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Digital Asset's massive funding round from a16z, Citadel Securities, and Abu Dhabi signals institutional confidence in blockchain's financial transformation potential.…
American investors continue trading billions on banned prediction markets platform, exposing regulatory enforcement gaps and legal risks.…
The European Central Bank raises rates for the first time since 2023, signaling tighter monetary policy amid inflationary pressures and euro strength.…
Hungary's policy reversal on cryptoasset conversions signals regulatory harmonization with EU standards, though implementation timeline remains unclear.…
Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces legislation requiring financial institutions to disclose their artificial intelligence exposure, signaling heightened regulatory focus on AI risks.…
Delaware lawmakers advance comprehensive legislation to prohibit cryptocurrency ATMs statewide, citing rising scammer exploitation of the machines.…
The Justice Department's decision to abandon its high-profile case against Turkey's Halkbank signals shifting diplomatic priorities and sets concerning precedents for sanctions enforcement.…
The transfer highlights regulators' increasing reliance on established crypto platforms for managing assets recovered from collapsed exchanges.…
Major moves reshape Europe's financial landscape as Revolut targets £250mn private banking revenues while Italian consolidation advances.…
The European Central Bank's first rate increase since 2023 comes just days before Kevin Warsh's inaugural Fed meeting, creating transatlantic monetary policy tensions.…
Japan's parliament approves landmark legislation cutting Bitcoin tax rates to 20%, potentially transforming the country's digital asset landscape.…
The country's potential re-listing could damage investor confidence and burden financial institutions with higher compliance costs just months after escaping the watchdog's scrutiny.…