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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.

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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.

Blockchain

Today's Key Developments in Crypto

Stay updated on significant trends and regulatory changes affecting the cryptocurrency landscape.

Crypto

UAE's New Financial Regulation Targets DeFi and Web3

The United Arab Emirates introduces a financial law that incorporates decentralized finance (DeFi) and the Web3 sector into its regulatory framework, marking a significant change for the industry.

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Korean Stablecoin Regulations at a Standstill Due to Bank Disputes

South Korea faces delays in establishing a framework for stablecoins amidst disagreements regarding the involvement of banks in issuance.

Finance

KR1 Plans to Transition to the London Stock Exchange as UK Embraces Crypto

British crypto firm KR1 is set to elevate its listing to the London Stock Exchange amidst a shift in the UK's regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies.