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Brazil Proposes Rigid Guardrails to Stop Government Abuse of Central Bank Digital Currency

DIGIT — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:30:08 +0000

The bill, first introduced last year, aims to prevent the use of an upcoming central bank digital currency ( CBDC) as a cash substitute and to stop it from becoming an element of surveillance. The project notes that financial exclusion might result from fully embracing digital currencies. Brazil’s Congress Moves To Limit State Control Over […]

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CLARITY Act Gets New Push as Senator Ties Crypto Rules to US Dollar Power

DIGIT — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:38 +0000

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott renewed support for the CLARITY Act as he tied stablecoins to U.S. dollar strength. His comments put crypto market rules, consumer protection, and AI oversight at the center of the Senate Banking Committee’s financial policy agenda. Scott Links CLARITY Act Push to USD Dominance and Crypto Rules Senate Banking […]

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Brazil Introduces Bill 2946 to Turn Central Bank Crypto Rules Into Federal Law

DIGIT — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:30:03 +0000

Bill 2,946/2026, introduced by Federal Deputy Jonas Donizette, enshrines the VASP rules adopted by the Central Bank of Brazil in Resolution 519 and other resolutions as law, bringing stability and certainty to the Brazilian cryptocurrency market and its users. Bill Aims To Set Central Bank VASP Resolutions As Law Brazil is currently evolving its cryptocurrency […]

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Luno CEO James Lanigan Warns $33T Stablecoin Boom Could Bypass South Africa

DIGIT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:30:39 +0000

Luno CEO James Lanigan warned that South Africa’s proposed Capital Flow Management Regulations could severely harm the country’s economic competitiveness by restricting stablecoin use. Lanigan Warns of Competitiveness Risk South Africa risks severely undermining its global economic competitiveness if upcoming financial regulations block the use of stablecoins, according to James Lanigan, chief executive officer of […]

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Nigeria Senate Pushes Crypto Bill to Committee, Setting Up 4-Week Review Phase

DIGIT — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:30:29 +0000

The Nigerian Senate has advanced a major cryptocurrency regulation bill through a second reading, moving the country closer to its first comprehensive legal framework for digital assets. Legislative Progress and Next Steps Nigeria’s Senate on June 9 passed a cryptocurrency regulation bill through a second reading, moving Africa’s largest economy closer to establishing its first […]

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CFTC Chairman Selig Backs Prediction Markets With New Case-by-Case Framework

DIGIT — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:24 +0000

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Wednesday, laying out a structured, contract-by-contract review process for event contracts that may involve terrorism, war, gaming, or other restricted activities under federal law. The move replaces an approach that prior CFTC leadership had tried and failed to advance. In 2024, […]

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61 Crypto Leaders Urge Senate to Pass CLARITY Act With Developer Protections

DIGIT — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:30:16 +0000

A coalition of 61 industry leaders, founders, and investors is urging Senate leaders to pass the CLARITY Act while preserving key developer protections. The push follows Senate Banking Committee approval of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) that would clarify rules for developers and service providers. Developer Protections Move to Center of US Crypto Regulation […]

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Coinbase, Ripple Join 200+ Organizations Pressing Senate for CLARITY Act Floor Vote

DIGIT — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:35:10 +0000

Coinbase, Ripple, and more than 200 organizations are pushing Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act to a floor vote. Supporters say the bill would clarify crypto oversight, create registration paths, and keep more digital asset activity under U.S. law. Crypto Coalition Turns Senate Pressure Toward a Floor Vote Washington’s digital asset debate has moved […]

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Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation

DIGIT — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:30:55 +0000

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the CFTC over whether it can effectively police fast-growing crypto and prediction markets. Her letter cited staffing cuts, declining enforcement, and potential industry and political influence as risks to investors. Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on June 8 announced an inquiry […]

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This Week in Crypto Law (May 30, 2026)

DIGIT — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:30:41 +0000

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of May illustrated a defining trend […]

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