SEC Extends Deadline for Broker-Dealers to Meet Daily Reserve Rule Changes – Regulation Bitcoin News
The SEC extended the deadline for broker-dealers to comply with amended reserve computation rules, allowing more time to adapt systems and leverage digital asset custody flexibility.
Russia Sets Digital Ruble Deadline for Mass Adoption by Major Banks and Retailers – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russia mandates major banks and retailers to adopt the digital ruble, accelerating its CBDC rollout with strict deadlines for nationwide integration.
Crypto ATM sting uncovers elderly widow who lost $281K in a scam
Australian police uncovered a crypto ATM scam involving a 77-year-old widow who lost $281K in an online dating fraud. Authorities contacted 90+ individuals, charging one and cautioning others in a crackdown on illicit crypto ATM use.
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac directed to consider crypto as valid assets for home loan eligibility
US housing regulator FHFA directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto assets in mortgage underwriting, requiring proposals for verified holdings on regulated exchanges with risk mitigation measures.
Barclays to Ban Crypto Purchases via Credit Card – “The Defiant”
Barclays will ban crypto purchases via credit cards from June 27, citing debt risks, though debit and wire transfers remain allowed. Other institutions are increasingly embracing crypto.
SEC and NYSE Discuss Crypto Rule Overhaul as Tokenized Markets Gain Momentum – Regulation Bitcoin News
The SEC and NYSE are discussing accelerated integration of tokenized assets to align crypto innovation with existing market regulations, aiming for clearer rules and faster adoption.
FHFA Will Consider Crypto In Mortgage Risk Assessments
FHFA Director Bill Pulte has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrencies in mortgage risk assessments, allowing crypto as reserves without conversion to USD, but only from regulated exchanges.
US Housing Chief Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Prepare for Crypto Assessment in Mortgages – Decrypt
The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare for accepting cryptocurrency as mortgage assets, aligning with Trump’s vision for U.S. crypto leadership. Reactions are mixed, with some praising innovation and others criticizing restrictions on self-custody.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Ordered to Prepare for Crypto as Mortgage Asset – Finance Bitcoin News
U.S. housing regulators now require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare for cryptocurrency as mortgage reserve capital, signaling a major shift in financial legitimacy for digital assets.
Solana, Pudgy Penguins ETF Filings Added to SEC’s Crypto To-Do List – Decrypt
The SEC is reviewing filings for Solana and Pudgy Penguins ETFs, joining a growing list of crypto investment products. Analysts predict high approval odds for several altcoin ETFs by 2025.
