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U.S. Regulator Considers Permitting Spot Cryptocurrency Trading on Registered Exchanges
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced plans to permit the trading of spot cryptocurrency contracts on registered exchanges, and is calling on stakeholders to provide input as it moves to implement regulatory clarity. In a statement, Acting Chairman Caroline Pham invited stakeholders to collaborate with the agency to provide clear guidelines on listing spot cryptocurrency ass…
Aug. 5, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
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FinCEN Issues Alert to Financial Institutions on Cryptocurrency Vending Machine Scams
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Treasury, has released an advisory warning financial institutions to be vigilant for suspicious transactions related to cryptocurrency vending machines. These machines, which enable users to purchase and transact in cryptocurrency, provide a convenient means for consumers to acquire digital assets. However, FinCEN warns tha…
Aug. 5, 2025, 1:47 p.m.
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Proposed White House Directive Targets Banks for Terminating Services Based on Ideology
A new executive order is being prepared by the White House, aiming to impose penalties on banks that sever ties with customers based on their ideological stance. According to reports by the Wall Street Journal, this order is expected to be signed by President Donald Trump in the near future. The directive would instruct banking regulators to probe whether financial institutions have breached the …
Aug. 5, 2025, 9:06 a.m.
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French Lawmakers Propose Utilizing Excess Nuclear Energy for Bitcoin Mining
A group of French parliamentarians is drafting legislation to harness excess electricity from nuclear power facilities for bitcoin mining, as per recent public announcements. The plan involves installing mining equipment at sites owned by the state-owned utility company Électricité de France. This approach would capitalize on the surplus energy generated by these nuclear power plants. As the larg…
Aug. 4, 2025, 9:46 a.m.
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UK Watchdog to Open Up Crypto ETNs to Retail Investors from October
In a significant policy shift, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority will permit individual investors to purchase cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes from October 8, provided they are listed on authorized UK exchanges. This decision reverses a 2021 ban, introduced due to concerns over investor safeguards. The regulator's change of heart reflects the growing maturity of the crypto market and incre…
Aug. 3, 2025, 7 a.m.
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SEC's Crypto Task Force Embarks on Nationwide Tour to Gather Insights from Emerging Startups
The newly established Crypto Task Force of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is set to launch a nationwide tour, starting this month, to engage with fledgling crypto startups and broaden the scope of voices in cryptocurrency policy development. Under the leadership of Commissioner Hester Peirce, the task force intends to visit 10 cities between August and December, as announced in a re…
Aug. 2, 2025, 10:30 p.m.
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Hong Kong Introduces New Stablecoin Regulations to Strengthen Its Position in the Crypto Market
Hong Kong has officially implemented its stablecoin regulations, marking a significant step towards achieving its goal of becoming a major crypto and Web3 hub in Southeast Asia. The government has been working to establish a robust regulatory framework for the industry, having introduced guidelines for crypto exchanges over two years ago and initiated consultations on stablecoin rules in 2023. Th…
Aug. 1, 2025, 4:36 p.m.
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Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss Opposes Trump's CFTC Nominee, Citing 'Disqualifying' Views
Tyler Winklevoss, the CEO of Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has come out strongly against President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), citing what he sees as 'disqualifying' views on key issues affecting the industry. The nominee in question, Brian Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner, has been put forward to lead the agency at a critical…
Aug. 1, 2025, 4:08 p.m.
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CoinDCX Engineer Detained in Connection with $43.4 Million Crypto Heist
Authorities in Bengaluru, India have apprehended a 30-year-old software engineer, Rahul Agarwal, who works for CoinDCX, in relation to the theft of approximately $43.4 million in cryptocurrency from the exchange, as reported by the Times of India on Thursday. The engineer's work laptop credentials were purportedly used to gain unauthorized access to CoinDCX's internal systems, facilitating the t…
Aug. 1, 2025, 8:46 a.m.
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SEC Chairman Atkins: Majority of Cryptocurrency Assets Not Classified as Securities
In a recent speech, Atkins unveiled the SEC's 'Project Crypto', an initiative aimed at modernizing securities rules to accommodate the growing crypto market. He emphasized the need for clear guidelines to determine whether a crypto asset is a security, and proposed exemptions and safe harbors for certain crypto-related activities. Atkins also expressed support for self-custody of crypto assets an…
July 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.