Category: Law of the Chain
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Thailand orders deletion of 1.2 million iris scans and halts operations
Thailand’s order to delete biometric data and halt operations reflects growing global scrutiny of data privacy and security practices in identity verification systems.
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U.S. lawmakers propose bipartisan bill to crack down on AI-generated fraud
The bipartisan bill aims to establish legal frameworks against AI-generated fraud, addressing risks to financial systems and consumer trust as synthetic media proliferates.
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Bolivia plans to integrate cryptocurrency into its national economic system
The Bolivian government is moving to incorporate cryptocurrency into its national economic framework, signaling a shift in monetary policy and potential financial inclusion strategies.
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SEC revises its 2025 plan with the aim of streamlining cryptocurrency oversight
The SEC’s revised 2025 plan aims to streamline crypto oversight, indicating a move toward more structured and potentially clearer regulatory frameworks for the digital asset industry.
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Grayscale Files With SEC for First Zcash Exchange-Traded Fund
Grayscale’s SEC filing for a Zcash ETF represents a significant step in expanding institutional cryptocurrency offerings, potentially increasing mainstream accessibility to privacy-focused digital assets.
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Grayscale files to convert Zcash trust into spot ETF after 2025 rally
Grayscale’s filing to convert its Zcash trust into a spot ETF follows a major 2025 rally, indicating institutional efforts to capitalize on ZEC’s momentum and expand crypto investment products.
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Grayscale files to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ZEC exchange-traded fund
Grayscale’s filing signals a push to expand crypto ETF offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially increasing institutional access to privacy-focused digital assets like Zcash.
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Trump nominates a crypto-friendly candidate for the Federal Reserve
The source identifies a crypto-friendly Federal Reserve candidate nominated by Trump, highlighting political influence on financial regulation and potential shifts in digital asset policy.
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Polymarket gains approval as Kalshi encounters a regulatory obstacle
Polymarket’s approval contrasts with Kalshi’s regulatory hurdle, highlighting divergent paths for prediction markets and ongoing scrutiny of event contracts by US financial authorities.
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Grayscale Files to Convert Zcash Trust Into Spot Exchange Traded Fund
Grayscale’s filing signals a push to expand regulated crypto investment products, potentially increasing institutional access to privacy-focused assets like Zcash within traditional finance frameworks.