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US Senate Passes First Major Stablecoin Regulation Bill — Here’s What Happens Next

US Senate Passes First Major Stablecoin Regulation Bill — Here’s What Happens Next

The US Senate on Tuesday approved the most sweeping piece of crypto legislation to date, passing the long-awaited GENIUS Act with strong bipartisan support. The vote, which cleared the chamber 68 to 30, marks the first time the Senate has advanced a regulatory framework specifically for stablecoins, a fast-growing corner of the digital asset industry. […]

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Vietnam Just Legalized Crypto — Here’s What the New Law Actually Says

Vietnam Just Legalized Crypto — Here’s What the New Law Actually Says

Vietnam has taken a decisive step toward regulating its booming digital economy by officially legalizing crypto assets. On Saturday, the National Assembly passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry, a sweeping measure that defines, classifies and outlines the management of digital assets for the first time in the country’s history. The move follows years of

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Binance Opens Door for Syrians Following US Sanctions Lift – Here’s What it Offers

Binance Opens Door for Syrians Following US Sanctions Lift – Here’s What it Offers

Binance has announced that it has resumed offering a wide range of crypto services for Syrians, following the easing of US sanctions on Syria under General License 25. “For years, people in Syria have watched the crypto world evolve, unable to participate. Not by choice, but by circumstance,” the exchange said in an official release.

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Senate Stablecoin Drama Heats Up: GENIUS Act Faces Final Vote Amid Trump-Linked Controversy

Senate Stablecoin Drama Heats Up: GENIUS Act Faces Final Vote Amid Trump-Linked Controversy

The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward federal regulation of stablecoins on Wednesday, voting 68-30 to invoke cloture on a substitute amendment to the GENIUS Act. The move clears the way for a final vote on the legislation as early as Monday, unless Senate leaders agree to speed up the debate process. Senate

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Czech Republic Appoints New Minister Following M Bitcoin Scandal

Czech Republic Appoints New Minister Following $45M Bitcoin Scandal

Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Tuesday appointed Eva Decroix as the country’s new justice minister, replacing Pavel Blažek after a weeks-long controversy over a $45m Bitcoin donation from a convicted criminal. The move follows a growing political storm surrounding Blažek, who accepted a Bitcoin payment on behalf of the state from Tomáš Jirčovský,

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UK Insolvency Service Appoints First Crypto Specialist – What This Means for BTC Seizures

UK Insolvency Service Appoints First Crypto Specialist – What This Means for BTC Seizures

The UK Insolvency Service on Monday named its first crypto intelligence specialist, marking a major step in the government’s efforts to trace and recover digital assets such as Bitcoin from bankrupt individuals and criminal cases. Andrew Small, a former economic crime investigator with the police, will lead the charge as crypto ownership becomes increasingly common

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Senate Stablecoin Drama Heats Up: GENIUS Act Faces Final Vote Amid Trump-Linked Controversy

Crypto Regulation Shake-Up: SEC Wins $1.1M Fraud Case as California Trials Bitcoin Fees

This week in crypto regulation, U.S. lawmakers and state officials drew attention across the digital asset sector with developments ranging from delayed disclosures and enforcement criticisms to landmark crypto-friendly legislation in California. The regulatory environment continues to evolve, sometimes sharply divided between federal hesitations and state-level innovation. Texas Congressman Slammed for Delayed Bitcoin Disclosure In

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Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulations to Take Effect August 1 – Here’s What Changes

Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulations to Take Effect August 1 – Here’s What Changes

Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulations will officially take effect on August 1, 2025, according to a Gazette notice published Thursday, following the ordinance’s ratification on May 30. The new law introduces a licensing framework for stablecoin issuers and service providers operating in Hong Kong. The first batch of licenses is expected to be granted later this

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Crypto Policy Heavyweights Back BRCA – Could Safe Harbor Spark a New Onchain Build-Out?

Crypto Policy Heavyweights Back BRCA – Could Safe Harbor Spark a New Onchain Build-Out?

Eight key players in the crypto policy space, including the Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, and the Digital Chamber, joined on Thursday to support the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) by advocating for its inclusion in crypto market structure legislation. Key Crypto Players Back BRCA Signed by the DeFi Education Fund, Coin Center, Solana

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Trump Advisor Kevin Hassett Holds M+ Coinbase Stake – What Does This Signal for Crypto Policy?

Trump Advisor Kevin Hassett Holds $1M+ Coinbase Stake – What Does This Signal for Crypto Policy?

Kevin Hassett, one of Donald Trump’s top economic advisers, has disclosed owning more than $1m worth of stock in Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange in the United States. Bloomberg reported the stake Tuesday, citing a newly released financial disclosure, sparking debate over potential conflicts of interest as the White House continues to shape

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