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New York and Europe are moving in lockstep on stablecoin oversight, and that’s a pretty clear sign the days of “trust me bro” finance are numbered. NYDFS + EBA: Regulatory coordination on stablecoin oversight Focus areas: Reserves, redemption, consumer protection, and financial stability Big signal: Stablecoins are being treated as financial infrastructure, not just crypto […]
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The CLARITY Act has landed on the Senate Legislative Calendar, moving the U.S. one step closer to an actual crypto market-structure law instead of the usual regulatory goblin show. That still does not mean a vote is imminent, but it does mean the bill is officially in the Senate queue and Washington can’t keep pretending […]
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Brazil’s central bank has tightened the screws on crypto exchanges, making independent audits mandatory for licensing and renewals. If a firm wants access to one of the world’s biggest digital asset markets, it now has to prove it can handle compliance like a grown-up. Independent audits are now required for crypto licensing and renewals in […]
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The UK’s stablecoin fight is heating up, Washington is squeezing sanctioned crypto activity, and the SEC is suddenly sounding less allergic to tokenization. UK Lords vs BOE: Peers are pushing back on proposed stablecoin holding caps. U.S. Treasury action: Nobitex was sanctioned over alleged Iran-linked financial flows. SEC shift: Tokenization is getting a more constructive […]
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Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has fallen sharply from the 2021 bull market peak, even as BTC has held far above those levels for much of the current cycle. That gap points to a market that looks very different now: less retail frenzy, more institutional flows, and a lot fewer people spamming the blockchain like it’s a […]
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Washington is tightening the vise on Iran’s crypto channels, and the latest move hits four Iranian exchanges accused of helping the regime dodge sanctions, move money across borders, and keep its financial machinery alive, as detailed in new sanctions from the US Treasury. OFAC sanctioned four Iranian crypto exchanges Nobitex is accused of handling more […]
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Charles Schwab is pushing deeper into crypto with 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Ripple, while also eyeing spot crypto access for financial advisors as soon as next year. 24/7 crypto futures trading now live for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP Spot crypto access for advisors could arrive next year Institutional demand keeps […]
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Bitcoin is being squeezed by short-term market weakness, but Bitwise thinks a bigger macro shock could ultimately work in its favor if global debt markets start to fracture under refinancing pressure. Close to $30 trillion in debt may need refinancing in 2026 Japanese bond yields and weaker sovereign debt demand are flashing stress Bitcoin ETF/ETP […]
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Georgia is cracking down on illegal crypto mining after a power surge in Mestia after officials said hidden rigs have pushed electricity use far beyond normal levels, overloaded the grid, and left local residents and businesses dealing with outages. Mestia electricity meters will be installed to spot hidden mining 133 million kWh used in Mestia […]
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Strive Inc. just kept stacking bitcoin while the market slid and some corporate holders got nervous. The Nasdaq-listed company bought 2,500 BTC between May 23 and June 1, lifting its total bitcoin holdings to 19,000 BTC and reinforcing a treasury strategy that is looking increasingly aggressive, increasingly ambitious, and increasingly expensive to ignore. 2,500 BTC […]
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