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The company submitted a structure to the District Court suggesting fees ranging from 5 percent to 15 percent for purchases made outside its in-app payment system.

The social media giant deactivated hundreds of thousands of accounts since December as Australia's internet regulator considers an enforcement lawsuit and other nations eye similar restrictions.

A Bank of Russia draft directive permits public exchange access for three major digital assets, imposing a 300,000-ruble annual cap for non-qualified investors while excluding XRP.

The Coinbase Ventures- and BlackRock-backed market maker secured VARA approval for its Dubai entity, Flowdesk Omega FZE, to serve institutional and qualified investors.

CEO Kevin Hourican expects the acquisition to close by early 2027 despite a second information request from regulators.

The Senate's postponement of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act until September is hammering XRP, with open interest up 32 percent and technical signals pointing to a potential break below $1.

AUSTRAC halted Cryptolink's virtual asset services for three months, citing persistent failures in anti-money laundering reporting and risk management.

Anthropic now marks text from Claude models launched after Aug. 2, 2026, and adds C2PA metadata to generated files — a move prompted by EU AI Act obligations but applied worldwide.

Delphi Digital's 'State of Token Markets' report flags sell pressure baked into current issuance mechanics, as the U.S. STO market expands despite CLARITY Act delays.

XRP's 5 percent weekly decline deepens as its ETFs pull in just $1 million versus hundreds of millions for Bitcoin and Ether funds, with a key regulatory bill stalled until at least mid-September.

The European Commission proposed overhauling its 2009 cookie consent rules, aiming to save users 198 million hours a year by letting web browsers manage preferences

Regulators raised the minimum investment tenfold to 30 million won after single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to Samsung and SK Hynix sparked a market rout.

Free speech groups say the FCC is using broadcast license renewals to police newsroom decisions — and the ACLU calls it unconstitutional.

A critical flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets triggered a massive Bitcoin outflow, driving small holders to centralized exchanges and alternative custody.

Tech companies are committing serious capital to AI safety and compliance, turning ethical obligations into balance-sheet decisions with real competitive consequences.

The exchange now channels most data requests through its UAE entities, increasing response times for authorities tracking illicit crypto flows and hindering asset recovery.

Nvidia, Meta and Microsoft joined 22 other firms in a letter to Washington on July 24, backing open-weight AI models after a critical vulnerability exposed closed-model limits.

Enterprises are shrinking large AI models to slash cloud bills, but the same efficiency that lowers costs is now drawing scrutiny from lawmakers debating oversight.

BitMEX's operational exit, the CLARITY Act's legislative push and $8.3 million in DeFi exploits defined a volatile week for crypto markets.

A UN report ties record regional losses to crypto fraud, spotlighting illicit USDT flows and exchange compliance failures across Southeast Asia.

The pioneering derivatives platform is directing users to close positions and withdraw funds before the deadline, marking a major consolidation in leveraged trading.

The decision signals a U.S. strategy prioritizing AI development speed, easing regulatory burdens for major technology companies competing with China

President's escalating legal challenges divert White House attention, delaying key crypto and banking legislation while benefiting established financial players

Rep. Tim Burchett slams Senate gridlock as banking lobbyists spend millions to block crypto rules

The SEC postponed a decision on an innovation exemption for tokenized securities, expressing concerns over interoperability and custody

The American Reserve Modernization Act would consolidate management of U.S. government-held cryptocurrencies into a national reserve

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey demands restitution and penalties from Bitcoin ATM operator CoinFlip, alleging fraud targeting elderly residents

Coalition funded by Coinbase and Ripple escalated campaign against federal prosecutors with Washington light display

The President's new initiative seeks to dismantle regulatory enforcement across federal agencies, empowering conservative legal groups and industry allies

New Democratic bill would impose fees on power companies tied to historical emissions, threatening billions in shareholder returns

Tether's trademark filings in South Korea, including for its gold-backed stablecoin XAUT, position the issuer for market entry as new stablecoin regulations approach

Gov. Tim Walz signed HF 3709, allowing licensed entities to offer virtual currency custody services with clear regulatory framework

Financial industry groups and digital asset firms spent millions on K Street this quarter, aiming to secure legislation before the pre-election legislative window closes

Central bank and regulators develop standards to integrate digital assets into wholesale financial markets

Brazilian authorities confiscated $14 million in digital assets during 2025, a six-fold increase over the prior year as enforcement targets illicit finance and money laundering operations

The proposed legislation offers clear digital asset definitions, potentially reducing regulatory uncertainty and unlocking institutional capital for tokens like XRP

Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan met with U.S. policymakers this week to discuss integrating decentralized derivatives into federal regulatory frameworks

XRP registered its largest daily gain in three months, reaching $1.41 following the CLARITY Act's advancement, signaling market demand for clear digital asset regulation

Joint operation dismantled multi-million dollar cryptocurrency laundering network tied to high-profile drug trafficker

White House pushes sweeping deregulation and tax cuts as critics warn strategy risks worsening national debt and inflation

CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti declares a future consolidation in the US Bitcoin ETF market

Tech giants and industry groups have poured tens of millions into AI lobbying this year, but White House disorganization leaves regulatory frameworks unaddressed

Payward Inc., Kraken's parent company, submitted its application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, seeking a national bank charter to offer regulated crypto services

The German Finance Ministry considers ending the tax-free status for crypto held over one year, a move set to change investment strategy for millions of European holders

Taylor Lindman acquired his first Bitcoin while teaching in South Korea before joining the agency's enforcement unit

The Securities and Exchange Commission's regulatory approach provides a foundation for innovation and capital allocation across digital asset markets, according to Nasdaq's president

Paul Grewal said banking sector remains unhappy it could not eliminate crypto rewards, urging banks to accept regulatory clarity

President Trump’s public dispute with an ABC reporter injects fresh political uncertainty into Washington, signaling potential headwinds for crucial legislative and financial policy initiatives.

The 'CopyFail' vulnerability in major Linux distributions poses significant operational and financial threats to cloud providers and corporate IT, forcing a re-evaluation of open-source security models and driving increased cybersecurity spending.

BlackRock's recent letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency advocates for eliminating reserve caps and expanding eligible assets for tokenized reserves, signaling a structural shift in institutional digital asset strategy.