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The CLARITY Act is up against a tight Senate deadline as ethics disputes and committee wrangling threaten its momentum, even as stablecoins like USDC are already proving their value in real-world payments. Clear rules could help crypto business—if Washington gets out of its own way.
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An Armenian national extradited from Ukraine has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court over his role in a Ryuk ransomware scheme that extorted American businesses and a Texas school, pulling in more than 1,610 bitcoin worth over $15 million at the time.
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Webull EU has secured MiCAR approval from the Netherlands’ AFM, clearing the way for regulated crypto services to launch in Europe, starting in the Netherlands. Expansion across the EU is still pending passporting approval, with late-2026 rollout plans and Coinbase Luxembourg handling execution.
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The SEC’s proposed “Regulation Crypto” could finally give U.S. token projects a real fundraising rulebook, plus a path for decentralized networks to shed securities status. Supporters call it overdue clarity; critics say the agency is overstepping while Congress drags its feet.
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Bitcoin is near Fidelity’s long-term power-law support, but Jurrien Timmer sees accumulation, not a confirmed bottom. The chart looks constructive, yet weak liquidity is still the missing ingredient before BTC can turn cheap into a real rebound.
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Kenya is moving to arm regulators with blockchain analytics software to track crypto activity, flag suspicious wallets, and fight fraud under its new VASP law. It’s a practical anti-scam step — but also a fresh reminder that better enforcement can easily slide into deeper financial surveillance.
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Japan is keeping Web3 and startups on its growth agenda, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s latest appearance at WebX 2026 brought political backing, not fresh crypto policy. Tax reform still looks promising — but until it’s law, it’s just Tokyo warming up the engine.
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Progmat has moved its security-token platform from Corda 5 to a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1, saying the setup now supports over ¥452 billion in assets and securities. The upgrade brings EVM compatibility and faster transfers, but the biggest performance claims are still self-reported.
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Evernorth has opened a Japanese-language account while its proposed Nasdaq merger and $1B+ XRP treasury plan still wait on SEC and shareholder approval. The move signals outreach to Japan’s Ripple-linked market, but not a formal expansion yet.
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XRP holders didn’t just cheer from the sidelines in Ripple’s fight with the SEC — John Deaton says they helped the company hold the line. But the outcome was still a split decision: Ripple won some arguments, lost others, and still paid a steep price.
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