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Thailand’s financial regulator is cracking down on unauthorized cryptocurrency platforms. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday that it will block local access to five unlicensed exchanges—Bybit, 1000X, CoinEx, OKX, and XT—citing investor protection and anti-money laundering concerns. The decision is part of
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Singapore, May 29, 2025 — Foresight Ventures has published an in-depth analysis of the newly enacted GENIUS Act, hailing it as a transformative step in U.S. stablecoin regulation with far-reaching implications for startups and the broader digital finance ecosystem. The GENIUS Act—short for Guaranteed Electronic National Innovation for United
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Bybit, currently the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has taken a major step in its global growth strategy by obtaining a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). This license grants Bybit the legal ability to operate across all 29 European
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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a public consultation on proposed regulations for stablecoins and cryptocurrency custody services, marking a significant step toward establishing clearer rules for digital assets. The announcement, made on May 28, is part of the UK’s broader strategy to bring structure and
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South Korea’s Democratic Party is urging the government to move quickly on launching a stablecoin backed by the Korean won (KRW), hoping to secure a leading role in the global digital asset race before U.S. regulations dominate the landscape. According to a report from local news outlet Edaily,
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As U.S. lawmakers inch closer to passing legislation on stablecoins, Tether—the world’s largest stablecoin issuer—says it’s not making the U.S. a top priority. Despite movement on Capitol Hill, the company is turning its attention elsewhere, citing regulatory uncertainty and a stronger demand for digital
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A U.S. federal judge has overturned fraud and market manipulation convictions against Avraham Eisenberg, the trader at the center of the $110 million Mango Markets crypto exploit, citing a lack of evidence and the permissionless nature of decentralized finance (DeFi). In a ruling issued Friday, U.S. District Judge
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Several of America’s largest banks are in early discussions to jointly launch a U.S.-backed stablecoin, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The move comes as lawmakers ramp up efforts to establish a national regulatory framework for digital assets. The reported collaboration includes institutions linked
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally acknowledged a filing for a staked exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Tron (TRX), submitted by Canary Capital through the Cboe BZX Exchange. The move marks a step forward for the proposed fund, even as the agency continues to postpone decisions
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Momentum for cryptocurrency regulation is building across the United States, with new state-level initiatives and renewed efforts in Congress signaling a more structured approach to digital assets. This week, Michigan introduced a series of crypto-focused bills that combine financial innovation with environmental strategy, while federal lawmakers push to clarify the
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David Sacks, the White House's lead advisor on cryptocurrency policy, has expressed strong confidence that a landmark stablecoin regulation bill — known as the GENIUS Act — is on track to pass, potentially reshaping the global financial landscape and reinforcing U.S. dollar dominance. Speaking during an interview on CNBC’
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Unicoin, Inc. and several of its top executives, accusing them of deceiving investors with overstated fundraising figures and unsubstantiated claims of real estate backing for their crypto token. According to the SEC’s complaint, Unicoin allegedly misled over