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California bill targeting official meme coins heads to governor
AB 2409 would bar state and local officials from issuing meme coins and restrict platforms from listing certain official-linked tokens for California residents starting in 2027.
How to cut taxes on a $2M portfolio in retirement
Paul and his wife have $2M in dividend stocks, ETFs, GICs, and $100k in pensions. FP Answers explains asset location to reduce tax.
Crypto Execs Push for CLARITY Act: 'Imperfect' Bill Beats Delay
Five crypto executives urge lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act in September, warning that another delay could stall institutional investment and push infrastructure overseas.
Sensex Flash Crash of 2,000 Points in Six Minutes Prompts Calls for Probe
A 2,000-point Sensex crash in six minutes during cash-settled expiry drew accusations of manipulation on social media, with traders calling for SEBI and NSE investigation.
Vietnam targets 45-50M foreign visitors by 2030 with new visa rules
Hanoi to ease visa rules for high-spending tourists, expand duty-free shopping, and aim for 45-50 million foreign arrivals by 2030 under a new Politburo resolution.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge to $31.5B, Led by Equities
Tokenized RWA market doubles to $31.5B as equities lead growth, but only $39M in DEX pools. SEC clearance for Franklin Templeton's BENJI fund opens new investor base.
UK tax data: 240 crypto investors reported over £1m in gains
HMRC data reveals 240 filers each reported over £1m in crypto gains in 2024-25, the first year with a dedicated tax section. The tax authority also sent 81,000 nudge letters, up 25%.
Visa and Upbit Parent Explore Stablecoin Payments for AI Commerce
Visa and Dunamu, parent of Upbit, are exploring stablecoin payments and AI-driven commerce. No commitment to a specific coin yet. The partnership targets cross-border remittances and agentic commerce.
ASX 200 Rises 0.6% as Nvidia, Salesforce Fuel Tech Rally
ASX 200 ends week up 0.6% at 9092.3 as Nvidia and Salesforce results drive tech rally. Xero jumps 4.8%, PEXA crashes 17% on weak guidance. Gold miners steady.
SEC Proposal Opens Path for Public Token Sales Up to $75M
SEC Regulation Crypto Assets would let projects raise up to $75M annually without full registration, with a safe harbor for tokens that stop being investment contracts.
Crypto hacks total $3.63B across 245 incidents in 19 months
Crypto platforms lost $3.63 billion in 245 security incidents over 19 months. Private-key theft and infrastructure attacks drove 72.5% of losses. Audits alone insufficient.
CLARITY Act Faces Senate Cloture Vote on September 15
Ex-Pentagon chief Mark Esper calls crypto clarity a national security issue as Galaxy Research cuts 2026 passage odds to 10% ahead of the September 15 vote.