Topic: #regulatory
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UK Tightens Election Funding Rules on Crypto Billionaire Donors
The UK government extended caps on overseas donations to cover a donor's first year of residency, directly targeting billionaire Tether investors and crypto-linked financiers backing Reform UK, amid investigations into undeclared gifts to Nigel Farage.
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Stablecoin Winners Will Be Decided by Collateral, Not Yield
Yield-bearing stablecoins are racing toward a $50 billion market, but collateral acceptance—not returns—will ultimately determine which projects succeed, argues Artem Tolkachev, Chief RWA Officer at Falcon Finance.
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White House posts 129-to-1 deregulation ratio, revokes Biden digital asset rules
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda revealed 646 finalized deregulatory actions versus 5 new regulatory ones, a 129-to-1 ratio that far exceeds the administration's stated 10-to-1 target. The push includes revoking Biden's digital asset framework and establishing a pro-innovation working group.
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Argentina vs Cape Verde: $ARG fan token and prediction market volatility
Argentina's World Cup knockout against Cape Verde on July 3 is triggering trading activity in the $ARG fan token and crypto prediction markets, exposing traders to regulatory and liquidity risks that can move prices faster than the scoreboard.
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South Korea launches 24-hour won-dollar trading for developed-market status
South Korea began continuous KRW/USD trading on July 6, 2026, extending forex access from weekday-only hours to roughly 6 a.m. Monday through 6 a.m. Saturday. The move addresses MSCI's currency-control concerns and could unlock billions in passive index inflows if the country achieves developed-market classification.
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Lummis defends Clarity Act against Warren's illicit-finance claims
Senator Cynthia Lummis countered Elizabeth Warren's criticism of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, saying the bill includes 16 illicit finance safeguards including BSA/AML rules and Iran-related sanctions provisions.
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Crypto card deposits hit $10B milestone as stablecoins reshape payments
Crypto card deposits surpassed $10 billion for the first time in early July 2026, marking an 82% year-to-date surge and signaling stablecoins' emergence as practical payment infrastructure rather than speculative assets.
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Samsung, Micron, SK Hynix face DRAM price-fixing antitrust lawsuit
A federal antitrust lawsuit filed June 25 accuses Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix of colluding to suppress commodity DRAM production and inflate prices by roughly 700% over four years, marking the second major price-fixing case against the three manufacturers in two decades.
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US Treasury sanctions Brazilian nationals for $30M crypto money laundering
The US Treasury's OFAC sanctioned two Brazilian nationals, three Brazilian companies, and one Portuguese firm for laundering over $30 million in drug proceeds through cryptocurrency tied to the PCC criminal organization, marking the third enforcement action against the group.
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EU unblocks €6.6B Ukraine aid, proposes 21st sanctions package on Russian crypto
The EU confirmed €6.6 billion in military funding for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, while simultaneously proposing its 21st sanctions package to target Russian banks and crypto platforms facilitating sanctions evasion.
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Supreme Court upholds Fed independence, keeps Lisa Cook on board
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on June 29 that President Trump cannot fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, reinforcing the Fed's independence from presidential removal power and carving out special protections for the central bank.
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Trump reports $1.4 billion crypto income in annual disclosure
Trump's family collected over $1.4 billion from crypto projects in 2025, according to financial filings submitted in June 2026. The income came largely from World Liberty Financial token sales and meme coin royalties, raising questions about regulatory conflicts of interest.
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Dutch Prosecutors Seek Bankruptcy of Unlicensed Knaken Exchange
Dutch prosecutors have asked a Rotterdam court to wind up Knaken, an unlicensed crypto platform that has been offline since June and locked 30,000 customers out of their holdings. The move comes as Europe's new crypto licensing regime tightens rules on unregulated exchanges.
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Taiwan raids Super Micro Computer in Nvidia chip smuggling probe
Taiwanese prosecutors searched Super Micro Computer's Taiwan offices and residences of six individuals on June 29 as part of an expanding investigation into alleged illegal exports of Nvidia AI chips to China, following US federal charges unsealed in March.
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Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Oil Pricing After Accusing Majors of Gouging
President Trump accused major oil companies of price gouging on June 24 and ordered the Department of Justice to investigate their pricing practices, citing a gap between crude oil declines and gasoline price drops.
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MiCA Deadline Forces 3,000+ European Crypto Firms to Shut Down or Comply
As Europe's transitional MiCA licensing period ends July 1, over 3,000 pre-licensed crypto firms must shut down or comply with new rules. Only 244 firms have secured MiCA authorization so far, with compliance costs reaching into millions.
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American Express hires VP for stablecoin and blockchain partnerships
American Express posted a job listing for a Vice President of Stablecoin and Blockchain Partnerships within its Digital Labs division, signaling the credit card giant's formal push into blockchain payments and stablecoin infrastructure alongside Visa and Mastercard.
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EWC26 VALORANT relocates to Paris with 16 teams and $2M prize pool
Esports World Cup 2026's VALORANT competition moves to Paris from Saudi Arabia, featuring 16 teams, a $2 million prize pool, and regulated crypto sponsor participation amid geopolitical shifts.
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Cape Verde's World Cup upset fuels crypto prediction market surge
Cape Verde, a nation of 500,000 people, advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever and now faces Argentina on July 3. The historic match has driven millions in bets through crypto prediction platforms like Polymarket, raising questions about regulatory oversight as FIFA partners with Kraken.
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CFTC proposes futures-based reporting framework for event contracts
The CFTC published a proposed rule on June 25 that would shift fully collateralized event contracts from swap reporting to futures-based compliance, ending 9 years of temporary regulatory relief and signaling a comprehensive overhaul of the event contract space.
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SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $289M, creating Japan's largest crypto exchange
SBI Holdings announced Thursday it will acquire Tokyo-based crypto exchange Bitbank for roughly $289 million, pending regulatory approval. The combined firm would hold $6.8 billion in assets under custody and serve 2.92 million accounts.
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FIFA 2026 World Cup: Kraken, Avalanche, Chainlink secure official crypto partnerships
Kraken, Avalanche, and Chainlink have secured official FIFA partnerships ahead of the 2026 World Cup, marking crypto's deepest integration into a major sporting event. The expansion to 48 teams across North America could drive mainstream adoption, but fan token volatility and regulatory headwinds pose risks.
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Carstens Backs Stablecoin-Fiat Coexistence, Calls for Global Regulation
Agustín Carstens, the former general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, said stablecoins can enhance financial inclusion and innovation, reversing his earlier skepticism and calling for regulatory frameworks that enable them to coexist with traditional fiat money.
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EU Parliament approves digital euro legal framework ahead of 2030 launch
The European Parliament's ECON Committee approved a proposal advancing the EU's digital euro plans, clearing the path for final legislative negotiations and alignment with the ECB's pre-2030 launch objective.