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Ukraine is taking a major step toward regulating its growing cryptocurrency sector after lawmakers backed a bill aimed at legalizing digital assets and setting clear tax rules. On Wednesday, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, approved the bill in its first reading with 246 votes in favor out of 321.
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For the first time, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued joint guidance confirming that federally registered exchanges are not barred from listing and facilitating spot crypto asset products. SEC.gov | SEC-CFTC Joint Staff Statement (Project Crypto-Crypto Sprint)Project Crypto-Crypto
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South Korea has committed to joining a global effort to improve oversight of cryptocurrency transactions, agreeing to share data with up to 48 countries under the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The initiative is designed to boost tax transparency and curb cross-border evasion in the fast-growing digital asset market.
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A leaked proposal reportedly tied to Donald Trump’s camp has ignited global criticism for suggesting the use of cryptocurrency and tokenized land sales to reshape Gaza after the war. According to The Washington Post, a 38-page document outlines the “Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation (GREAT) Trust.” The plan
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An Indian court has handed down life sentences to 14 people, including a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, in one of the country’s most notorious crypto-related crimes. The ruling closes a high-profile case that exposed deep ties between politics, law enforcement, and the criminal underworld. The Verdict: Life
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Ethereum Foundation Shifts Grant Strategy The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a pause on open grant applications through its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) as it prepares to introduce a new funding model for builders and developers. The Ecosystem Support Program’s Next Chapter | Ethereum Foundation BlogEthereum Foundation Blog In an
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The crypto world is no stranger to controversy, but few cases have sparked as much debate as the standoff between high-profile trader The White Whale and global exchange MEXC. At the heart of the dispute is more than $3 million in frozen funds—and a demand that has raised red
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A coalition of 112 crypto companies, investors, and advocacy groups has issued a firm warning to U.S. lawmakers: their support for upcoming market structure legislation hinges on explicit protections for blockchain software developers. On August 27, the alliance — which includes industry heavyweights such as Coinbase, Kraken, and venture capital
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Coinbase’s new security measures—requiring in-person orientation and limiting certain roles to U.S. citizens—have ignited debate over whether the exchange is protecting itself or pushing the boundaries of U.S. anti-discrimination law. Why Coinbase Is Tightening Security Last week, CEO Brian Armstrong announced that Coinbase will require
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The U.S. has a new law on the books that could transform the stablecoin market. The GENIUS Act — short for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 — lays out the first comprehensive regulatory framework for dollar-pegged digital assets. And with clarity comes money. Investors are
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The first U.S. law regulating stablecoins is already sparking friction between banks and the crypto industry. Major American banking groups are urging lawmakers to revise parts of the newly enacted GENIUS Stablecoin Act, warning that current provisions could disadvantage traditional lenders while giving crypto platforms an edge. US banks
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for fresh measures to protect the network’s neutrality, warning that overreliance on a small set of block builders could expose the blockchain to censorship risks. In an August 22 post on X, Buterin outlined three steps to strengthen Ethereum’s resilience: improving the