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Bank of Korea Proposes Crypto Circuit Breakers After Bithumb’s $42B Bitcoin Error
South Korea’s central bank proposes crypto “circuit breakers” after a massive Bithumb error exposed gaps in exchange safeguards.
ECB Endorses Centralized Crypto Oversight Across the EU
The European Central Bank has endorsed a proposal to centralize crypto oversight under ESMA, signaling a major shift in how digital asset firms are regulated across…
Cynthia Lummis Warns US Has ‘Last Chance’ to Pass CLARITY Act Before 2030
Senator Cynthia Lummis urges swift passage of the CLARITY Act, warning delays could stall US crypto progress until 2030.
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Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC
Hong Kong grants its first stablecoin licences to Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC under a new regulatory framework led by the HKMA.
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Galaxy Stock Jumps 11% as Core Business Turns Profitable Despite Net Loss
Galaxy shares surged 11% after its annual report showed strong core business performance despite a $241 million net loss.
Japan Moves to Classify Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Law
Japan approves a bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, introducing stricter oversight, insider trading bans, and disclosure rules.
Coinbase Eyes Stock Trading Expansion in Australia After Securing License
Coinbase plans to expand into stock trading and traditional finance products in Australia after securing a key financial services license.
New Evidence in Libra Probe Raises Questions Over Milei’s Role
New call logs reveal multiple contacts between Argentina’s president and a Libra token figure, raising fresh concerns.
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Korea Investment & Securities Considers Stake in Coinone
Korea Investment & Securities is reportedly exploring a stake in Coinone as South Korea weighs new crypto ownership rules.
Coinbase Exec Says Senate CLARITY Deal Near as Yield Debate Continues
A Coinbase executive says lawmakers are close to a CLARITY Act deal, though disputes over stablecoin yield still delay progress.