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Cleartoken Gets UK FCA Approval to Launch Regulated Digital‑Asset Settlement

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Cleartoken wins UK approval to run a regulated digital‑asset settlement service for crypto, stablecoins and fiat. Cleartoken Depository Limited (London) receives Financial Conduct Authority authorization to operate a regulated Delivery‑versus‑Payment settlement system that nets and settles trades in cryptoassets, stablecoins and fiat currencies, the company announced on Nov. 11, 2025. The service is designed to … Read more

Bank of England Proposes £20,000 Limit in Landmark Stablecoin Framework

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The Bank of England proposed rigorous rules for sterling stablecoins, including allowing up to 60% of reserves in short-term UK debt and setting £20,000 limits per individual, aiming to protect consumers while securely expanding digital money adoption. Bank of England Proposes Sweeping Rules to Regulate Sterling Stablecoins The Bank of England moved to strengthen oversight … Read more

Brazil Issues New Crypto Regulations, Tightens Controls on Stablecoins Transactions and VASPs

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The Central Bank of Brazil has finalized rules governing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and stablecoin transactions, focusing on financial stability and reducing their use for illicit purposes, according to regulatory director Gilneu Vivan. Central Bank Issues Key Regulation for VASPs and Stablecoin Transactions in Brazil The Central Bank of Brazil has, at last, finalized … Read more

US Treasury and IRS Clear Path for Crypto ETPs to Stake Digital Assets and Share Rewards

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Groundbreaking U.S. tax reforms are unlocking a new era for crypto investment trusts, granting them the power to stake digital assets under a protected federal framework while preserving their vital tax classification status. IRS and Treasury Establish Clear Tax Path for Digital Asset Staking The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) … Read more

Ghana Central Bank Policy Document Calls for Risk‑Based Regulation of Virtual Assets

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Ghana’s central bank is moving to regulate virtual assets, adopting a policy designed to foster responsible crypto innovation while guaranteeing a level playing field for all financial institutions. Balancing Innovation and Competition The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has acknowledged that the country currently lacks a dedicated legal framework for regulating virtual asset service providers (VASPs). … Read more

Banks Are Pushing Back Against Crypto Regulation: Here’s How

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Banks are using their proxies, organizations like the Bank Policy Institute and Better Markets, to promote the approval or modification of current regulation to affect the level of involvement of crypto and stablecoins in U.S. retail and institutional markets. Banks Are Taking Action Against Existing and Upcoming Crypto Regulation The Facts Banks are now taking … Read more

Canada Quietly Funds New Stablecoin Legislation in New Federal Budget

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The budget introduces a massive deficit and still requires a vote of confidence from Parliament; otherwise, another federal election will be triggered. Canada’s New Budget Channels Resources into Developing Stablecoin Governance It’s hard to believe, but for much of 2025, Canada operated without a budget after its new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, narrowly won a … Read more

Irish Central Bank Slams Coinbase Europe With $24.8 Million Fine for AML Failures

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Coinbase Europe was fined $24.8 million by the Central Bank of Ireland due to breaches of its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. The Penalty and Violations The Central Bank of Ireland has fined Coinbase Europe Limited approximately $24.8 million (€21,464,734) for breaching anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) obligations between April 2021 and … Read more

Coinbase Tells US Treasury: Stablecoins Should Be Treated Like Cash, Not Debt

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Regulatory momentum for U.S. stablecoins is accelerating as calls grow to classify them as cash equivalents, a move seen as a game-changer for financial innovation, tax clarity, and America’s dominance in the digital payment ecosystem. Coinbase Pushes for Stablecoin Cash-Equivalent Classification Under GENIUS Act Regulatory discussions around stablecoin classification are intensifying as the U.S. Department … Read more

AUSTRAC Targets Crypto ATM Operator for Money Laundering Risks

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The Australian financial crime regulator has taken action against crypto ATM operator Cryptolink for its failure to report large cash transactions on time. Crypto ATMs Labeled ‘Highest-Risk’ Channel for Money Laundering The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has issued an infringement notice of $56,340 to crypto ATM operator Cryptolink. The regulator also accepted … Read more