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Key Highlights ASIC extended the crypto licensing deadline to September 30, 2026, giving firms more time to comply. The extension covers AFS licences, market licences, and clearing and settlement licences,…
Key Highlights Rep. William Timmons called Bitcoin a “profound challenge” to authoritarian governments. Experts from Anchorage Digital, Digital Chamber, and policy groups joined the discussion. Timmons warned China could dominate…
Key Highlights Representative William Timmons asked how governments will track and tax digital assets as blockchain payments become more common. A roundtable witness said blockchain networks are faster and more…
Show AI Summary On Thursday, a Congressional roundtable examined digital assets’ role in advancing US national security, with discussions on blockchain technology’s potential to support financial freedom abroad The hearing,…
Key Highlights Kalshi filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois over SB 3019. The platform argues the law violates federal authority under the Commodity Exchange Act. Illinois’ new law would require…
Show AI Summary The CLARITY Act’s passage could significantly impact the US digital asset market, with potential regulatory clarity affecting investor confidence and market growth. Lawmakers’ negotiations over stablecoin yield…
Key Highlights Noman Saleem was sentenced to 15 months in prison for a fake crypto influencer scam that stole over $1.4 million from investors. He used Telegram and fake influencer…
Key Highlights ESMA has called on unauthorized crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to begin an orderly exit from the EU market. The directive comes ahead of the July 1, 2026, end…
Key Highlights More than 80 anti-trafficking and faith-based advocates urged senators to strengthen the CLARITY Act. The coalition warned that regulatory gaps could be exploited by traffickers and organized crime…
Key Highlights The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 9 individuals and 26 entities linked to the Prince Group for running large-scale online scam and money laundering operations. Officials say the network used…