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Arizona Crushes Game-Changing Bitcoin Bill—Labels Crypto ‘Untested’

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Arizona’s chance to pioneer crypto-driven public finance was abruptly halted as the governor axed a game-changing bill that would’ve let state retirement funds buy bitcoin. Arizona Governor Kills Bitcoin Bill for Public Crypto Investment Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1025 on May 2, blocking a legislative proposal that would have allowed public funds—including […]

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Hong Kong’s web3 moment: Blink and you’ll miss it

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The following is a guest post and opinion from Sandy Peng, Co-Founder of Scroll. Over 1,000 FinTech companies and nearly 5,000 startups now call Hong Kong home, a 15% jump in just one year. Hong Kong has rapidly transformed into one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, having just been named the second-most crypto-friendly city

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Texas Congressman Wants Crypto ATMs in Federal Government Buildings

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The 47-year-old lawmaker submitted his proposal to a government agency that manages a real estate portfolio of 8,397 federal properties. Federal Buildings Could Get Crypto ATMs Under New Proposal Congressman Lance Gooden who represents Texas’ 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives submitted a letter on Thursday to the General Services Administration (GSA), an

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Mango Markets Exploiter Gets 4 Years for 1.3K Child-Exploitation Images

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Mango Markets exploiter Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg was sentenced to over four years in federal prison for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the Southern District of New York on Thursday. Avraham Eisenberg Gets Years-Long Prison Sentence According to court documents, Eisenberg pleaded guilty to allegedly possessing nearly 1,300 images and videos of child

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UK plans to ban use of credit for Bitcoin, crypto purchases as debt risks grow

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Key Takeaways The UK FCA proposes to ban credit card use for purchasing Bitcoin to mitigate consumer debt risks. The FCA aims to increase crypto market regulation by requiring UK-based entities and curbing crypto lending services. Share this article The UK’s top financial regulator is considering banning the use of credit cards and other forms

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Senate looks to push through GENIUS stablecoin bill before end of May

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Senate Republicans have accelerated efforts to bring the first comprehensive federal stablecoin legislation, the GENIUS stablecoin bill, to a floor vote before the Memorial Day recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune formally moved to expedite consideration of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act this week, setting up a potential chamber-wide

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US targets Huione Group in crackdown on billion crypto laundering network

US targets Huione Group in crackdown on $4 billion crypto laundering network

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The US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed banning Cambodia’s Huione Group from accessing the American financial system, according to a May 1 statement. If approved, the proposed rule would prohibit US financial institutions from opening or maintaining accounts for Huione Group or any of its subsidiaries. US authorities identified Huione Group as

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“Just One API”: How Kraken’s New ‘Embed’ Lets Banks Tap 0B Crypto Market Overnight

“Just One API”: How Kraken’s New ‘Embed’ Lets Banks Tap $300B Crypto Market Overnight

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Key Takeaways: Kraken’s Embed provides access to Kraken’s infrastructure, including liquidity and compliance support. The product reduces the need for institutions to build their crypto platforms. Embed has already launched with bunq, a European neobank, as its first public partner. Kraken announced the launch of a new crypto-as-a-service product called Embed on April 30. The

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EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Issues Guidelines to Combat Market Abuse in Crypto Assets Under MiCA

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On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines to enhance supervisory practices for preventing and detecting market abuse in crypto assets under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Tailored for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), the guidelines draw on ESMA’s experience with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and address the

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Use It or Lose It’: AUSTRAC Warns Inactive Crypto Exchanges

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AUSTRAC is cracking down on inactive digital asset exchanges, urging them to voluntarily withdraw their registrations or face forced cancellation to prevent criminal exploitation. Significant Proportion of 427 Registered Exchanges Inactive Australia’s AUSTRAC is taking decisive action against inactive digital asset exchanges, urging them to voluntarily withdraw their registrations or risk forced cancellation. The agency

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