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Commissioner Hester Peirce hails the SEC's newly proposed crypto regime as an "important" step forward, days after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act.…
The SEC's surprise launch of Regulation Crypto Assets, concurrent White House meetings with digital asset insiders, and a CFTC Innovation Advisory session mark a watershed week for U.S. crypto policy.…
London fintech Modulr becomes a direct CHAPS participant, settling high-value transactions straight through the Bank of England — a landmark shift for non-bank payment providers.…
Dutch neobank Bunq, with 20 million users across 30+ European countries, is learning what the OCC demands in exchange for a U.S. banking charter.…
Edward Zimbardi, accused of running a $165M crypto Ponzi scheme promising 25% monthly returns, has been deported from Fiji to face US charges.…
Nexo has launched regulated cryptocurrency-backed credit lines in Australia, letting users borrow in Australian dollars or stablecoins against their digital assets.…
Swiss lawmakers have delayed a pivotal decision on US$20 billion in new UBS capital requirements after a parliamentary committee failed to reach consensus.…
The FCA has dismantled its 2018 IPO restrictions, cutting the 7-day research embargo and slashing the free float threshold from 25% to 10% to win back global listings.…
Singapore's Police Force has issued binding Codes of Practice under the Online Criminal Harms Act, forcing major platforms to restrict unknown-contact outreach by January 2027.…
Fireblocks appoints former SEC Acting Chairman Elad Roisman as Chief Regulatory and Policy Officer, signalling a decisive pivot toward Washington as US digital asset rules take shape.…
The US accounting standards body proposes that stablecoins qualify as cash equivalents only with direct issuer redemption rights and one-to-one liquid reserves.…
Klarna's stock drops 21% on a gloomy outlook, Russian depositors panic, and Crédit Agricole clients face a sweeping phishing attack — a volatile week for global banking.…