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The U.S. House of Representatives is turning its focus to cryptocurrency regulation with the launch of "Crypto Week," set to begin on July 14. GOP lawmakers have lined up three major bills for review, each with potential to shape the future of digital assets in the United
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Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the $61.5 billion USDC stablecoin, has taken a major step toward integrating more tightly with the U.S. financial system. The company has applied for a national banking license, according to a report from Reuters. If approved, the license would allow Circle to
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Bitcoin is inching its way into the U.S. housing market, with mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reportedly preparing to recognize it as an asset in mortgage applications. It’s a groundbreaking move that marks one of the clearest signs yet that crypto is being integrated into traditional
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After years of legal wrangling, Ripple is formally stepping away from its courtroom battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a final shift in focus toward its broader business goals. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on Friday via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the
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The U.S. financial landscape is entering uncertain territory as inflation ticks upward and political pressure mounts on the Federal Reserve. Former President Donald Trump is once again at odds with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising the prospect of a significant reshuffle that could ripple through global markets. Inflation Creeps
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In a major legislative milestone for the digital economy, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 (H.R. 1664), signaling a pivotal shift in how the federal government approaches blockchain and decentralized technologies. If approved by the Senate, this bipartisan bill could
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Hong Kong has unveiled its latest digital asset policy roadmap, signaling a deeper commitment to becoming a global leader in crypto regulation, innovation, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Announced on June 26, Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets marks the city’s most ambitious effort yet
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Kraken, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has secured a MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, marking a major step forward in its European expansion strategy. The license grants Kraken the legal authority to offer regulated crypto services across all 30 countries in
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The European Commission is reportedly considering a key adjustment to its MiCA regulation—one that could offer crypto firms a more flexible path to operating stablecoins within the EU. While the proposed change wouldn't loosen licensing standards, it would allow companies to offer both EU-approved and global versions
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Starting June 27, UK banking giant Barclays will block customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies, citing growing concerns over financial risk and consumer protection. In a notice posted on its website, Barclays explained that the decision stems from the unpredictable nature of digital assets and the lack of
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Arizona lawmakers are taking another swing at establishing a state-run reserve fund for cryptocurrency assets seized through criminal investigations. The proposed legislation, House Bill 2324 (HB 2324), narrowly passed the state Senate on Thursday in a 16-14 vote and now heads back to the House for further review. Bill Status
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Canadian digital asset firm SOL Strategies is preparing to enter U.S. markets, filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol STKE. The Ontario-based company, known for its strategic focus on the Solana blockchain,