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India Urged to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Amid Global Digital Asset Shift

India Urged to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Amid Global Digital Asset Shift

Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a serious strategic reserve asset, and India now faces a critical economic moment that could redefine its global financial leadership trajectory. Bitcoin Reserve Strategy Gains Attention as India Faces Economic Crossroads Growing adoption of bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset is prompting countries to reconsider BTC’s role in national economic […]

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REX-Osprey Ethereum, Solana staked ETFs may launch soon as SEC raises no objections

REX-Osprey Ethereum, Solana staked ETFs may launch soon as SEC raises no objections

Key Takeaways The security agency issued no further comments on Rex and Osprey’s staked ETH and SOL ETFs, clearing the path for a possible launch. SEC policy shifts may enable the first batch of US-listed staked ETFs, accelerating institutional adoption of altcoin investment products. Share this article ETF provider REX Financial and asset management firm

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White House Insider Reveals Crypto Bill Timeline: ‘July Will Be a Big Month’

White House Insider Reveals Crypto Bill Timeline: ‘July Will Be a Big Month’

Federal crypto reform is locked in for summer, with July, August, and September deadlines set to finalize rules and define SEC-CFTC boundaries for digital assets. White House Crypto Czar Confirms Timeline for Sweeping Digital Asset Reform U.S. lawmakers are rapidly aligning on long-awaited digital asset regulation, setting the stage for crypto markets and stablecoins to

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Ripple drops cross-appeal as SEC set to follow, closing XRP case

Ripple drops cross-appeal as SEC set to follow, closing XRP case

Key Takeaways Ripple and the SEC have mutually agreed to end their legal battle by dropping all appeals. The decision marks the conclusion of a high-profile dispute in the digital assets industry. Share this article Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed today that the company has dropped its cross-appeal in the XRP lawsuit, and expects the

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FATF sounds alarm over rising stablecoin misuse as global crypto rules lag

FATF sounds alarm over rising stablecoin misuse as global crypto rules lag

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said in a report released this week that global efforts to regulate virtual assets and service providers have improved but remain incomplete, with illicit use of stablecoins accelerating sharply in 2025. The intergovernmental watchdog’s sixth targeted update on the implementation of its standards found that although 73% of jurisdictions

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Crypto exchange Bakkt files to raise up to  billion to support Bitcoin strategy

Crypto exchange Bakkt files to raise up to $1 billion to support Bitcoin strategy

Key Takeaways Bakkt filed a shelf registration to raise up to $1 billion for its Bitcoin and digital asset strategy. Funds may be used for Bitcoin acquisition, crypto treasury initiatives, and corporate purposes. Share this article Bakkt Holdings on Thursday filed a shelf registration with the SEC to potentially raise up to $1 billion through

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Dinari wins broker-dealer license to roll out tokenized stocks across US platforms

Dinari wins broker-dealer license to roll out tokenized stocks across US platforms

Dinari secured a US broker-dealer registration for its subsidiary, becoming the first platform cleared to offer blockchain-based shares of publicly traded companies to domestic investors, Reuters reported on June 26. The San Francisco firm stated that it will activate the licensed entity during the next quarter, following completion of onboarding with the Securities and Exchange

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House clears HB 1664, setting Commerce Department as lead federal blockchain coordinator

House clears HB 1664, setting Commerce Department as lead federal blockchain coordinator

The House passed HB 1664 on June 26, which designates the Secretary of Commerce as the President’s principal advisor on matters involving distributed-ledger technology The measure, introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack and co-sponsored by Rep. Darren Soto, passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules on June 26, according to the chamber’s floor summary.

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Court rejects Ripple and SEC bid to slash 5M penalty and lift injunction on XRP sales to institutions

Court rejects Ripple and SEC bid to slash $125M penalty and lift injunction on XRP sales to institutions

Key Takeaways A federal judge denied Ripple and the SEC’s joint request to scrap a permanent injunction and reduce a $125 million penalty. The court emphasized that modifications to final judgments require extraordinary circumstances under Rule 60(b). Share this article A federal judge on Thursday denied a joint request from the SEC and Ripple Labs

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Hong Kong’s LEAP toward digital asset dominance

Hong Kong’s LEAP toward digital asset dominance

Hong Kong released a second policy statement to accelerate its digital asset (DA) development and reinforce its ambition to become a global leader in financial innovation. The latest statement, dated June 26 and dubbed “Policy Statement 2.0,” expands on the framework laid out in its initial release from October 2022. According to the Hong Kong

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