Regulation

India’s Crypto Crossroads: COINS Act 2025 Offers a ‘Rights-First’ Roadmap

India’s Crypto Crossroads: COINS Act 2025 Offers a ‘Rights-First’ Roadmap

The Indian cryptocurrency policy is currently in “regulatory limbo” and to remedy this, the country needs to implement a “rights-first” framework that gives residents “constitutional-level” rights to self-custody assets. India’s Crypto Regulatory Impasse India’s crypto policy remains in “regulatory limbo,” with policymakers largely relying on existing statutes since the Supreme Court lifted a central bank-imposed […]

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Dragonfly Capital Faces Potential Charges Over Tornado Cash Ties, Vows to Fight Back

Dragonfly Capital Faces Potential Charges Over Tornado Cash Ties, Vows to Fight Back

Dragonfly Capital may soon find itself in the crosshairs of U.S. prosecutors over its 2020 investment in Tornado Cash developer PepperSec, Inc., the firm behind the now-sanctioned crypto privacy protocol. Key Takeaways: Dragonfly Capital may face legal scrutiny over its 2020 investment in Tornado Cash developer PepperSec. Managing partner Haseeb Qureshi defended the move, citing

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Nigeria’s SEC backs stablecoins, signalling new crypto chapter

Nigeria’s SEC backs stablecoins, signalling new crypto chapter

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed support for stablecoin businesses that operate within the bounds of the country’s digital asset regulations. During the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama reportedly said the African country is ready to embrace blockchain-based payment innovations as long as they comply with existing laws.

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Vietnam Launches National Blockchain for Data Infrastructure

Vietnam Launches National Blockchain for Data Infrastructure

Key Takeaways: NDAChain is Vietnam’s state-backed blockchain, integrated with national digital services and identity systems. The system uses Proof-of-Authority with zero-knowledge proofs and supports both decentralized ID and traceability tools. By 2026, NDAChain will expand to regional and educational systems and support Layer 2 app development. Vietnam has launched NDAChain, a permissioned Layer 1 blockchain

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Ghana Moves to License Crypto Firms, Citing Revenue and Oversight Goals

Ghana Moves to License Crypto Firms, Citing Revenue and Oversight Goals

The Ghanaian central bank is set to introduce a draft regulatory framework for licensing digital asset companies by September. Acknowledging Crypto’s Enduring Presence The Ghanaian central bank has reiterated its goal to license digital asset companies, stating that a draft regulatory framework to oversee them is set to be tabled in the nation’s parliament by

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GENIUS Act Spurs First US-Compliant Stablecoin Launch

GENIUS Act Spurs First US-Compliant Stablecoin Launch

Following the passage of the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoin issuance, Anchorage Digital has partnered with Ethena Labs to launch a U.S.-compliant version of the USDtb stablecoin. A New Era for Stablecoin Compliance Just days after U.S. lawmakers passed sweeping digital asset legislation—including the landmark GENIUS Act regulating stablecoin issuance—Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto

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Ethena taps Anchorage to navigate GENIUS Act compliance for USDtb stablecoin

Ethena taps Anchorage to navigate GENIUS Act compliance for USDtb stablecoin

Ethena Labs has partnered with Anchorage Digital to launch a fully regulated version of its USDtb stablecoin within the United States, aligning with the newly enacted GENIUS Act, according to a July 24 statement. The collaboration marks a major milestone for Ethena as it transitions USDtb’s issuance to a domestically regulated GENIUS Act framework that

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House recess over Epstein standoff stalls crypto policy push until September

House recess over Epstein standoff stalls crypto policy push until September

The House of Representatives adjourned a week ahead of schedule on July 24, initiating its August recess early and effectively halting all floor activity until after Labor Day. Speaker Mike Johnson announced the break during a floor session, ending votes and procedural work until at least the week of September 8. This recess comes amid

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South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies

South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies

A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds. Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reportedly issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, urging them to limit the

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Legislation on a blockchain pilot for Veteran Affairs claims awaits House floor vote

Legislation on a blockchain pilot for Veteran Affairs claims awaits House floor vote

The House is considering a proposal that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine how distributed ledger technology, such as blockchain, can enhance the agency’s claims systems.  The “Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act of 2025” (H.R. 3455), introduced May 15 by Rep. Nancy Mace, passed its first checkpoint with a June 11

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