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Five senior Senate Democrats called for hearings on a $500M UAE investment in Trump's World Liberty Financial, citing arms sales, AI chip exports, and a CFIUS fast-track.
CoinGecko launched Gecko AI on April 22, letting premium subscribers query its dataset of over 17,400 coins using natural language. The tool draws on $2.2 trillion in tracked market cap.
Japan's first trust-based yen stablecoin JPYSC launched June 24. Issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, it qualifies as an electronic payment for institutions.
Binance is pursuing other ways to get a MiCA license after its application in Greece was turned down, Reuters reported. The exchange remains committed to the EU market despite the setback.
Polymarket shows Clarity Act signing odds dropped to 41%, lowest since January 23, as Senate calendar tightens and stablecoin negotiations stall.
The European Parliament's ECON committee approved the digital euro regulation 43-14-1, advancing the project toward a 2026 launch that will compete directly with stablecoins.
Five Senate Democrats demand hearings on the $500M UAE investment in Trump's World Liberty Financial, citing $1.4B arms sales and Nvidia chip transfers to UAE after the deal.
Sen. Steve Daines says the Senate's crypto tax framework is largely complete and could be released this fall, with broad alignment to the House draft. BlackRock frames BTC as a 1%-2% portfolio diversifier. BNY Mellon reports accelerating tokenized ETF plans.
Binance plans a fresh EU licence bid after its MiCA application failed, a senior executive told Reuters. The setback threatens access for millions across the bloc.
OPSeC's security pledge faces a test as DeFi exploits hit $630M in April and policymakers tighten rules after Treasury's $10B scam action.
JPYSC, backed by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, removes the ¥1M daily cap on yen stablecoins, targeting cross-border settlements and tokenized assets. FSA approval expected June 23-24.
Seven firms, including Upbit operator Dunamu, bid for South Korea police's $179K custody contract after three failed rounds. The winner faces 100% liability on seized crypto.
Franklin Templeton closed its 250 Digital acquisition, launching Franklin Crypto to focus on tokenized funds, blockchain bonds, and institutional custody.
South Korea's FIU referred 40 unregistered crypto operators to police, warning customers lack protection under local user laws. The crackdown follows a push for tighter FATF rules and a zero-threshold Travel Rule set for August.
Sen. Daines said Republicans have a tax bill framework moving 'sooner rather than later.' The CLARITY Act passed committee 15-9. Over 200 crypto firms want a vote.
STM's ST54M packs 4.5 MB memory and a hardware PQC accelerator for quantum-safe payments. Samples shipping now; volume production targeted for mid-2026.
Four major law enforcement groups oppose key CLARITY Act provisions, dropping Polymarket odds to 41%. The July 17 hearing will test whether the bill can overcome transparency and AML concerns.
Tokenized stock holders tripled to 381K since January. Weekly transfer volume hit $2.2B. But the durability case is in institutional rails, not retail flows.
Santos F.C. uses AI scouting app Cuju to find young talent. The platform has 160,000 downloads and 80,000 active participants in Brazil. No crypto involved.
UBS and Nethermind ran PoCs showing banks can run compliant Ethereum nodes without changing the protocol. Two-stage compliance controls validated on Sepolia testnet.
South Korea's FIU referred 40 unregistered crypto operators to investigators, warning of data leaks and money laundering risks ahead of December cross-border transfer rules.
Senate Finance Committee staff aim to release crypto tax legislation by fall 2026, replacing scattered IRS guidance with a single rulebook for reporting, gains, and broker definitions.
Five Senate Democrats want hearings into whether a $500M Abu Dhabi investment in Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Financial influenced policy. The deal's timing and subsequent AI chip access raise conflict-of-interest questions.
StarkWare's new Private KYC system limits identity checks to only the required data point, not the full document. No timeline yet for adoption, but the zero-knowledge proof approach targets a persistent data breach risk in crypto.
Baillie Gifford and Securitize launch tokenized funds with BNY Mellon custody. $31.6B in on-chain RWA signals a distribution layer forming. Liquidity and regulatory risks remain.
Five Senate Democrats demand hearings on UAE officials' $500M stake in Trump's World Liberty Financial, citing arms sales, chip exports, and CFIUS changes that followed.
Senate Democrats demand hearings into $500M UAE-linked Trump crypto venture. Polymarket's 2028 election contract prices Trump at 1.85% while Vance and Newsom lead.
Protect Progress spent $5.5M to boost Adrian Boafo in Maryland's 5th District primary. The win adds to crypto PACs' 2026 primary streak as CLARITY Act work continues.
Senator Lummis defends the bill. Odds on Polymarket fell 12 points in three days. The White House pushes revisions, and the next 10 days will decide the CLARITY Act's fate.
Swell's L2 chain shutdown presents two different deadlines for the same process. Users who miss the cutoff risk assets stuck on a chain with no supported recovery path.