Category: Law of the Chain
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Japan FSA considers new registration requirements for crypto custodians and service providers
Japan’s FSA is considering stricter registration requirements for crypto custodians and service providers to enhance regulatory oversight and protect investors in the digital asset market.
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Argentinian authorities block more assets in Libra case linked to Hayden Davis
Argentinian authorities have frozen additional assets connected to Hayden Davis in the ongoing Libra case, indicating continued international regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency-related financial activities.
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Bank of England proposes £20000 cap on individual stablecoin holdings
The Bank of England’s proposal aims to mitigate systemic risks in payments by capping individual stablecoin exposure, reflecting regulatory caution toward digital currency concentration.
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21Shares initiates SEC review process for spot XRP exchange-traded fund
The SEC’s review process for a spot XRP ETF represents a critical regulatory milestone that could expand digital asset investment options for institutional and retail investors.
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Senate advances legislation to end the federal government shutdown
The Senate is taking legislative action to resolve the federal government shutdown, addressing critical funding gaps and preventing further disruption to public services.
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Spanish crypto influencer Álvaro Romillo jailed without bail over fraud case
Spanish authorities detained Álvaro Romillo without bail for a $300 million fraud case, highlighting regulatory crackdowns on crypto influencers and increasing legal scrutiny in digital asset markets.
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Hong Kong launches multi-currency digitally native bonds
Hong Kong issues digitally native bonds in multiple currencies, advancing its digital finance hub strategy and expanding blockchain-based sovereign debt instruments globally.
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Ghana central bank policy document calls for risk-based regulation of virtual assets
Ghana’s central bank proposes risk-based regulation for virtual assets, signaling a shift toward formal oversight that could influence African cryptocurrency adoption frameworks.
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Fed official says stablecoins help reduce interest rates
Fed official suggests stablecoins could influence monetary policy by reducing borrowing costs, reflecting central bank analysis of digital currency impacts on traditional finance.
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Institutional heavyweights race toward XRP ETF breakthrough as launch nears
Institutional heavyweights are advancing XRP ETF launches, signaling growing regulatory acceptance and potential mainstream cryptocurrency integration into traditional financial portfolios.