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Dubai Bans Privacy Tokens and Tightens Stablecoin Rules
Dubai’s DFSA has banned privacy tokens and redefined stablecoin rules, shifting crypto asset approval responsibility to licensed firms within the DIFC.
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Monero Hits Record High as Privacy Coins Gain Momentum
Monero surged above $592, marking an eight-year high as investor interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies resurfaces amid fragmented liquidity.
India Strengthens Crypto Exchange Rules to Combat Financial Crime
India’s financial intelligence agency has introduced stricter identity and transaction verification requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges to curb money laundering and terrorism financing.
South Korea to Allow Corporate Crypto Investment after Nine-Year Ban
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to permit listed companies and professional investors to allocate up to 5% of equity to top cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year…
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Morgan Stanley Plans Digital Asset Wallet Launch
Morgan Stanley plans to launch a digital asset wallet in 2026, expanding its crypto offering to include cryptocurrencies and tokenized real-world assets.
BitMEX 2025 Report Signals Post-Yield Era for Crypto Perpetuals
A new BitMEX report finds crypto perpetual swaps entering a post-yield phase after 2025 market stress exposed structural risks, crowded strategies, and growing trust gaps.
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BitMine Adds $60M to Ethereum Staking
BitMine staked an additional $60 million worth of Ether, lifting its total staked ETH to $2.62 billion as it deepens an Ethereum-focused treasury strategy.
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World Liberty Financial Seeks Banking Charter for USD1
World Liberty Financial has applied for a national trust banking charter to internalize issuance and custody of its USD1 stablecoin and expand institutional use.
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Morgan Stanley Files for Ethereum Staking ETF
Morgan Stanley has filed for a spot Ethereum ETF that includes staking, signaling deeper institutional interest in regulated yield-generating crypto products.
UAE Dirham Stablecoin Field Expands as RAKBank Secures Initial Approval
RAKBank has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin, adding another regulated lender to the country’s expanding digital payments landscape.