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130 Shadow Crypto Platforms Wiped out in Kazakhstan’s Ruthless Crackdown

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Kazakhstan is unleashing a full-scale crackdown on illegal crypto activity, seizing millions in digital assets and targeting shadow networks fueling financial crime. Kazakhstan Clamps Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges and Financial Crime Governments are tightening oversight of cryptocurrency markets, with Kazakhstan ramping up enforcement against unlicensed trading platforms linked to financial crimes. Deputy Chairman of … Read more

Bybit Secures UAE’s First Virtual Asset Platform Operator License

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The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued its first full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License to cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, marking a regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates’ expanding digital asset framework. UAE Issues First Comprehensive Crypto License to Bybit According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the authorization follows Bybit’s in-principle approval … Read more

Vietnam Taps Tether to Advise on Crypto Market Implementation

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The Southeast Asian country recently passed regulation to establish government licensing for cryptocurrency exchanges. Vietnam and Tether Forge Partnership to Build out Crypto Market Vietnam is not known as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction but on Thursday, its leaders met with executives from stablecoin giant Tether to glean advice on building out a vibrant crypto market for … Read more

India Arrests 5 in Crypto Network Takedown Tied to Massive Cross-Border Fraud

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India intensifies its offensive against global crypto crime networks as authorities seize critical evidence and arrest key players in massive digital asset fraud case. CBI Cracks Down on Crypto Scam Syndicate A surge in cross-border crypto-related financial crimes has prompted intensified enforcement by Indian authorities as digital assets become central to transnational fraud operations. The … Read more

Coinbase CEO Very Bullish on US Crypto Regulation as Game-Changing Clarity Nears

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Surging optimism around U.S. crypto rules is igniting industry momentum, as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signals 2025 could deliver long-awaited clarity, stability, and investor confidence. Regulatory Game-Changer? Armstrong Hints at Crypto Rules That Flip the Map Growing optimism over the direction of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is reshaping industry sentiment, with one of … Read more

Swiss Regulator Investigates FIFA’s Blockchain Ticket Tokens for Possible Gambling Violations

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Switzerland’s gambling regulator Gespa is investigating the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens. The Gambling Law Inquiry Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, is reportedly investigating whether FIFA’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens comply with national gambling laws. Manuel Richard, Gespa’s director, said an initial internal assessment has not provided sufficient grounds to close the inquiry. … Read more

SEC Commissioners Disagree on Crypto Custody Rules for Registered Advisers and Funds

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A sharp divide among SEC commissioners is reshaping the crypto custody debate, as Hester Peirce backs new flexibility while Caroline Crenshaw warns of weakened investor protections. New SEC Guidance Spurs Debate on Crypto Custody, Investor Protection, and Oversight U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioners issued opposing views last week regarding a new no-action letter … Read more

Nigerian Central Bank and SEC Collaborate on Digital Currency Framework

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Nigerian Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to create a sustainable digital currency framework. Collaboration on a Sustainable Digital Currency Framework The Nigerian Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that the apex bank is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria … Read more

Lagarde vs. the Dollar: ECB Push to Ban US Issued Stablecoins Gains Traction

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The European Systemic Risk Board has recommended a ban on multi-issuance stablecoins, a move that aligns with the European Central Bank’s campaign to limit their use. The core motivation is mounting concern over foreign influence and the protection of European monetary sovereignty. A Push for Sovereignty Over Stability The European Systemic Risk Board’s (ESRB) recommendation … Read more

India Targets 25 Offshore Crypto Firms With AML Violations in FIU Crackdown

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India is accelerating crypto sector oversight with compliance notices to 25 offshore platforms, reinforcing investor protections while expanding formal registration and anti-money laundering safeguards nationwide. India Issues Compliance Notices to 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms India is intensifying its oversight of the digital asset sector as the Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU IND) clamps down on … Read more