President Trump to Meet Crypto CEOs at the White House
Donald Trump is expected to meet major crypto executives and US regulators at the White House on August 19 as the CLARITY Act faces a narrowing path through the Senate.
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges
The US Treasury has sanctioned Iranian crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether, expanding its crackdown on digital asset networks allegedly linked to sanctions evasion and the IRGC.
Bitcoin Rejects BIP-110 as Miner Support Stalls at 2.5%
BIP-110 failed to activate after attracting only around 2.5% miner support, triggering a stalled minority chain and a fierce debate over Bitcoin’s governance.
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Ethereum’s New Roadmap Prioritizes Privacy and Quantum Security
Ethereum’s latest roadmap puts privacy, quantum resistance and security at the center, as Vitalik Buterin outlines a leaner and more scalable future for the network.
Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Strategy With Crypto Credential Pilot
Mastercard has launched a new Crypto Credential pilot with Borderless.xyz, aiming to make cross-border stablecoin payments more secure by introducing standardized identity and compliance checks.
Nigeria Introduces New Crypto Tax Rules for Exchanges and P2P...
Nigeria has implemented new cryptocurrency tax regulations requiring exchanges and peer-to-peer platforms to collect taxes, verify users, and report transaction data as part of a broader effort to strengthen oversight of digital assets.
Western Union Launches Stablecard to Connect Stablecoins With Visa
Western Union has introduced Stablecard, a new payment solution that combines blockchain technology with Visa’s global network, allowing users to receive, store, and spend USDPT stablecoins across dozens of countries.
Kenya Moves National Education Records to Avalanche Blockchain
Kenya has migrated millions of academic records to the Avalanche blockchain, allowing students, employers, and institutions to verify certificates in seconds instead of waiting weeks.
South Africa Proposes New Rules for Cross-Border Crypto Transfers
South Africa has unveiled a proposal to bring cross-border cryptocurrency transfers under its exchange control framework, introducing stricter reporting requirements and tighter oversight of international digital asset movements.
Emirates Airlines Launches Crypto Payments With Crypto.com
Emirates Airlines now accepts cryptocurrency payments through Crypto.com Pay, allowing eligible UAE customers to book flights using digital assets while settlements are converted into UAE dirhams.
Kazakhstan Approves Strategic Mining Program to Build National Crypto...
Kazakhstan has approved a new strategic digital mining framework that rewards licensed miners with long-term electricity access while helping build the country's national cryptocurrency reserve.
Major Bitcoin Firms Form New Bitcoin Security Consortium
Nine major crypto and financial companies have formed the Bitcoin Security Consortium, committing $15 million to strengthen Bitcoin's long-term security and prepare the network for future quantum computing threats.
Samsung Expands Wallet With Stablecoin Integration
Samsung plans to add native stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet, potentially giving millions of Galaxy users direct access to blockchain-based payments through one of the world's largest smartphone ecosystems.
US Senate Unveils New CLARITY Act Draft With Crypto Ethics Rules
U.S. Senate Republicans have released an updated CLARITY Act draft that adds ethics restrictions for federal officials while preserving key protections for crypto developers.
Pakistan Launches Crypto Investigation Unit to Combat Financial Crime
Pakistan has created a dedicated crypto investigation unit to fight money laundering and terrorism financing as the country continues expanding its digital asset regulatory framework.
