Category: Law of the Chain
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Australia sanctions Lazarus Group over massive cryptocurrency theft operation
Australia’s sanctions against Lazarus Group demonstrate global coordination to combat state-sponsored crypto theft, signaling increased regulatory pressure on North Korean cyber operations targeting financial systems.
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Coinbase urges US Treasury to avoid overreach in GENIUS Act rulemaking
Coinbase advocates for balanced cryptocurrency regulation under the GENIUS Act, emphasizing the need to foster innovation while ensuring compliance with US Treasury guidelines.
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Canada moves to regulate stablecoins aligning with U.S. crypto policy shift
Canada’s regulatory alignment with U.S. policy creates coordinated oversight for stablecoins, enhancing cross-border financial stability and setting precedents for global cryptocurrency frameworks.
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Bank of England to unveil stablecoin regulatory regime keeping pace with US
The Bank of England is developing a stablecoin regulatory framework to align with US efforts, addressing financial stability concerns and promoting cross-border payment innovation.
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Judges Clear FBI of Responsibility for Destroying 3,400 Bitcoin From Hard Drive
Judicial ruling absolves FBI of liability for Bitcoin seizure destruction, reinforcing law enforcement authority over digital asset forfeitures in cryptocurrency enforcement cases.
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Ethereum protocols form new alliance for policy maker lobbying
Major Ethereum protocols unite to influence regulatory frameworks, addressing scalability and DeFi governance concerns while shaping future blockchain policy development.
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Trump wants the United States to become the Bitcoin superpower with proper practices
Trump advocates for U.S. leadership in Bitcoin development, emphasizing proper regulatory approaches to strengthen national competitiveness in the cryptocurrency sector.
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Appeals court rejects inmate lawsuit over alleged Bitcoin losses
The court’s dismissal reinforces legal protections for prison administrators and limits inmate litigation avenues regarding digital asset management during incarceration.
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US lawmakers meet with Trump crypto czar about market structure bill
This meeting signals potential regulatory progress for cryptocurrency markets, indicating political engagement with digital asset frameworks and possible legislative developments affecting industry oversight.
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UK matches US stablecoin regulation pace according to Bank of England
The Bank of England confirms UK regulatory alignment with US on stablecoins, indicating coordinated global financial oversight and reducing regulatory arbitrage risks for digital assets.