US Senate Adds CBDC Ban to Bipartisan Housing Reform Bill
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan housing reform bill that includes a provision temporarily blocking the creation of a US CBDC.
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Revolut Secures UK Bank Licence, Signals New Services Ahead
Revolut has secured a UK banking licence from the PRA and Financial Conduct Authority, moving closer to becoming a fully regulated bank.
Ghana Approves 11 Crypto Firms for Regulatory Sandbox Pilot
Ghana has approved 11 cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to participate in a regulatory sandbox supervised by the Bank of Ghana.
Digital Asset Firms Target OCC Custody Charters
Eleven crypto and fintech firms sought OCC trust bank charters in just 83 days, racing to control custody and settlement infrastructure.
Societe Generale-FORGE Expands EURCV Stablecoin to Stellar
Société Générale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), to the Stellar network.
Ripple Targets April for Australia Financial Licence Deal
Ripple is aiming to secure anAFSL by acquiring BC Payments Australia, with the deal expected to close around April.
EU’s DAC8 Rule: Crypto Platforms Start Tax Reporting
DAC8 and CARF went live January 1. For any crypto platform touching EU users, the compliance window has closed - and the stakes are...
OCC Faces Potential Lawsuit from BPI Over Crypto Trust Bank Charters
The Bank Policy Institute is weighing a lawsuit against the OCC over national crypto trust bank charters. The dispute focuses on whether...
Blockchain.com Expands Into Ghana After Nigeria Trading Boom
Blockchain.com is expanding into Ghana following a sharp rise in cryptocurrency trading across West Africa.
SEC Settlement to End Tron Case Against Justin Sun; Rainberry to Pay $10 Million
The SEC has moved to settle its Tron enforcement case, pending a judge’s approval in Manhattan. Rainberry would pay $10 million and accept...
Vancouver Staff Urge Council to Close Bitcoin Reserve Motion After Charter Review
Vancouver city staff recommend closing the city’s Bitcoin reserve and payments motion after concluding it is not allowed under the...
Dubai Regulator Orders KuCoin Entities to Halt Operations
VARA has ordered entities linked to crypto exchange KuCoin to halt activities it says were conducted without proper authorisation.
IRS Pushes Digital-Only Crypto Tax Forms in New Proposal
The IRS has proposed a rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver required tax forms only through electronic channels.
US Crypto Bill Stalls as Banks Resist Stablecoin Yield
Banks and crypto firms clash over stablecoin rewards, stalling the Clarity Act and raising new doubts about U.S. crypto regulation this...
UK Lords Question Coinbase on Stablecoin Risks
Lawmakers in the UK House of Lords questioned a Coinbase executive on stablecoin risks, including stability, KYC, and bank runs.
Regulatory Delays Threaten $16.8B Finance Gain
Regulatory hesitation could cost Australia $16.8B a year as digital finance reforms stall, leaving tokenized markets stuck in pilot mode.
Hong Kong Links Mainland Trade Data On-Chain
Hong Kong is developing a blockchain platform to connect mainland trade data, digitize cargo documents, and streamline cross-border trade...
Senate Housing Bill Adds Fed CBDC Ban Until 2030
A Senate Banking Committee housing package includes a provision barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC through Dec. 31, 2030. The...
European Banks Line Up Partners for 2026 Stablecoin
European banks are teaming up with crypto exchanges and digital asset firms as they prepare for expected stablecoin activity in 2026.
Anthropic Defies Pentagon Over Crypto Policy
Anthropic rejected a Pentagon demand for unrestricted military AI access, escalating a clash that could reshape government power over tech...