Blockchain infrastructure platform and stablecoin issuer Paxos said it has become the first “blockchain-native” firm that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has granted registration as a clearing agency. Paxos said on Thursday that its […]
Key Takeaways Britain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial networks.Officials connected the A7 network to military procurement, oil proceeds, and cross-border settlement channels.Stablecoin infrastructure and exchange screening now face heightened […]
US President Donald Trump has backed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as having the “exclusive authority” over prediction markets, as state regulators’ action against the platforms mounts. “It is critically important that the CFTC’s exclusive […]
Key Takeaways Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs blocked Polymarket on May 22, 2026, citing online gambling laws.The ban followed a Polymarket market on President Prabowo Subianto leaving office before his 2029 term ends.Indonesian […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly postponed its plan to allow trading of tokenized stocks after stock exchange officials raised concerns over how the plan would be implemented. Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing […]
Key Takeaways Regulators moved to set compliance standards for FDIC-supervised payment stablecoin issuers.Proposed requirements include AML/CFT programs, sanctions controls, reporting, and enforcement procedures.The proposal would establish a federal enforcement framework for stablecoin issuers tied to […]
Kevin Warsh was sworn in on Friday as the chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, but investors and traders still forecast no interest rate cuts for the rest of 2026. Speaking at the ceremony, […]
Key Takeaways Rep. Begich introduced ARMA to buy 1M Bitcoin, shifting market policy before Congress sets future crypto laws.Funding the reserve via gold, the US Treasury would buy 200K BTC yearly, securing crypto property rights.Following […]
The former chief risk officer of Silvergate revealed she made the decision to settle with the US securities regulator in 2024 to avoid a “multi-year battle” in court, where she was accused of misleading investors […]
Key Takeaways Trump’s executive order requires regulators to review fintech and digital asset oversight rules.Federal agencies must identify barriers limiting fintech partnerships, charter reviews, licensing, and other federal authorizations for eligible firms.Regulatory changes could affect […]
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