Bessent Says U.S. is Targeting Iran’s Crypto Access
Iran’s crypto access is now part of a wider U.S. sanctions push.
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BlackRock Pushes OCC to Drop Tokenized Reserve Cap in GENIUS Act Rulemaking
BlackRock urged the OCC to drop a proposed 20% tokenized reserve cap and expand eligible assets for federally chartered stablecoins under...
Tillis and Alsobrooks Strike Stablecoin Yield Deal, Reviving CLARITY Act Push
Senators resolve the stablecoin yield impasse blocking the CLARITY Act, drawing a line between banned interest payments and permitted...
Australia Payments Draft Eyes Stablecoin Interoperability
Australia draft sees stablecoin interoperability in future payments.
Tillis Becomes New Roadblock for Crypto Bill
Tillis is pushing ethics language that could slow the Senate crypto bill.
Canada Advances Bill to Ban Crypto Political Donations
Canada advances a bill to ban crypto political donations in federal elections.
EU Sanctions Target Russian Crypto Exchanges and Stablecoins
EU widens Russia sanctions to target crypto exchanges, ruble tokens and the digital ruble.
US Banks Have Three Days Left to Shape GENIUS Act Rules
OCC comment deadline on GENIUS Act stablecoin rules is May 1.
Over 120 Crypto Firms Warn Delay on CLARITY Act Risks U.S. Leadership
Over 120 crypto groups urge the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning delays could push innovation, jobs, and regulatory power abroad.
New York and Illinois Target Insider Prediction Bets
Prediction market insider trading drew new state curbs in New York and Illinois.
Banks Seek More Time on GENIUS Act Rules
Banks want more time to comment on GENIUS Act stablecoin rules.
Kraken Urges Small Crypto Tax Exemption
Kraken urges Congress to exempt small crypto transactions from tax reporting.
UK Plans Stablecoin Payments Rule Changes
UK plans payment rule changes for stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
Bank of Korea Chief Backs CBDCs and Deposit Tokens
BOK chief Shin Hyun-song backed CBDCs and deposit tokens.
BIS Warns Dollar Stablecoins Could Strain Banks
BIS warns dollar stablecoins could strain banks and credit markets.
UK FCA Sets 2027 Deadline for Crypto Regulation
UK FCA crypto regulation sets 2027 deadline for full compliance across stablecoins, trading, custody, and staking under new FSMA framework.
AI Helps CFTC Manage Crypto, Prediction Market Growth
The CFTC is using AI tools to offset staffing cuts as it prepares for expanded oversight of crypto and fast-growing prediction markets.
FCA Seeks Input on UK Crypto Rule Guide
FCA is seeking input on guidance for the UK’s future crypto regime.
Solana-Backed PAC Targets Ohio Senate Race With $8M
A crypto-backed super PAC supported by Solana-linked and major financial donors pledges $8 million to oppose Sherrod Brown’s Senate...
Crypto and Banks Clash Again Over Senate Stablecoin Draft
Senate stablecoin draft draws fresh clashes between banks and crypto