regulation·13d ago
HSBC Subsidiary Wins Bank of England Approval for Digital Securities Sandbox
HSBC Orion received Bank of England approval to test digital securities, with a gilt transaction planned for early 2027.
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regulation·14d ago
Tether Freezes $131M in USDT Linked to Iran Sanctions by OFAC
OFAC listed four Iran-linked wallets, and Tether used its kill switch to freeze $131 million in USDT within hours.
regulation·17d ago
Bolivia Considers Integrating Tether's USDT Into National Payments System
Bolivia is exploring adding Tether's USDT to its national payments system amid a surge in crypto transaction volumes.
regulation·17d ago
Trump Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before August Recess
President Trump pushes for cryptocurrency clarity legislation, citing competition with China.
regulation·17d ago
Pakistan Regulator Engages Islamic Scholar After Crypto Fatwa
Pakistan's crypto regulator held talks with Mufti Taqi Usmani following a fatwa deeming crypto purchases impermissible under Islamic law.
regulation·18d ago
Thailand to Audit USDT Transactions, Tighten Cash Deposit Rules
Thailand's central bank plans to require proof of funds for large cash deposits and audit USDT transactions with securities regulators.
regulation·18d ago
Russian Man Kidnapped in Bali, Forced to Hand Over Crypto
A Russian national was abducted in Bali and held for 30 hours until he surrendered access to his cryptocurrency account.
regulation·18d ago
SEC Questions Whether Crypto ETFs Have Gone Too Far
The SEC is reportedly examining whether the rapid growth of crypto ETFs has introduced new risks to investors.
regulation·19d ago
Housing Bill With CBDC Ban Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes a provision prohibiting the Fed from issuing a central bank digital currency.
regulation·19d ago
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft by Former Employees
Apple accuses former employees of stealing trade secrets for rival AI hardware development.
regulation·20d ago
SEC Files Another Brief in Ripple Remedies Phase as Penalty Debate Continues
The SEC submitted a new filing in the Ripple remedies dispute, prolonging the debate over the final penalty.
regulation·20d ago
EU Parliament Passes Chat Control Law Allowing Chat Scans Through 2028
EU lawmakers approved a regulation enabling tech firms to scan private messages for child abuse material, with an exemption for end-to-end encrypted chats.
regulation·21d ago
Supreme Court Ruling on Agency Independence Sparks Crypto Regulatory Questions
A recent Supreme Court decision expanding presidential authority to remove agency heads may impact SEC and CFTC rulemaking.
regulation·21d ago
Wyden Pushes Senate to Preserve Blockchain Developer Protections in Crypto Bill
Senator Ron Wyden urges retaining protections for blockchain software developers in the broader crypto bill.
regulation·22d ago
EU Lawmakers Set to Vote Again on Controversial 'Chat Control' Rules
European Parliament to hold another vote on extending surveillance rules that critics say threaten encryption.
regulation·24d ago
Dubai Ranks Top Asian Crypto Hub, India Curbs Bank Ties; SBI Crypto Shuts Mining Pool
Dubai leads Asian crypto hub rankings, India isolates banks from crypto, SBI Crypto shuts down major mining pool, and Russia advances digital ruble.
regulation·26d ago
EU Regulators Move to Restrict Retail Access to Prediction Markets
EU regulators say derivative function outweighs labeling in assessing compliance.
regulation·27d ago
Teen Charged in US Over $8M Crypto Ransom Plot Extradited
Peter Stokes, 19, faces US charges for role in failed $8 million crypto ransom scheme.
regulation·27d ago
Law Enforcement Group NOBLE Endorses Digital Asset Clarity Act
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives backs the CLARITY Act in a letter to Senate leaders.
regulation·27d ago
Binance Europe Head Defends MiCA's Success Based on Licenses Granted
Binance's Gillian Lynch argues the MiCA framework should be judged by the licenses it has issued, not by firms that withdrew applications.
regulation·29d ago
SEC's Peirce Expects Clarity Act This Summer as US Crypto Rules Evolve
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce predicts the Clarity Act will pass this summer, signaling clearer crypto regulation.
regulation·29d ago
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens SEC and CFTC Crypto Enforcement Powers
A June 29 Supreme Court decision undermines the independence of regulatory agencies, potentially affecting crypto enforcement.
regulation·29d ago
Cleveland Fed's Hammack Warns AI Demand Could Fuel Inflation, Hints at Rate Hikes
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack says robust AI infrastructure demand may keep inflation elevated, potentially requiring further rate hikes.
regulation·29d ago
U.S. Senators Scott and Hagerty Introduce Bill to Protect AI from Foreign Adversaries
New legislation aims to shield American AI technology from foreign threats.