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Crypto Wrench Attacks Surged in 2025, Total Recorded Losses Hit $41 Million: Report
Crypto wrench attacks witnessed a massive surge in 2025, with both the number of incidents and the total losses over the year reaching an all-time high, a new report stated. As per the report by a cybersecurity firm, these violent means to extort cryptocurrency and related digital assets from individuals grew by 75 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 202...
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Budget 2026: Government Proposes Penalties for Inaccurate Reporting of Crypto Assets
Union Budget 2026, presented in the Lower House of the Parliament on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposes new provisions for reporting of crypto-related assets. The document proposes penalties for non-furnishing and furnishing inaccurate information in a statement on the transaction of crypto-assets. The proposed rule brings more...
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Live Selfies, GPS Tracking: India Unveils New KYC Rules For Crypto Users
In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud
The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a "stablecoin," a token that is pegged to stable assets such as the US dollar to prevent drastic fluctuations.
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CFTC Clears Path for Spot Crypto Trading on Regulated Platforms for the First Time
The CFTC has approved spot crypto trading on federally supervised exchanges, marking a major shift in how digital assets are regulated in the US. The decision introduces stronger oversight, clearer protections, and higher operational standards for exchanges. Industry leaders say the move will reshape institutional participation and bring the spot c...
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Granted Hong Kong Licence to Serve Institutions
Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to offer institutional digital asset trading and custody through its AMINA Hong Kong subsidiary. The licence allows the bank to support around 13 cryptocurrencies and marks a notable step in the city’s strategy to expand regulated access for...
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules; Stablecoins, Tokenised Assets Flagged as Financial Products
Australia’s financial regulator, ASIC, has issued long-awaited guidance clarifying which crypto assets fall under financial products. The move provides legal certainty for firms but raises concerns about the regulator’s capacity to handle new licensing demands. Under the revised framework, stablecoins, wrapped tokens, and tokenised securities w...
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Visa to Add Support for Four Stablecoins Across Four Blockchains as Usage Surges
Visa is planning to expand support for four stablecoins across four blockchains as part of its growing digital asset strategy. The company aims to simplify cross-border settlements and enhance financial efficiency. With more than 130 stablecoin-linked programmes in 40 countries, Visa is positioning itself as a major bridge between traditional finan...
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Ant Group Registers ‘Antcoin’ Trademark in Hong Kong as China Tightens Crypto Rules
Ant Group, the Alibaba-backed fintech powerhouse, has registered the “Antcoin” trademark in Hong Kong through its Cayman Islands subsidiary. The move underlines the firm’s intent to pursue blockchain-based innovation in friendlier jurisdictions as Beijing tightens its control over cryptocurrency activity and limits private digital asset proje...
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Madras High Court Recognises Crypto as Property: What This Means for Indian Investors
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has recognised cryptocurrency as property under Indian law. The judgment provides legal clarity for investors and businesses, affirming that digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be owned and transferred. While experts call it a milestone for India’s crypto ecosystem, concerns remain over the abs...
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Crypto Wrench Attacks Surged in 2025, Total Recorded Losses Hit $41 Million: Report
Crypto wrench attacks witnessed a massive surge in 2025, with both the number of incidents and the total losses over the year reaching an all-time high, a new report stated. As per the report by a cybersecurity firm, these violent means to extort cryptocurrency and related digital assets from individuals grew by 75 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 202...
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Budget 2026: Government Proposes Penalties for Inaccurate Reporting of Crypto Assets
Union Budget 2026, presented in the Lower House of the Parliament on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, proposes new provisions for reporting of crypto-related assets. The document proposes penalties for non-furnishing and furnishing inaccurate information in a statement on the transaction of crypto-assets. The proposed rule brings more...
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Live Selfies, GPS Tracking: India Unveils New KYC Rules For Crypto Users
In an effort to eliminate illegal activity in the digital asset market, India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has unveiled stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for cryptocurrency exchanges.
-
Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced To 15 Years In $40 Billion Fraud
The 34-year-old's Terraform Labs created a cryptocurrency called TerraUSD that was marketed as a "stablecoin," a token that is pegged to stable assets such as the US dollar to prevent drastic fluctuations.
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CFTC Clears Path for Spot Crypto Trading on Regulated Platforms for the First Time
The CFTC has approved spot crypto trading on federally supervised exchanges, marking a major shift in how digital assets are regulated in the US. The decision introduces stronger oversight, clearer protections, and higher operational standards for exchanges. Industry leaders say the move will reshape institutional participation and bring the spot c...
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UK to Recognise Crypto as Property After Lawmakers Approve Landmark Bill
The UK has passed the landmark Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 that formally recognises crypto as property, giving courts stronger authority over asset recovery, fraud cases, and commercial disputes. Industry bodies, including Bitcoin Policy UK and CryptoUK, have welcomed the development, calling it a key milestone for regulated digital asse...
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Government Reportedly Mulling Stablecoin Adoption in Potential Policy Shift Even as RBI Flags Concerns
The government is assessing potential use cases for stablecoins in its upcoming Economic Survey for 2025-26, according to a report. Officials say the review may propose limited experimentation under a regulated framework. The move comes as India continues developing its digital currency plans through the RBI’s CBDC and weighs concerns around fina...
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Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Granted Hong Kong Licence to Serve Institutions
Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to offer institutional digital asset trading and custody through its AMINA Hong Kong subsidiary. The licence allows the bank to support around 13 cryptocurrencies and marks a notable step in the city’s strategy to expand regulated access for...
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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ASIC Clarifies Crypto Rules; Stablecoins, Tokenised Assets Flagged as Financial Products
Australia’s financial regulator, ASIC, has issued long-awaited guidance clarifying which crypto assets fall under financial products. The move provides legal certainty for firms but raises concerns about the regulator’s capacity to handle new licensing demands. Under the revised framework, stablecoins, wrapped tokens, and tokenised securities w...
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Visa to Add Support for Four Stablecoins Across Four Blockchains as Usage Surges
Visa is planning to expand support for four stablecoins across four blockchains as part of its growing digital asset strategy. The company aims to simplify cross-border settlements and enhance financial efficiency. With more than 130 stablecoin-linked programmes in 40 countries, Visa is positioning itself as a major bridge between traditional finan...
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Ant Group Registers ‘Antcoin’ Trademark in Hong Kong as China Tightens Crypto Rules
Ant Group, the Alibaba-backed fintech powerhouse, has registered the “Antcoin” trademark in Hong Kong through its Cayman Islands subsidiary. The move underlines the firm’s intent to pursue blockchain-based innovation in friendlier jurisdictions as Beijing tightens its control over cryptocurrency activity and limits private digital asset proje...
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Madras High Court Recognises Crypto as Property: What This Means for Indian Investors
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has recognised cryptocurrency as property under Indian law. The judgment provides legal clarity for investors and businesses, affirming that digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be owned and transferred. While experts call it a milestone for India’s crypto ecosystem, concerns remain over the abs...
-
Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
