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Canada's Bill C-25 Clears Key Vote as Government Moves to Block Crypto Political Donations
Canada has proposed a bill to ban political donations made using cryptocurrency as part of broader election finance reforms. The move aims to improve transparency and reduce risks linked to traceability and compliance, reflecting increasing regulatory scrutiny of digital assets in the country.
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Want To Invest In Cryptocoins? SIPs Start At Just Rs 500 Per Month
Across platforms, SIP participation in cryptocoins has surged 60-80 per cent year-on-year. Monthly active SIP mandates are also rising steadily.
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'Vibes All the Way Down': Iran's Jibe At Safe-Haven Tag For US Bonds
Treasuries are priced mostly on market psychology, not something as tangible as barrels of oil, said Iran's Parliament Speaker.
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South Korea Plans Blockchain-Based Payments for Government Spending
South Korea plans to pilot blockchain-based payments for government expenses under a regulatory sandbox. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce misuse, and lower costs through tokenised deposits. The move is part of the country’s broader strategy to expand digital asset adoption in public finance.
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White House Report Challenged by American Bankers Association on Stablecoin Yields
The American Bankers Association has criticised a White House report on stablecoin yields, arguing it overlooks key risks to bank deposits. The debate highlights concerns around financial stability as the stablecoin market grows. Policymakers are being urged to evaluate the long-term implications of yield-bearing digital assets on traditional banki...
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Former US CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Departs Willkie, Plans to Advise Cryptocurrency Firms
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo is stepping away from his legal role to focus on advising cryptocurrency firms and contributing to policy discussions. His move comes amid growing regulatory focus on crypto in the US, highlighting the increasing overlap between traditional finance leadership and the digital asset industry.
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HSBC, Standard Chartered-Led Group Bags First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has granted its first stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture, marking a key milestone under its new regulatory framework. The move reflects a cautious approach, favouring institution-backed players while setting strict rules for reserves, governance, and compliance in the evolving digital asset market.
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UK NCA-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes $12 Million Funds Tied to Approval Phishing Scams
Operation Atlantic, involving agencies from the UK, US, and Canada, has frozen $12 million linked to crypto phishing scams. The initiative identified over 20,000 victims and highlighted the growing threat of approval phishing attacks. Authorities are increasing international cooperation to tackle organised digital asset fraud.
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Coinbase Plans to Expand Crypto Offerings in Australia After Securing Financial Services Licence
Coinbase has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), paving the way to expand its crypto offerings in the country. The move comes ahead of new legislation mandating licences for exchanges. With rising crypto adoption in Australia, the development reflects growing regulatory clarity and institutional participation in the digital ass...
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Argentine Banks Reportedly Begin Testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin for Faster Settlements
Argentine banks are piloting JPMorgan’s JPM Coin to improve interbank settlements and explore blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The initiative focuses on reducing costs and improving transaction speeds while testing distributed ledger technology. The move reflects growing institutional interest in digital assets and could pave the way fo...
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Canada's Bill C-25 Clears Key Vote as Government Moves to Block Crypto Political Donations
Canada has proposed a bill to ban political donations made using cryptocurrency as part of broader election finance reforms. The move aims to improve transparency and reduce risks linked to traceability and compliance, reflecting increasing regulatory scrutiny of digital assets in the country.
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Want To Invest In Cryptocoins? SIPs Start At Just Rs 500 Per Month
Across platforms, SIP participation in cryptocoins has surged 60-80 per cent year-on-year. Monthly active SIP mandates are also rising steadily.
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'Vibes All the Way Down': Iran's Jibe At Safe-Haven Tag For US Bonds
Treasuries are priced mostly on market psychology, not something as tangible as barrels of oil, said Iran's Parliament Speaker.
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South Korea Plans Blockchain-Based Payments for Government Spending
South Korea plans to pilot blockchain-based payments for government expenses under a regulatory sandbox. The initiative aims to improve transparency, reduce misuse, and lower costs through tokenised deposits. The move is part of the country’s broader strategy to expand digital asset adoption in public finance.
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White House Report Challenged by American Bankers Association on Stablecoin Yields
The American Bankers Association has criticised a White House report on stablecoin yields, arguing it overlooks key risks to bank deposits. The debate highlights concerns around financial stability as the stablecoin market grows. Policymakers are being urged to evaluate the long-term implications of yield-bearing digital assets on traditional banki...
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Former US CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Departs Willkie, Plans to Advise Cryptocurrency Firms
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo is stepping away from his legal role to focus on advising cryptocurrency firms and contributing to policy discussions. His move comes amid growing regulatory focus on crypto in the US, highlighting the increasing overlap between traditional finance leadership and the digital asset industry.
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HSBC, Standard Chartered-Led Group Bags First Stablecoin Issuer Licenses in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has granted its first stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture, marking a key milestone under its new regulatory framework. The move reflects a cautious approach, favouring institution-backed players while setting strict rules for reserves, governance, and compliance in the evolving digital asset market.
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UK NCA-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes $12 Million Funds Tied to Approval Phishing Scams
Operation Atlantic, involving agencies from the UK, US, and Canada, has frozen $12 million linked to crypto phishing scams. The initiative identified over 20,000 victims and highlighted the growing threat of approval phishing attacks. Authorities are increasing international cooperation to tackle organised digital asset fraud.
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Coinbase Plans to Expand Crypto Offerings in Australia After Securing Financial Services Licence
Coinbase has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), paving the way to expand its crypto offerings in the country. The move comes ahead of new legislation mandating licences for exchanges. With rising crypto adoption in Australia, the development reflects growing regulatory clarity and institutional participation in the digital ass...
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Argentine Banks Reportedly Begin Testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin for Faster Settlements
Argentine banks are piloting JPMorgan’s JPM Coin to improve interbank settlements and explore blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The initiative focuses on reducing costs and improving transaction speeds while testing distributed ledger technology. The move reflects growing institutional interest in digital assets and could pave the way fo...
