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China Expands Digital Yuan Network With 8 More Regional Banks
The People's Bank of China has authorized eight additional regional banks to join its digital yuan network, aiming to improve access for small businesses and cross-border trade clients as operator participation rises to 30 institutions
Ripple CLO: Senate Vote Will Decide Fate of CLARITY Act
A pivotal Senate vote on September 15 will determine whether the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act advances, with Ripple's legal chief warning that failure could drive hundreds of thousands of crypto jobs and billions in economic activity offshore.
Trump Presses Senate to Advance CLARITY Act for Crypto Regulation
President Trump is urging the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming to resolve regulatory uncertainty for crypto firms and keep the U.S. competitive as the bill faces political hurdles and industry scrutiny.
Injective Registers as SEC Transfer Agent to Advance Tokenized Assets
Injective Institutional Services has registered as a transfer agent with the SEC, aiming to provide regulated recordkeeping for tokenized securities and integrate this function with its blockchain-based asset issuance platform
CLARITY Act Faces Steep Odds as Crypto Industry Watches Congress
The CLARITY Act's path to becoming law before the midterms looks increasingly unlikely, with industry leaders and prediction markets signaling low confidence as regulatory agencies consider acting independently.
Kalshi Seeks CFTC Approval for Perpetual Futures on US Stocks, Copper
Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures tied to a major US stock index and copper, expanding beyond Bitcoin and raising new questions about regulatory oversight and competition in US derivatives markets
SEC Unveils Crypto Asset Exemptions With $75M Fundraising Cap
The SEC has introduced a proposal allowing crypto startups to raise up to $75 million annually or $5 million over four years without full securities registration, aiming to balance innovation with investor protections
US Treasury Seeks Public Input on GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
The Treasury Department has opened a 60-day comment period on proposed rules for the GENIUS Act, aiming to clarify stablecoin issuance and compliance requirements before the law takes effect in January 2027
How AML, KYC, and KYT Shape Crypto Compliance for U.S. Firms
Crypto exchanges and wallet providers face mounting regulatory pressure to implement AML, KYC, and KYT controls. Here's how these compliance pillars work together to manage risk and what unified platforms mean for digital asset businesses
AMLBot Expands Crypto Compliance With AI-Powered Blockchain Monitoring
AMLBot is ramping up its crypto compliance platform with AI-driven transaction tracing, wallet risk scoring, and KYC tools as digital asset firms face mounting regulatory and security demands across global markets
Monaco Tightens Crypto Rules Under FATF and MiCA Pressure
Monaco is overhauling its crypto regulations to align with EU MiCA standards and address FATF grey-listing, narrowing permitted services and raising compliance hurdles for providers seeking access to European-linked financial markets
CFTC Review May Delay CME's AI Compute Futures Launch
The CFTC is seeking public input on AI compute futures, potentially postponing CME Group's planned October launch as regulators weigh the risks and mechanics of trading AI computing power as a commodity
Bits of Gold Data Breach Halts Bitcoin Purchases on Yellow App
A data breach at Bits of Gold, Israel's largest regulated crypto broker, has led to a temporary suspension of Bitcoin purchases on Paz's Yellow app, with personal data of up to 250,000 users potentially exposed but customer funds reportedly unaffected
Bybit Sets Liquidation Deadline for Unverified Brazilian Business Accounts
Bybit will begin restricting and forcibly liquidating certain Brazilian business crypto accounts that fail to meet new verification requirements, with forced liquidations and fiat conversions scheduled to start September 21
Bitpanda Fined $81K in Austria's First MiCA Enforcement Action
Austria's financial regulator has issued its first public penalty under the EU's MiCA crypto rules, fining Bitpanda $81,000 for procedural violations tied to a token launch and marketing communications
JPMorgan Ends Polymarket Banking, Eyes IPO Role Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
JPMorgan has closed Polymarket's bank accounts citing regulatory concerns, but the bank remains interested in underwriting a future IPO as the prediction market platform faces legal and compliance challenges in the U.S.
OCC Grants Conditional Charter to Trump-Linked USD1 Stablecoin Bank
World Liberty Financial has received conditional approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank for issuing and managing the USD1 stablecoin, shifting control from BitGo and introducing new regulatory and capital requirements
Monaco's Crypto License Overhaul Could Reshape Exchange Access
Monaco is moving to a stricter crypto licensing regime that would require exchanges and other digital asset firms to secure prior approval and meet tougher compliance standards before operating in the principality
Cboe Seeks SEC Approval for 3x Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Cboe is seeking a regulatory exemption to list 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs, even as existing 2x crypto funds have posted steep losses, highlighting the risks of daily resetting leverage for U.S. investors
Greenlane Faces Nasdaq Delisting After $70M Altcoin Treasury Plunge
Greenlane Holdings' $70 million bet on BERA tokens has lost over three-quarters of its value, putting the Nasdaq-listed company at risk of delisting if a stayed $5 million market value rule is enforced
Washington Court Forces Kalshi to Restrict Prediction Markets
A Washington state court has ordered Kalshi to block most event-based prediction markets for local users, intensifying the clash between state gambling laws and federally regulated crypto derivatives platforms
OCC Approves Trump-Linked DeFi Bank as $112M WLFI Debt Nears Liquidation
World Liberty Financial, tied to Donald Trump, has received OCC approval to form a national trust bank for its USD1 stablecoin, even as a $112 million DeFi loan backed by WLFI tokens faces mounting liquidation risk on Dolomite.
Texas Holds $10M Bitcoin ETF Stake Despite $3.4M Paper Loss
Texas kept its $10 million Bitcoin ETF position unchanged in Q2, even as the market value dropped to $6.6 million. The state's approach highlights the risks and complexities of public crypto treasury management.
Crypto Liquidation Data Gaps Expose Risks in Solana, Binance Crash
Conflicting reports on October's crypto crash reveal major gaps in liquidation data, with billions in losses and unclear risk mechanisms across Solana, Binance, and DeFi platforms. Regulators face challenges in tracking systemic failures and user impact.
White House to Host Crypto Leaders as CLARITY Act Faces Setback
President Donald Trump will meet with top crypto executives and regulators at the White House as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act's chances of passing this year drop sharply, raising new questions about the future of U.S. crypto regulation
SEC Delays Crypto Fundraising Rules, Token Issuers Face Uncertainty
The SEC canceled a key meeting on crypto fundraising exemptions, leaving token projects without a new regulatory path for raising capital and forcing them to rely on existing securities rules for development funding
MSCI Index Threat Puts $2.8B Pressure on Strategy's Bitcoin Model
Strategy could face billions in passive selling if MSCI's new index rules are adopted, raising questions about the future of its Bitcoin accumulation approach and its role in major equity benchmarks
Trezor Data Breach Exposes Crypto Wallet Buyers to Physical Risk
A breach at a Trezor shipping provider exposed thousands of customer names and addresses, raising concerns about targeted phishing and the potential for real-world attacks on crypto holders
Tether's First Big Four Audit Raises New Questions for Stablecoin Rules
Tether secured its first full audit from a Big Four firm, but new U.S. regulations and reserve requirements could reshape what counts as transparency for stablecoin issuers going forward
Ethereum's Quantum-Safe Upgrade Puts Banks on a 2027 Migration Clock
Ethereum's planned shift to quantum-resistant validator keys could force regulated banks to overhaul custody systems years before quantum computers pose a real threat, exposing a timeline and operational risk few have addressed
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