regulation·98d 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.
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regulation·99d 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.
bitcoin·99d ago
Bitcoin's BIP 110 Nears Deadline with Zero Miner Support
Proposal to cap arbitrary data on Bitcoin faces deadline with no miner backing, sparking debate over consensus risk.
regulation·99d 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·100d 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·100d 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·101d 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·102d 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.
exchanges·103d ago
Swyftx to Expand Into Payments After Securing Australian License
Australian crypto exchange Swyftx plans to offer payment services after obtaining a regulatory license.
regulation·105d 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.
markets·105d ago
Meme Coin Market Dominance Drops to 3.7%, Lowest Since February 2024
Meme coin dominance fell to 3.7%, its lowest level in over a year, as investors rotate capital toward utility-focused tokens.
markets·106d ago
Bitcoin rebounds toward $63,000 as ETF flows remain in focus
Bitcoin recovers from recent pressure, with ETF inflows still a key market driver.
technology·106d ago
Vitalik Buterin Outlines Priorities for 'Lean Ethereum' Strawmap
Ethereum co-founder shares key focuses for a new roadmap aimed at privacy and scalability.
markets·106d ago
Bitcoin Bounces Above $62K as Weak Jobs Data Dents Rate Hike Bets
Bitcoin rose above $62,000 after a disappointing US jobs report lowered expectations for a near-term Fed rate hike.
exchanges·107d ago
ChangeNOW CSO Details Trading Engine Behind Seamless Swaps
Pauline Shangett explains the infrastructure powering the non-custodial exchange's simple interface.
regulation·108d 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.
markets·108d ago
Bitcoin Surges Toward $62,000 on Jobs Data and Fed Signals
Bitcoin jumped nearly $62,000 after weak US jobs data and dovish Fed comments triggered short liquidations.
markets·109d ago
Standard Chartered Launches Direct USDC Services for Institutional Clients
Standard Chartered becomes first global systemically important bank to let institutions mint and redeem USDC directly.
markets·109d ago
Ondo Finance unveils SEC-compliant tokenized stock model with BlackRock ETF, Micron shares
New structure uses Broadridge and Oasis Pro to keep tokenized securities within US market rules.
regulation·110d 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·110d 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.
technology·110d ago
Anthropic Restores AI Models Fable and Mythos After US Lifts Export Controls
US clears Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on June 30, reversing a cybersecurity-related export order.
regulation·111d ago
US Agencies Move to Require ID Checks for Fiat-to-Stablecoin Conversions, DeFi Exempt
US regulators propose identity verification for converting dollars to stablecoins, but decentralized exchanges remain outside the rules.
markets·111d ago
Circle Shares Drop 8% as Stripe, Coinbase, BlackRock Back Rival Stablecoin
Circle's USDC faces new competition as major firms support Open Standard's Open USD stablecoin.