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Strategic Partnership: CoinMENA Teams Up with Standard Chartered to Boost Fiat Payments in UAE
CoinMENA partners with Standard Chartered to enhance UAE's fiat payment infrastructure, improving transparency and liquidity in the growing digital asset sector.
ESMA's 2025 Highlights: Emphasizing Enhanced Regulation, Simplification, and Technological Advancements
The 2025 ESMA Annual Report highlights stronger EU market supervision, regulatory simplification, and innovations in financial governance and transparency.
Japan's Game-Changing Crypto Legislation: A Shift from 55% to 20% Taxation and Its Global Implications
Japan's recent legislative move to cut crypto taxes from 55% to 20% signals a major shift in cryptocurrency regulation, impacting global market dynamics.
Bitget EU applies for MiCAR authorization with Austrian regulators
Bitget EU has filed a MiCAR application with Austria's FMA to become a regulated crypto-asset service provider in the EU, now under review.
High Court Decision Favors ASIC in Dispute With Block Earner Regarding Licensing Requirements
Australia’s High Court upholds ASIC's stance, ruling that Block Earner’s crypto product needs a financial services license, impacting investor protections.
India's Telegram Ban Disrupts Crypto Landscape as Pavel Durov Alleges BGP Hijacking
India bans Telegram temporarily under Section 69A, impacting millions of users and the crypto market; Pavel Durov accuses Reliance and WhatsApp of collusion.
China's Central Bank Urges Vigilance on Stablecoins in International Payments
China's central bank is monitoring stablecoins' potential impact on global cross-border payments and advocating for regulatory cooperation to ensure financial stability.
BitGo Singapore and dtcpay Forge Partnership for Enhanced Global Digital Payments
BitGo Singapore partners with dtcpay to enhance global crypto payments, leveraging secure infrastructure for asset safety and expanded payment networks.
BitGo Launches Compliance Solution to Support Crypto Firms Ahead of EU MiCA Deadline
BitGo introduces MiCA compliant infrastructure to assist crypto firms in the EU facing authorization challenges ahead of the July 1 deadline.
World Liberty Financial Poised for Trust Bank Charter Approval Amid Conflict Scrutiny
World Liberty Financial approaches federal trust bank approval, despite ongoing conflict of interest concerns related to Trump's financial ties to the crypto firm.
Deal in Congress: Housing Bill Enacts CBDC Ban Until 2030
Congress has reached a housing bill agreement, including a ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) until 2030, addressing housing affordability.
Illinois Enacts Controversial Crypto Tax as Industry Voices Concern
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has enacted a 0.2% tax on crypto transactions, igniting controversy among industry leaders and impacting digital asset users.
Bipartisan Senators Call for State Involvement in Stablecoin Regulation Implementation
US senators urge the Treasury to ensure state authority in regulating stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, enhancing state participation.
State Street Investment Management Launches Specialized Money Market Fund for Stablecoins
State Street launches a money market fund for stablecoin issuers, joining Blackrock and Goldman Sachs in the growing reserve management niche.
$150 Million Fund Established by CLARITY Act to Combat Cryptocurrency Fraud
The CLARITY Act allocates $150M for law enforcement to combat cryptocurrency fraud and establish clearer regulations for digital assets.
Indictment Launched Against Tennessee Governor Hopeful Amid $1.9 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Allegations
Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Misam M. Abidi indicted for allegedly running a $1.9 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, facing serious federal charges.
Setback for Binance as Greek MiCA License Application Faces Rejection Ahead of EU Deadline
Binance faces potential EU exit as Greece nears rejection of its MiCA license application, risking service to clients across Europe from July.
IMF Highlights Challenges of Nigeria's Expanding Stablecoin Market
The IMF warns that Nigeria's stablecoin surge is testing monetary systems, impacting cross-border payments and regulatory frameworks amid rising crypto adoption.
Authorities in South Korea Bust Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme Tied to Cambodian Fraud Ring
South Korean authorities arrest 23 suspects linked to a multi-million dollar USDT laundering operation for a Cambodian fraud network.
Enforcement Directorate Acts in Major Cryptocurrency Fraud, Unveiling $20 Million Scheme
India's ED has charged individuals in a $20M cryptocurrency fraud case, involving fake Coinbase websites and stolen digital assets.
