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Zerohash Applies for US National Trust Bank Charter
Zerohash has applied for a US national trust bank charter, joining several crypto firms seeking federal approval to expand stablecoin and custody services.
Kraken Secures Limited Fed Master Account Access
Kraken’s banking unit has received limited master account access from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, allowing direct use of Fedwire without full banking privileges.
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BitGo Expands MiCA-Compliant Crypto Services Across EEA
BitGo Europe has rolled out its MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service platform across 30 EEA countries, targeting banks and fintechs with custody and trading infrastructure.
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Indiana Approves Crypto Access in State Retirement Plans
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed legislation allowing certain state retirement plans to offer crypto investment options and strengthening legal protections for digital asset users.
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Senate Bill Amendment Seeks to Block US CBDC Until 2030
A Senate housing bill amendment would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a US central bank digital currency through 2030, reviving prior legislative efforts.
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Turkey Moves to Introduce 10% Crypto Income Tax
Turkey’s ruling party has proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains, granting the president authority to adjust the rate within a defined range.
Nasdaq Files for SEC Approval of Binary Options on Nasdaq 100
Nasdaq has sought SEC approval to list fixed-payout binary options tied to the Nasdaq 100, signaling traditional exchanges’ push into prediction-style markets.
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South Korea Orders Probe After Crypto Custody Lapses
South Korea has launched a cross-agency review of seized digital assets after a government agency exposed a wallet seed phrase, resulting in multimillion-dollar losses.
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OCC Proposal Targets Stablecoin Yield Under GENIUS Framework
The OCC released a proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, formally barring yield on payment stablecoins and tightening oversight of issuer-affiliate reward structures.
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Gate Secures Malta Payments License for EU Expansion
Gate obtained a Malta Payment Institution license under PSD2, enabling regulated fiat and stablecoin payment services across the European Union.