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Kyrgyzstan Discontinues $50 Million USDKG Stablecoin Following UK Sanctions
Kyrgyzstan has halted its $50M USDKG gold-backed stablecoin project following UK sanctions, ordering liquidations of the issuer and exchange.
Cuomo: Crypto Industry Must Balance Bipartisan Support to Advance Legislation
Andrew Cuomo warns that the crypto industry's heavy support for Republicans risks alienating Democrats, crucial for passing federal crypto legislation.
Hyperliquid Labs establishes headquarters in Singapore amid MAS regulatory scrutiny
Hyperliquid Labs establishes its headquarters in Singapore, facing regulatory uncertainty as MAS claims it operates outside its jurisdiction.
Sky Protocol Receives First Ever Stablecoin Credit Rating from Moody’s
Moody’s assigns its first stablecoin credit rating to Sky Protocol, marking a significant move in decentralized finance with a B3 rating and stable outlook.
Chair of House Financial Services Committee Advocates for CLARITY Legislation Amidst Regulatory Shortcomings
House Finance Chair French Hill criticizes SEC and CFTC for inadequate crypto regulation, urging urgency for the passage of the CLARITY Act by 2027.
Coinbase Integrates with Deribit, Enhancing Access to Global Crypto Derivatives for US Traders
Coinbase integrates with Deribit, enabling US institutions to access global crypto derivatives like options and perpetual futures for the first time.
Tether Collaborates with Kazakhstan Central Bank to Explore Tenge-Backed Stablecoin and Tokenization Initiatives
Tether partners with Kazakhstan to explore a tenge-backed stablecoin and asset tokenization, signaling advancements in digital finance in the region.
Plans Unveiled by WLFI to Introduce USD1 Stablecoin Payments to E-commerce Platforms
WLFI announces plans to introduce USD1 stablecoin payments for online businesses, partnering with Mesh to expand its payment network.
U.S. Senate Report Raises Compliance Concerns for GCC Cryptocurrency Transactions
U.S. Senate findings link stablecoins to Iran's shadow banking, intensifying compliance pressures on GCC licensed VASPs and reshaping transaction dynamics.
Russia marks milestone by launching official cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians
Russia's first registered crypto exchanges and custodians, including Sberbank, are set to launch new products under a recent regulatory framework.
FNB Launches Cryptocurrency Trading for South Africans Starting at R10
FNB launches cryptocurrency trading for South Africans, allowing purchases of Bitcoin and other digital assets from R10 via its investment platform.
Prosecutors cite Bitcoin Fog case in challenging Roman Storm's acquittal motion
Federal prosecutors leverage a Bitcoin Fog ruling to challenge Roman Storm's acquittal bid in New York, citing venue and conspiracy ties.
Meritz Securities Collaborates with Ripple to Enhance Digital Asset Landscape in South Korea
Ripple partners with Meritz Securities to enhance digital asset custody and tokenization in South Korea's capital markets, focusing on compliance and innovation.
Cardano Introduces New Compliance Features for Token Issuers with CIP-0113 Launch
Cardano's new CIP-0113 allows token issuers to impose compliance rules like KYC checks and asset freezes, enhancing regulatory control for stablecoins and funds.
New IRS Guidelines Enable Staking for Crypto Trusts Without Affecting Tax Status
The IRS allows qualifying crypto trusts to stake digital assets without losing tax status, per updated guidelines in Revenue Procedure 2026-20.
Trading on Bitcoin.de Suspended After BaFin Rejects Crypto License Application
Bitcoin.de's trading remains halted after BaFin rejects its MiCA application. The platform seeks regulated partners to resume services.
Startale Japan Innovates Corporate Bond Market with Yen-Backed Stablecoin
Startale Japan introduces the first yen-denominated digital corporate bond using a stablecoin for interest and principal payments, redefining corporate finance.
Conduit Technology Files Lawsuit Against Tether for Allegedly Unjustly Freezing $2.76 Million in USDT
Conduit Technology sues Tether, claiming $2.76 million in USDt was frozen without explanation, impacting its business amid a Brazilian investigation.
Securitize Soars 8% Following Partnership with LG CNS Amid South Korea's Tokenization Initiative
Securitize stock surged 8% after partnering with LG CNS, ahead of South Korea's 2027 tokenization rules for stocks and securities.
Concerns Raised by ECB Board Member on Fragmentation in Payments Without Digital Euro
ECB board member Piero Cipollone warns that without a digital euro, Europe may face monetary fragmentation, affecting banks and payments.
