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Digital Currency Supporters File Lawsuit Against Illinois Over New Crypto Tax
In a decisive move that underscores the growing tension between regulators and the burgeoning digital‑currency sector, two prominent industry groups have taken legal action against the state of Illinois. The Crypto Council for Innovation, a leading advocacy organization representing a wide array of blockchain‑related businesses, and the Blockchain Association, a national trade group dedicated to …
Aug. 21, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
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Laser Digital, Backed by Nomura, Secures Japan's First Crypto License in Four Years
Laser Digital Japan, a fintech venture supported by the financial giant Nomura, has achieved a landmark milestone by obtaining the first cryptocurrency operating license in Japan since the regulatory freeze that began in 2020. This approval marks a significant turning point for the Japanese digital‑asset ecosystem, signalling both a revival of regulatory confidence and a growing appetite among in…
Aug. 21, 2026, 10:38 a.m.
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CFTC Chair Urges Staff to Draft Crypto Rules If Clarity Act Fails
At the inaugural session of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Innovation Advisory Committee, Chairman Mike Selig delivered a clear and forceful message to the commission’s staff and to industry observers alike: the agency will not stand by while the legislative landscape surrounding digital assets remains uncertain. In his opening remarks, Selig emphasized that the CFTC is prepared to ta…
Aug. 20, 2026, 6:54 p.m.
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Trump Urges Congress to Advance the Clarity Act at White House Cryptocurrency Gathering
In a striking display of political and technological convergence, former President Donald Trump took the podium at a high‑profile White House event centered on cryptocurrency and digital assets, using the platform to press Congress to act swiftly on the so‑called Clarity Act. The gathering, which brought together chief executive officers and senior leaders from a diverse array of forward‑thinking…
Aug. 19, 2026, 7:48 p.m.
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Fairshake’s $2 Million Crypto Campaign Stumbles in Florida Primary
The recent Florida primary election highlighted a dramatic setback for Fairshake, the crypto‑focused political action committee that had poured roughly two million dollars into a high‑visibility advertising blitz. The campaign, which was intended to showcase the benefits of digital assets and rally voter support for candidates friendly to the blockchain industry, instead became a flashpoint for c…
Aug. 19, 2026, 6:10 p.m.
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Andrew Cuomo insists legislation must succeed as he warns the United States is lagging in cryptocurrency regulation
Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York, has taken a public stand urging Congress to move swiftly on the CLARITY Act, a piece of legislation he believes is critical for integrating cryptocurrency into the broader financial system. In recent remarks, Cuomo warned that the United States is falling behind other nations that are already establishing clear frameworks for digital assets, and that…
Aug. 19, 2026, 1:35 a.m.
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FASB Suggests Classifying Certain Stablecoins as Cash Equivalents
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the independent nonprofit organization responsible for establishing and improving U.S. accounting standards, has recently introduced a significant proposal that could reshape how digital assets—specifically stablecoins—are reported on corporate balance sheets. The board’s draft guidance suggests that a subset of stablecoins, those that meet strict …
Aug. 18, 2026, 9:25 p.m.
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U.S. SEC Unveils Groundbreaking Crypto Regulation in Unexpected Move
In a development that has sent ripples through the financial and technology sectors, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a sweeping set of rules for digital assets, branded as "Regulation Crypto." The announcement came as a surprise because the agency had just called off a meeting that was slated to consider the very same proposal. By unveiling the framework in this unexpe…
Aug. 18, 2026, 7:09 p.m.
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U.S. Treasury Department Introduces GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulation
The United States Treasury Department has put forward a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at implementing the stablecoin provisions contained within the GENIUS Act, a piece of legislation that Congress finalized in the previous session. This proposal is significant because it attempts to translate the broad policy goals of the Act into concrete rules that can be applied by federal agencies…
Aug. 17, 2026, 2:44 p.m.
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Binance Provided User Information to Russian Authorities, Resulting in the Detention of a Ukrainian Benefactor
In a recent development that underscores the complex intersection of cryptocurrency exchanges, international law enforcement, and geopolitical tensions, the global crypto platform Binance disclosed that it had supplied user data to Russian officials. This disclosure came after a Ukrainian donor was apprehended by Russian authorities, an incident that has drawn significant attention from the broad…
Aug. 17, 2026, 9:16 a.m.