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Ghana Legalizes Crypto Trading Under New Regulatory Law
Ghana has passed legislation legalizing cryptocurrency trading and granting its central bank authority to license and supervise digital asset providers.
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Ghana has passed legislation legalizing cryptocurrency trading and granting its central bank authority to license and supervise digital asset providers.
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a leading pro-crypto voice in Congress, said she will not seek reelection in 2026, raising questions about future crypto legislation.
Poland’s lower house has approved a revived crypto bill aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework, sending the unchanged legislation to the Senate for review.
The European Central Bank plans to enable blockchain-based settlement in central bank money in 2026, as EU lawmakers continue debating privacy rules for the digital euro.
The SEC is seeking multi-year officer and director bans against former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh.
Pakistan has signed a non-binding agreement with Binance to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in state assets and advancing a national stablecoin framework.
The Bank of Canada has outlined strict expectations for stablecoins, signaling that only fully backed, transparent tokens will be permitted under forthcoming regulations.
Gemini has rolled out prediction markets across all 50 US states through its affiliate Gemini Titan. The launch follows approval from the CFTC to operate as a designated contract market.
The UK government plans to extend existing financial services laws to cryptocurrencies by 2027, placing the sector under full FCA oversight.
Norges Bank says a central bank digital currency is unnecessary for now, citing a secure and efficient domestic payment system while keeping future options open.
The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets, though experts say their market size is not yet significant.
Australia’s ASIC expands licensing and custody exemptions for stablecoin and wrapped token intermediaries, aiming to foster digital asset innovation and operational efficiency.