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MoonPay buys Entendre to automate stablecoin accounting. The AI platform cuts manual work by half and closes books 3x faster for Polygon Labs and others.
Bitcoin broke below $63,000 as a leverage flush liquidated $500M in crypto positions, 80% from longs. Ether fell 5.5%. The move tracked equities and metals in a broad risk-off unwind.
BNY's Ben Slavin says asset managers are rushing into tokenized ETFs despite unresolved rules. Unauthorized versions already trade on unregulated platforms, creating reputation risk.
EU lawmakers back digital euro framework as ECB cites Visa and Mastercard dominance. US Senate votes 85-5 to block Fed CBDC until 2031. Bank of Korea explores digital won.
Thai authorities issued eight arrest warrants in a $300M laundering probe tied to illegal crypto mining. Over 6,390 rigs seized. Central figure Wang Yicheng also faces U.S. fraud charges.
Thailand's DSI says a Chinese 'grey capital' network used 6,390 mining rigs and cash mules to launder over $300M a year. No arrests yet; the probe continues.
Intercontinental Exchange and crypto exchange OKX launched a joint venture as a US-regulated broker dealer and futures commission merchant, with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as co-chair.
Crypto groups want mining and staking income taxed as capital gains, potentially halving the top rate from 37% to 20%. The push could ride on a year-end tax package.
ECB data shows Visa and Mastercard handle 61% of euro-area card payments. The digital euro would use dedicated wallets with holding limits still under negotiation.
Binance added message pinning and spam controls to its in-app chat feature, refining the social layer it launched in April 2026 as part of its super-app push.
The OPSeC coalition bundles SEAL and Asymmetric Research to standardize cybersecurity and influence lawmakers. CEO Tuminelli says the goal is to democratize security expertise.
ECON committee votes 43-14 for digital euro framework, setting individual holdings caps, banning interest, and requiring free basic services. ECB eyes 2029 launch after standards and testing.
The Bank of England's proposed stablecoin rules shift focus from technology to trust, says ChilliMint's Andrew Jones. The UK framework aims to create conditions for reliability, not just faster settlement.
EU committee OK'd digital euro rules 43-14. CBDC targets 2029 launch with offline payments, no interest, holding limits. Upside risk to euro stablecoins.
The CLARITY Act cleared the House and a Senate committee. Now it needs 60 Senate votes. Ethics rules and illicit finance provisions are key hurdles before the August recess deadline.
AUSD processed over $20B in Q1 2026, up 355% YoY. Denisova will also serve as COO of Agora's proposed OCC-chartered National Trust Bank.
The ECB's digital euro passes its toughest political test. Trilogue negotiations begin with a target of 2026 adoption. Crypto firms licensed under MiCA can serve as distributors.
A yield-bearing stablecoin holds a steady dollar value and pays a return. The legal split from ordinary stablecoins and the varying sources of yield define the risk. A practical checklist separates sturdy tokens from dangerous ones.
ECON committee approves digital euro legal framework, greenlights trilogue talks. Offline version offers cash-like privacy; banks win holding limits. Pilot starts this year.
Barotalk's browser-based AI interpreter pre-learns Web3 jargon from slide decks, cutting costs by 75% versus traditional setups while covering 12 languages.
The UAE state-backed fund raised $50B in two years, invested $6.6B in OpenAI, and put $2B into Binance. Its $100B target signals where institutional capital is flowing.
The ECB is advancing toward a digital euro launch by 2029, with pilot testing as early as 2027. Officials say the goal is to counter private stablecoins and prevent 'digital dollarization'.
Former BIS chief Agustín Carstens now says stablecoins can coexist with fiat under global rules. The shift signals regulatory risk may be turning nuanced for USDT and USDC.
Japan's top financial group launches JPYSC, a trust-based yen stablecoin with no domestic remittance cap. Exchange listings will decide whether it becomes a global settlement tool or a domestic product.
Tokenized SpaceX shares hit $80.82M market cap as IPO demand overwhelms allocation. Six issuers compete for supply while the underlying stock corrects 32% from its high.
EU lawmakers approved draft rules for the digital euro, targeting Visa and Mastercard dominance. Banks oppose the plan, citing 18 billion euros in costs.
The CLARITY Act Senate vote before August recess will reshape global crypto rules through market access and dollar stablecoins. Exchanges, token teams, and developers face new compliance forks.
House Financial Services schedules July 14 Fed hearing and July 17 CLARITY Act session. Lummis targets Senate floor vote before August recess as bill needs 60 votes.
South Korean crypto exchanges processed $125.8 billion in cross-border transfers last year, beating major banks as lower fees pull volume from wire services. Banks are investing in platforms and partnerships with Ripple and Solana.
EU's MiCA 2.0 consultation reopens stablecoin reward rules until Aug 31. UK activity-based rewards model may shape outcome. Impact on adoption and issuer strategies.