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South Korea may be on the verge of a significant shift in its crypto policy. The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the country’s top financial regulator, has submitted a roadmap outlining a path to approve spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to local reports. The proposal, filed with the Presidential
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A little-known financial firm with ties to Donald Trump’s sons is at the center of a surprising $120 million gain, following an unexpected crypto pivot by a struggling toy manufacturer. SRM Entertainment, a Florida-based company known for its licensed children’s merchandise, recently rebranded as Tron Inc., shifting focus
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As digital currencies move closer to mainstream regulation, U.S. President Donald Trump is urging lawmakers to fast-track legislation that could define the future of stablecoins in America. On Tuesday, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act cleared its final hurdle in the Senate with
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As South Korea steps deeper into the digital finance era, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has raised a red flag over the potential impact of won-pegged stablecoins. While the government eyes these digital assets as a tool to strengthen the local currency’s role and reduce capital flight, central bank
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Vietnam has taken a major step forward in the global digital asset landscape, officially passing a law that recognizes cryptocurrencies as property. The legislation, known as the Digital Technology Industry Law, was approved by the National Assembly on June 14 and is set to take effect in January 2026. Under
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed earning $57.7 million from a cryptocurrency venture, highlighting the growing role of digital assets in his expansive financial portfolio. The figure was disclosed in a 234-page financial filing made public by the Office of Government Ethics on Friday, offering a rare
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs are making a renewed push to close the books on their nearly five-year legal fight. In a joint court filing on Thursday, both parties urged a federal judge to approve a $125 million settlement agreement that would split the
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially withdrawn a series of controversial crypto-related proposals introduced under former Chair Gary Gensler, signaling a notable shift in the agency’s regulatory approach toward digital assets. Among the scrapped rules was a proposal to amend Exchange Act Rule 3b-16, which
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Meta’s revived interest in stablecoins is drawing fresh scrutiny from Washington. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have sent a pointed letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, questioning the company’s possible return to private digital currency plans. The letter comes amid reports that Meta is in early
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Cryptocurrency isn’t just reshaping finance—it’s now a growing force in politics, according to David Plouffe, former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris. Speaking at Coinbase’s State of Crypto Summit in New York on Thursday, Plouffe called crypto an “important lever” in
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The U.S. stablecoin market may be heading for explosive growth, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stating it could exceed $2 trillion by the end of 2028. Speaking during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Bessent backed projections that the GENIUS Act—landmark legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins—could unlock vast
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Connecticut has officially drawn a line in the sand when it comes to government involvement in cryptocurrency. In a unanimous vote, the state’s legislature passed a bill that prohibits state and local governments from investing in or holding digital assets. The law also bans the establishment of a crypto