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Circle Urges UK to Blend MiCA Clarity With US Stablecoin Rules
Circle has urged UK lawmakers to develop a crypto framework by combining elements from the EU’s MiCA regulation and US stablecoin rules. The proposal aims to balance clarity, innovation, and consumer protection as the UK shapes its approach to digital assets. The move comes amid increasing global competition in crypto regulation and could influen...
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US SEC Defines Crypto Securities, Signals Clarity for US Traders and Institutions
The US SEC has introduced its first formal framework to determine when crypto assets qualify as securities. The guidance evaluates tokens based on their function and use, rather than labels, and suggests that many digital assets may not fall under securities laws. The move is expected to provide greater clarity for traders, exchanges, and instituti...
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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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Apple's iPhone Could Soon Support Pairing With Wireless Earphones, Third-Party Smartwatches
Apple on Monday released the iOS 26.3 Beta update for iPhone to developers and beta testers. It includes fixes for bugs and software issues that users have experienced in previous iterations. The most notable change, however, concerns third-party accessories, in compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. As per a report, the update streamlines...
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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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Dubai’s VARA Fines 19 Crypto Firms for Unlicensed Operations
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has fined 19 digital asset firms for operating without licences and breaching marketing regulations. Fines ranged from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000, with cease-and-desist orders issued. The action comes amid broader VARA policy upgrades, including enhanced risk oversight, client verification, and c...
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India-UK Trade Deal To Ease Access For Domestic Medical Devices In Britain
The India-UK trade pact has incorporated a mutual recognition agreement framework to facilitate smoother entry of medical devices certified by domestic regulatory agencies into the British market, an official said on Tuesday.
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Apple Challenges 'Unreasonable' EU Order to Open Up to Rivals
Apple is legally challenging an EU order requiring it to open its closed ecosystem to competitors like Meta. Apple said the EU's interoperability requirements create "a process that is unreasonable, costly, and stifles innovation".
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Google's Journey From Dorm To Internet Dominance
A US judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolised digital advertising markets, paving the way for a break up of the internet empire that was started out of a Stanford University dormitory nearly 27 years ago.
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Google Said to be Facing EU Charges of Breaching Big Tech Rules
Google is set to be charged with breaching EU rules aimed at checking the power of Big Tech. One probe focuses on whether Google favours its vertical search engines such as Google Shopping, Google Flights and Google Hotels over rivals, and whether it discriminates against third-party services on Google search results.
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Circle Urges UK to Blend MiCA Clarity With US Stablecoin Rules
Circle has urged UK lawmakers to develop a crypto framework by combining elements from the EU’s MiCA regulation and US stablecoin rules. The proposal aims to balance clarity, innovation, and consumer protection as the UK shapes its approach to digital assets. The move comes amid increasing global competition in crypto regulation and could influen...
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US SEC Defines Crypto Securities, Signals Clarity for US Traders and Institutions
The US SEC has introduced its first formal framework to determine when crypto assets qualify as securities. The guidance evaluates tokens based on their function and use, rather than labels, and suggests that many digital assets may not fall under securities laws. The move is expected to provide greater clarity for traders, exchanges, and instituti...
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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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Apple's iPhone Could Soon Support Pairing With Wireless Earphones, Third-Party Smartwatches
Apple on Monday released the iOS 26.3 Beta update for iPhone to developers and beta testers. It includes fixes for bugs and software issues that users have experienced in previous iterations. The most notable change, however, concerns third-party accessories, in compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. As per a report, the update streamlines...
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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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Dubai’s VARA Fines 19 Crypto Firms for Unlicensed Operations
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has fined 19 digital asset firms for operating without licences and breaching marketing regulations. Fines ranged from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000, with cease-and-desist orders issued. The action comes amid broader VARA policy upgrades, including enhanced risk oversight, client verification, and c...
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India-UK Trade Deal To Ease Access For Domestic Medical Devices In Britain
The India-UK trade pact has incorporated a mutual recognition agreement framework to facilitate smoother entry of medical devices certified by domestic regulatory agencies into the British market, an official said on Tuesday.
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Apple Challenges 'Unreasonable' EU Order to Open Up to Rivals
Apple is legally challenging an EU order requiring it to open its closed ecosystem to competitors like Meta. Apple said the EU's interoperability requirements create "a process that is unreasonable, costly, and stifles innovation".
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Google's Journey From Dorm To Internet Dominance
A US judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolised digital advertising markets, paving the way for a break up of the internet empire that was started out of a Stanford University dormitory nearly 27 years ago.
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Google Said to be Facing EU Charges of Breaching Big Tech Rules
Google is set to be charged with breaching EU rules aimed at checking the power of Big Tech. One probe focuses on whether Google favours its vertical search engines such as Google Shopping, Google Flights and Google Hotels over rivals, and whether it discriminates against third-party services on Google search results.
