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UK Parliament Launches Banking Access Inquiry for Crypto Firms
A UK parliamentary group has opened a formal investigation into banking restrictions affecting cryptocurrency companies and consumers, signaling growing frustration with financial institutions' reluctance to serve the sector despite incoming regulatory clarity.
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Coinbase Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Momentum Builds
Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack endorsed the CLARITY Act on July 20, reversing the exchange's January opposition. The reversal follows banking compromises that strengthened consumer protections, but a Senate ethics deadlock over high-profile crypto holdings threatens to derail passage despite...
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Brazil's Securities Regulator Launches Tokenization Task Force With 60-Day Deadline
Brazil's CVM has formed a 14-member tokenization task force with a 60-day deadline to draft an experimental regulatory framework for on-chain securities trading, signaling the country's proactive approach to digital asset oversight.
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US Regulators Miss GENIUS Act Deadline; Stablecoin Issuers Face Compliance Uncertainty Until 2028
US federal regulators failed to meet the July 18, 2026 deadline to finalize stablecoin implementing regulations under the GENIUS Act, instead issuing 10 proposed rules and leaving the industry in regulatory limbo for nearly two more years.
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South Korea's FSS Targets Upbit Operator Over $32-36M Hack
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has initiated a sanctions process against Dunamu, operator of Upbit, following a $32-36 million cryptocurrency theft. The move tests regulatory authority under a law that contains no explicit provisions for hacking incidents.
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CLARITY Act Passage Odds Hit Record Low Amid Senate Ethics Dispute
Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act passing this year have collapsed to 24%, the lowest level since traders began tracking the bill, after a White House meeting with Senate Republicans failed to resolve a dispute over ethics provisions.
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Senator Warren Demands Trump Disclose 2026 Crypto Earnings
Senator Elizabeth Warren has requested that President Donald Trump disclose his cryptocurrency earnings from January through July 2026, citing potential conflict of interest concerns as the Senate prepares to vote on major crypto legislation within days.
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ECB Warns Stablecoin Growth Threatens Bank Deposits, Pushes Digital Euro
The European Central Bank is escalating its campaign against private stablecoins, with board member Piero Cipollone warning that USD-denominated stablecoins could erode European bank deposits and undermine monetary policy effectiveness across the eurozone.
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SBI Holdings Completes Coinhako Acquisition with MAS Approval
SBI Holdings has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Coinhako, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform, following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The deal brings approximately 400,000 users into SBI's digital asset operations across Asia-Pacific.
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US Indicts South Dakota Crypto Investor Over $20M Ponzi Scheme
Benjamin Wiener, a South Dakota-based crypto investor, has been indicted on 29 federal counts including wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged $20 million Ponzi scheme operated through entities named Benaiah.
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US Indicts South Dakota Crypto Investor in $20M Ponzi Scheme
Federal prosecutors have indicted Benjamin Wiener on 29 counts including wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged $20 million Ponzi scheme operated through his Benaiah crypto entities.
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FATF Escalates Stablecoin Crackdown as Criminal Networks Exploit Compliance Gaps
The Financial Action Task Force has escalated its push for stricter anti-money laundering enforcement on stablecoins, citing increased criminal use. The move will reshape the market through higher compliance costs and consolidation around major issuers.
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Injective Files for SEC Transfer Agent Registration
Injective has filed for SEC transfer agent registration, establishing a legally compliant pathway for maintaining tokenized securities ownership records on the blockchain. The filing marks a significant step toward bringing securities infrastructure onchain.
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BitPay Secures Dutch MiCA License, Eyes EU Stablecoin Expansion
BitPay has secured regulatory approval from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) to operate as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA, marking a significant milestone for the payment processor's European operations and stablecoin expansion strategy.
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BitPay Secures Dutch MiCA License for EU Stablecoin Expansion
BitPay has secured regulatory approval from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets to operate as a crypto-asset service provider under MiCA, enabling expansion of stablecoin payment services across the EU.
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CFTC Probes Trump's Teleprompter Operator for Alleged Kalshi Insider Trading
A White House teleprompter operator who has worked for Donald Trump since 2016 is under federal investigation by the CFTC for allegedly using advance knowledge of the president's remarks to place profitable bets on Kalshi, a prediction market platform. The operator won more than $100,000 from...
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Trump Meets Lawmakers Thursday on Crypto Bill Ethics
President Trump is scheduled to meet with lawmakers and White House staff on Thursday, July 17, to discuss ethics provisions in a stalled cryptocurrency bill. The meeting has been described as "hugely positive" and could represent a breakthrough in months of legislative gridlock.
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FATF Pushes Stricter Stablecoin AML Rules as Criminal Networks Exploit Compliance Gaps
The Financial Action Task Force is calling for faster and more rigorous enforcement of anti-money laundering rules on stablecoins as criminal networks exploit regulatory gaps. The push will drive up compliance costs, disproportionately impacting smaller issuers and potentially consolidating the...
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US Senate Unanimously Opposes Clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution on July 16, 2026, opposing any presidential pardon or commutation for convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego secured the measure, marking rare bipartisan alignment on crypto policy.
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UK Government Review Warns Judges Unprepared for Crypto Laundering and AI Fraud
A UK government-backed review warns that magistrates and judges lack adequate training to handle rising cryptocurrency money laundering and AI-enabled fraud cases. The assessment calls for structured judicial education programs to ensure effective prosecution and maintain public trust in the...
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Czech Republic Blacklists Polymarket, Orders ISP Blocks Over Gambling Violations
The Czech Finance Ministry added Polymarket to its blacklist of unauthorized online gambling websites, ordering internet service providers to block access within 15 days. The action marks an escalation in European regulatory pressure against decentralized prediction markets.
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Binance Pivots to Crypto Super App Strategy, Betting on Stablecoins to Challenge Traditional Finance
Binance is pivoting from pure exchange operations toward a comprehensive financial platform centered on stablecoin infrastructure, mirroring WeChat Pay and Alipay. The strategy aims to diversify revenue and hedge regulatory pressure, but faces execution risks and regulatory uncertainty.
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US and UK Unveil 10-Point Digital Asset Roadmap for Stablecoins
The United States and United Kingdom have jointly released a 10-point digital asset roadmap aimed at reducing regulatory friction around stablecoins and tokenized assets while promoting innovation across both jurisdictions.
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Senate Democrats Block Clarity Act as 'Corrupt,' Derailing Bipartisan Crypto Push
Senate Democrats have publicly opposed the Clarity Act, calling the bill corrupt and signaling a major fracture in bipartisan momentum for digital asset regulation. The move threatens the most serious congressional attempt in years to establish a coherent regulatory framework.
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