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What is US' Stablecoin-Focussed GENIUS Act: Everything to Know
The US stablecoin bill has advanced to the House of Senate for the final approval. Dubbed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, this legislation aims to set clear rules around the issuing and management of stablecoins in the US. Â
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Stablecoin Sector May Reach $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank estimates the size of the stablecoin market could surge by about 10-fold to $2 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,71,29,830 crore) within the next three years. it has predicted that US legislation on stablecoins would further legitimise the stablecoin industry.
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US SEC Says Stablecoins Aren’t Securities That Require Registration
US SEC has determined that the assets, generally, aren’t securities. The determination applies as long as a crypto asset is backed by a stable currency such as the US dollar, a commodity like gold or a pool of other assets.
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Income Tax Bill 2025 Clarifies Virtual Digital Asset Definition, Includes NFTs: Key Details
The Income Tax Bill 2025 classifies any cryptographically generated code, number, or token representing inherent value as part of the country's VDA ecosystem.
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US SEC Unveils Task Force to Start Work on Crypto Regulations
The US SEC has created a task force to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets. The task force will help lawmakers as they draft crypto-related legislation while coordinating with other federal bodies, such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as state and foreign agencies.
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UK to Finalise Crypto Legislation by 2026, FCA Outlines Regulations Roadmap
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set a deadline of 2026 to finalise its crypto legislation. So far this year, the FCA has participated in several roundtable discussions to gather insights from investors and regulators on the necessary regulatory framework for crypto.
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Crypto Legislation Likely Coming Under Trump, Ex-SEC Chief Says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee, said on Wednesday.
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Web3 Startups Surge in Asia, Europe as New Legislation, Crypto-AI Mergers Gain Traction: Report
A recent report by blockchain startup accelerator Alliance has claimed that Europe, Asia, and North America have registered big expansion in their Web3 startup ecosystems. In contrast, the US and Canada are experiencing a downturn, likely due to regulatory uncertainty in these regions.
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EU’s MiCA Inspires Nigerian Policy Analyst to Urge for Similar Crypto Legislation: Report
Nigerian policy analyst Obinna Uzoije said in a recent interview that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to examine the intricacies of MiCA and how the legal framework has systematically and uniformly been deployed across the EU region.
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Hong Kong to Explore Legislations Around Crypto, Sets Up Dedicated Subcommittee
The HKSAR Legislative Council of Hong Kong has announced the setting up of a new subcommittee, that will dedicate its time in drafting detailed crypto laws. The subcommittee is tasked with balancing the growth of Web3 under a regulatory framework. The artificial intelligence (AI) sector will also be fostered by this newly formed body.
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European Blockchain Body Tells EU to Prepare for AI and Web3 Merging, CBDCs Emergence
In a report addressed to the EU, the EUBOF said that the merging of blockchain and AI is surfacing as a trend in the tech industry and being rapidly explored especially in the sectors of finance and health care. The EU, as of now, has not commented on the findings of this report.
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Dubai-Based Economic Freezone DIFC Gets Rules to Govern Web3 Firms: All Details Here
A new set of regulations called the Digital Assets Law has now been deployed over the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This legislation adds some new Web3-centric rules while also making changes to existing laws around contracts, obligations, security, damages, remedies, and foundations.
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Crypto Firms in US Spent Nearly $19 Million on Lobbying in First 3 Quarters of 2023, on Track for Record Year
The cryptocurrency industry was on track to hit a new record for federal lobbying spending, after a year in which firms scrambled to repair their reputations and advance friendly legislation, according to data provided to Reuters by nonprofit research group OpenSecrets.
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SC Rejects Petition Seeking Guidelines for Regulation of Cryptocurrency Trading
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to the Centre and others to frame guidelines for regulation of trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the main reliefs sought in the plea were more in nature of a legislative direction.
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Talks Underway for Global Framework on Crypto Rules, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Discussions are underway on a global framework to regulate crypto assets, India's finance minister said on Tuesday, adding that cryptocurrencies could not be regulated efficiently without the co-operation of all countries.
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What is US' Stablecoin-Focussed GENIUS Act: Everything to Know
The US stablecoin bill has advanced to the House of Senate for the final approval. Dubbed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, this legislation aims to set clear rules around the issuing and management of stablecoins in the US. Â
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Stablecoin Sector May Reach $2 Trillion: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered Bank estimates the size of the stablecoin market could surge by about 10-fold to $2 trillion (roughly Rs. 1,71,29,830 crore) within the next three years. it has predicted that US legislation on stablecoins would further legitimise the stablecoin industry.
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US SEC Says Stablecoins Aren’t Securities That Require Registration
US SEC has determined that the assets, generally, aren’t securities. The determination applies as long as a crypto asset is backed by a stable currency such as the US dollar, a commodity like gold or a pool of other assets.
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Income Tax Bill 2025 Clarifies Virtual Digital Asset Definition, Includes NFTs: Key Details
The Income Tax Bill 2025 classifies any cryptographically generated code, number, or token representing inherent value as part of the country's VDA ecosystem.
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US SEC Unveils Task Force to Start Work on Crypto Regulations
The US SEC has created a task force to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets. The task force will help lawmakers as they draft crypto-related legislation while coordinating with other federal bodies, such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as state and foreign agencies.
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UK to Finalise Crypto Legislation by 2026, FCA Outlines Regulations Roadmap
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set a deadline of 2026 to finalise its crypto legislation. So far this year, the FCA has participated in several roundtable discussions to gather insights from investors and regulators on the necessary regulatory framework for crypto.
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Crypto Legislation Likely Coming Under Trump, Ex-SEC Chief Says
Congress is likely to adopt legislation governing cryptocurrencies during President-elect Donald Trump's administration, Jay Clayton, a former top Wall Street regulator and potential political appointee, said on Wednesday.
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Web3 Startups Surge in Asia, Europe as New Legislation, Crypto-AI Mergers Gain Traction: Report
A recent report by blockchain startup accelerator Alliance has claimed that Europe, Asia, and North America have registered big expansion in their Web3 startup ecosystems. In contrast, the US and Canada are experiencing a downturn, likely due to regulatory uncertainty in these regions.
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EU’s MiCA Inspires Nigerian Policy Analyst to Urge for Similar Crypto Legislation: Report
Nigerian policy analyst Obinna Uzoije said in a recent interview that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to examine the intricacies of MiCA and how the legal framework has systematically and uniformly been deployed across the EU region.
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Hong Kong to Explore Legislations Around Crypto, Sets Up Dedicated Subcommittee
The HKSAR Legislative Council of Hong Kong has announced the setting up of a new subcommittee, that will dedicate its time in drafting detailed crypto laws. The subcommittee is tasked with balancing the growth of Web3 under a regulatory framework. The artificial intelligence (AI) sector will also be fostered by this newly formed body.
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European Blockchain Body Tells EU to Prepare for AI and Web3 Merging, CBDCs Emergence
In a report addressed to the EU, the EUBOF said that the merging of blockchain and AI is surfacing as a trend in the tech industry and being rapidly explored especially in the sectors of finance and health care. The EU, as of now, has not commented on the findings of this report.
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Dubai-Based Economic Freezone DIFC Gets Rules to Govern Web3 Firms: All Details Here
A new set of regulations called the Digital Assets Law has now been deployed over the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This legislation adds some new Web3-centric rules while also making changes to existing laws around contracts, obligations, security, damages, remedies, and foundations.
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Crypto Firms in US Spent Nearly $19 Million on Lobbying in First 3 Quarters of 2023, on Track for Record Year
The cryptocurrency industry was on track to hit a new record for federal lobbying spending, after a year in which firms scrambled to repair their reputations and advance friendly legislation, according to data provided to Reuters by nonprofit research group OpenSecrets.
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SC Rejects Petition Seeking Guidelines for Regulation of Cryptocurrency Trading
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to the Centre and others to frame guidelines for regulation of trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the main reliefs sought in the plea were more in nature of a legislative direction.
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Talks Underway for Global Framework on Crypto Rules, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Discussions are underway on a global framework to regulate crypto assets, India's finance minister said on Tuesday, adding that cryptocurrencies could not be regulated efficiently without the co-operation of all countries.
