Brazil’s central bank has tightened the screws on crypto exchanges, making independent audits mandatory for licensing and renewals. If a firm wants access to one of the world’s biggest digital asset markets, it now has to prove it can handle compliance like a grown-up. Independent audits are now required for crypto licensing and renewals in […]
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The UK’s stablecoin fight is heating up, Washington is squeezing sanctioned crypto activity, and the SEC is suddenly sounding less allergic to tokenization. UK Lords vs BOE: Peers are pushing back on proposed stablecoin holding caps. U.S. Treasury action: Nobitex was sanctioned over alleged Iran-linked financial flows. SEC shift: Tokenization is getting a more constructive […]
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Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has fallen sharply from the 2021 bull market peak, even as BTC has held far above those levels for much of the current cycle. That gap points to a market that looks very different now: less retail frenzy, more institutional flows, and a lot fewer people spamming the blockchain like it’s a […]
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Washington is tightening the vise on Iran’s crypto channels, and the latest move hits four Iranian exchanges accused of helping the regime dodge sanctions, move money across borders, and keep its financial machinery alive, as detailed in new sanctions from the US Treasury. OFAC sanctioned four Iranian crypto exchanges Nobitex is accused of handling more […]
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Charles Schwab is pushing deeper into crypto with 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Ripple, while also eyeing spot crypto access for financial advisors as soon as next year. 24/7 crypto futures trading now live for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP Spot crypto access for advisors could arrive next year Institutional demand keeps […]
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Bitcoin is being squeezed by short-term market weakness, but Bitwise thinks a bigger macro shock could ultimately work in its favor if global debt markets start to fracture under refinancing pressure. Close to $30 trillion in debt may need refinancing in 2026 Japanese bond yields and weaker sovereign debt demand are flashing stress Bitcoin ETF/ETP […]
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Georgia is cracking down on illegal crypto mining after a power surge in Mestia after officials said hidden rigs have pushed electricity use far beyond normal levels, overloaded the grid, and left local residents and businesses dealing with outages. Mestia electricity meters will be installed to spot hidden mining 133 million kWh used in Mestia […]
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Strive Inc. just kept stacking bitcoin while the market slid and some corporate holders got nervous. The Nasdaq-listed company bought 2,500 BTC between May 23 and June 1, lifting its total bitcoin holdings to 19,000 BTC and reinforcing a treasury strategy that is looking increasingly aggressive, increasingly ambitious, and increasingly expensive to ignore. 2,500 BTC […]
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Bill Pulte has been named acting director of national intelligence while keeping his grip on the Federal Housing Finance Agency, adding a loud pro-Bitcoin conservative to one of Washington’s most powerful lanes. Bill Pulte becomes acting director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard exits on June 30 Trump says Pulte keeps FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie […]
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Best Buy has started selling Tangem hardware wallets nationwide, pushing crypto self-custody further into the mainstream and giving U.S. shoppers a simple way to buy a device that keeps private keys off exchanges and away from company servers. Best Buy now sells Tangem hardware wallets online and in 200+ U.S. stores Tangem calls it its […]
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