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Criminal Gangs in Ireland Use Private Vaults for Cryptocurrency Storage
Organized crime in Ireland is renting vaults for hiding crypto keys, cash, and luxury items amid tighter anti-money laundering regulations.
Philippines Considers Year-Long Suspension on New Payment System Operator Registrations, Tightens Oversight on Virtual Asset Firms
The Philippines' central bank proposes a 12-month freeze on payment operator registrations and stricter oversight for virtual asset service providers.
Hanwha Unveils Tokenized Securities Platform with Avalanche Support as South Korea Prepares for Blockchain Integration
Hanwha Investment & Securities has launched a tokenized securities platform using Avalanche, facilitating blockchain integration into South Korea's capital markets by…
Korean Tax Agency Requires Reporting of Accounts from Bankrupt Crypto Exchanges
South Korea's National Tax Service mandates reporting bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange accounts, clarifying disclosure obligations for residents.
Justice Department Charges Mexican Cartel Associate in $4 Million Cryptocurrency Laundering Operation
Carlos Érick Vázquez González pleads guilty to $4M crypto money laundering tied to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación, marking a significant DOJ crackdown.
Alex Jones Sparks Debate on Possible Government Seizure of XRP Amid Financial Woes
Alex Jones warns about potential government seizure of XRP during crises, but regulations clarify crypto assets are not bank deposits. Explore the implications.
Fed Explores Stablecoin Classification Potential for U.S. Money Supply
A Federal Reserve study explores how stablecoins may be classified within U.S. money supply metrics M1 and M2, depending on their usage and functionality.
Poland’s Crypto Regulation Faces Setback With President's Third Veto
Poland's crypto bill fails for the third time as President Nawrocki vetoes it again, citing excessive regulation impacts on local businesses.
Connecticut Attorney General Sounds Alarm on Risks of Unregulated Crypto Platforms Following $200K Loss
Connecticut's AG warns of risks in offshore DeFi trading after a resident lost $200K to deception. Consumers urged to verify crypto platforms.
Regulators in Washington Propose Revoking Coinflip's License and Imposing $1.03 Million Penalty
Washington seeks to fine $1.03M Coinflip for compliance failures in crypto kiosks, accusing it of inadequate security and regulatory violations.
Backed by 21 Banks, New Dollar Stablecoin Aims to Compete with USDT and USDC, But Challenges Loom
A new dollar stablecoin backed by 21 banks aims to rival USDT and USDC but faces challenges in liquidity and adoption for global use.
Grayscale Reports 27.1% Decrease in XRP Holdings in Latest SEC Disclosure
Grayscale's XRP holdings dropped 27% to 12.3M tokens in FY2026, attributed to redemptions and lower valuations, as per a new SEC filing.
South Korea's Financial Revolution: A Roadmap for Tokenized Securities by 2027
South Korea plans to launch a tokenized securities market by 2027, integrating stocks and bonds onto blockchain infrastructure within a three-phase approach.
Binance Adapts to Maintain EU Presence After MiCA Licensing Deadline
Binance navigates EU regulations using a MiCA workaround to onboard some customers post-licensing deadline, amid ongoing compliance efforts.
UK Lawmakers Seek Comprehensive Ban on Crypto Donations in Political Campaigns
The UK Parliament is proposing a total ban on cryptocurrency donations in elections, addressing foreign financial influence in politics.
OpenReserve Receives Initial Approval from OCC for National Bank in Utah
OpenReserve receives initial OCC approval for a national bank in Utah, aiming to offer insured deposits and digital asset services alongside traditional banking.
Circle Prepares to Launch Arc Mainnet: A Bold Step into Blockchain for Institutional Finance
Circle is launching its Arc mainnet on September 16, 2026, with Wall Street validators like BlackRock and Visa, focusing on stablecoin infrastructure.
September 15 Will Determine the Fate of the CLARITY Act: Key Provisions at Risk of Derailing the Bill
The upcoming Senate vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15 faces multiple challenges, including essential provisions at risk of failing.
New US-UK Alliance Targets Cryptocurrency Fraud Operations
The US and UK have launched a law enforcement alliance to combat crypto scam centers, aiming for enhanced investigations and information sharing.
Coinbase Moves to Launch Single-Stock Perpetual Contracts in the U.S.
Coinbase aims to introduce single-stock perpetual contracts to the U.S. market, having filed SEC registrations for its derivatives exchange and brokerage.
