Crypto News
Crypto Community Expresses Regret Over Senator Lummis' Decision Not to Run Again
The crypto sector shows gratitude towards Senator Cynthia Lummis for her contributions as she announces her retirement from the Senate.
Crypto
South Korea Mulls Crypto Account Freezes to Combat Manipulation
A proposal under consideration by South Korean financial regulators aims to enable pre-emptive freezes of cryptocurrency accounts suspected of manipulation, mirroring stock market regulations.
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India Critiques Unbacked Cryptocurrencies as RBI Launches Digital Currency Initiative
The Indian government is cautious about cryptocurrencies while announcing a new digital currency backed by the Reserve Bank of India.
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Coinbase Makes A Careful Re-Entry Into Indian Market After Two-Year Hiatus
Coinbase has reinstated app registrations in India, with plans to introduce local fiat on-ramps in 2026 after a challenging departure over two years ago.
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Nomura Expands Into Japan's Institutional Cryptocurrency Sector
Nomura's Laser Digital Holdings is in discussions with Japan's FSA to secure a crypto trading license aimed at institutional investors.
Crypto
KuCoin's European Division Achieves MiCA License While Malta Stands Aside
KuCoin EU garners a crucial MiCA license from Austria's Financial Market Authority, enabling its operations across 29 EEA nations, but excluding Malta.
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Ripple Expands to Bahrain with RLUSD Stablecoin Partnership
Ripple has announced a partnership with Bahrain Fintech Bay to introduce its RLUSD stablecoin to local financial institutions.
Ecosystem
Nigeria Implements New Tax Regulations for Crypto Providers
Nigeria's recent tax reforms integrate cryptocurrency transactions with identity verification systems, significantly changing the digital asset landscape.
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CFTC Withdraws Crypto Delivery Guidance, Easing Regulations for Exchanges
The CFTC has eliminated its previous guidance on cryptocurrency delivery, granting exchanges more operational leeway, as noted by StarkWare's Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos.
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UK Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Bank of England's Stablecoin Regulation
A group of UK parliamentarians warns that proposed stablecoin regulations by the Bank of England may lead innovation to migrate overseas.
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Binance Gains Licenses from ADGM for Global Platform Operations
Binance has received licenses from the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allowing it to operate its international exchange and broker-dealer services.
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SEC Concludes Investigation into Ondo Finance's Tokenization Efforts
The SEC has formally closed its investigation into Ondo Finance, indicating a shift in the regulatory approach to digital asset tokenization in the U.S.
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Italy Establishes Strict Deadline for Crypto Platforms to Meet MiCA Standards
Italy's markets regulator enforces firm deadlines for virtual asset service providers to comply with MiCA regulations, giving them until December 30 to apply for authorization or exit the market.
Economy
Trump Suggests Kevin Hassett as Future Fed Chair, Boosting His Market Odds
Speculation surrounds Kevin Hassett as the potential next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve following remarks by Donald Trump, significantly increasing betting odds on his nomination.
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UK Evaluates Prospective Ban on Cryptocurrency Donations for Political Parties
The UK government is contemplating a prohibition on crypto donations to political parties amid rising concerns over funding transparency and foreign influence.
Crypto
HashKey Moves Closer to IPO amid Regulatory Concerns in China
HashKey Holdings inches closer to a public offering as the Hong Kong Stock Exchange publishes essential documents amid a tense regulatory environment from China.
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Wemade collaborates with partners to advance KRW stablecoin initiative following challenges
Wemade has formed the GAKS alliance, comprising Chainalysis, CertiK, and SentBe, to support the mainnet for a compliant KRW stablecoin after facing various obstacles.
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Uzbekistan Approves Stablecoins for Payments Under New Regulatory Framework
Uzbekistan is set to implement stablecoins as a legitimate payment method starting January 2026 through a newly established regulatory sandbox.
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FCA Tests Crypto Transparency with New Templates in UK Regulatory Landscape
The UK's FCA has begun trials with Eunice for crypto disclosure templates to enhance transparency in the sector.
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Thai Authorities Demand Erasure of 1.2 Million Iris Scans from Sam Altman's World
The Thai government is calling for the deletion of iris scans from the Sam Altman-supported digital ID project World, as operations halted over legislative breaches.
