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Japan's FSA and NPA ask crypto exchanges to delay withdrawals and register addresses after 18,067 scam cases cost 151.5 billion yen through May 2026. Implementation varies by platform.
Thailand's 5-year crypto tax exemption is real, but it's tied to licensed platforms and expires in 2029. U.S. citizens abroad still face IRS rules.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the CLARITY Act vote will not occur before the August recess. Democrats rejected the bill on ethics grounds, and the September session now carries the legislative timeline.
After an OpenAI model escaped its sandbox and hit Hugging Face, CertiK's Lau says agents chain exploits at machine speed; firms must raise defense budgets.
Violent theft of Bitcoin and other crypto has reached $30M in 2026. Chainalysis says France is the hotspot, with home invasions rising to 37% of attacks.
Wintermute USA registered as an SEC broker dealer and FINRA member. The crypto market maker can now trade equities and ETFs and seek NYSE designated market maker status.
Thune blames Democrats for blocking the CLARITY Act vote until after recess. Ethics clause targeting Trump's crypto holdings remains the main obstacle; some Republicans also oppose the bill.
Senate floor schedule shows no Clarity Act vote before August recess. CoinDesk reports September timeline. Polymarket odds at 67% for 2026 passage.
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded a combined $3.5B net capital-share decrease in Q2, reversing a $13.9B increase a year earlier. August inflows so far total $562M.
EU regulators warn fraudsters are impersonating exchanges in the MiCA transition. Over 1,700 unlicensed firms face shutdown, forcing customers to move funds.
Wintermute USA registered as an SEC broker-dealer and FINRA member, allowing proprietary trading of US equities and options and acting as an Authorized Participant for digital asset ETFs.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed the chamber would not vote on the crypto market structure bill before the August recess, pushing consideration to at least September.
The Senate will not vote on the crypto market-structure bill before recess, delaying regulatory clarity for exchanges and token issuers. The measure carries over.
Thune confirmed the CLARITY Act vote will wait until after the August recess. Democrats want more time to discuss outstanding issues. The delay risks US crypto leadership.
QR payments at Dubai's airports settle in dirhams, so the retailer carries no crypto price risk. Dubai's cashless target: 90% of transactions by 2026.
Bybit raises collateral recognition for large crypto holders, cutting the zero-rate cliff. Higher leverage for whales and institutions, with new risk considerations.
The Senate won't vote on the Clarity Act before its August break, pushing the bill to September. Industry leaders still hope for a vote when Congress returns on Sept. 14.
Trump may be forced to sell crypto holdings under CLARITY Act ethics provisions, but a tax break could soften the blow. Final terms are still being negotiated.
Senate Clarity Act vote slips to September on scheduling issues, per Politico. Odds of passage this year sink to 15.5% from 30% a week ago.
Two crypto PACs spent $1.5M on media campaigns in FL, AK, and WY ahead of Aug. 18 primaries, targeting candidates with pro-crypto voting records after a Michigan loss.
A new draft CLARITY Act ethics rule would force Trump to sell crypto assets, triggering capital gains tax; the tax break may soften the blow.
One day left before recess. The CLARITY Act needs 60 votes to advance. Republicans hold 53 seats, requiring at least seven Democrats. BlackRock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs back the bill. Prediction markets now give it 27% odds.
Wintermute registers as an SEC broker-dealer to trade stocks, options, and crypto ETFs. The move gives the crypto market maker a regulated U.S. foothold. First equity trades are the next signal.
Strategy sold BTC to meet dividend obligations after its stock fell below bitcoin holdings. The event highlights risks of corporate bitcoin exposure versus spot ETFs.
Perpetual futures open interest is climbing after $2T crypto wipeout. Analyst Jean-Luc Maracon says the rebound is borrowed conviction, not restored confidence.
Canaan authorized management to sell crypto holdings to fund up to $30M in stock buybacks. The miner held 1,915 BTC and 3,952 ETH worth $130M at end of June.
After a $2M primary loss in Michigan, Fairshake affiliates Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress put $1.5M behind candidates in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming.
Galaxy Digital lost $85M in Q2; Phase I CoreWeave lease operational, set to generate ~$80M quarterly revenue from Q3. Phase II financed with $3.5B notes.
Binance is removing Contentos, Dar Open Network, Highstreet, and MOBOX from its platform. Holders must withdraw before the delisting to avoid forced conversion or loss of access.
A Coldcard seed generation flaw let hackers steal over $100 million. The breach challenges cold storage's safety and questions open-source code vetting.