Senate Republicans Revise Clarity Act Ahead of September 15 Vote
Senate Republicans released a revised Clarity Act ahead of a crucial September 15 vote, adding CFTC registration rules for controlled crypto protocols.
Consensys Splits MetaMask and Ethereum Infrastructure Businesses
Consensys is splitting into two independent companies, separating MetaMask’s consumer platform from its Ethereum protocols and institutional infrastructure business.
Germany Plans 25% Tax on Crypto Gains From 2027
Germany is considering a flat 25% tax on future crypto gains from 2027, ending the one-year tax exemption for digital assets purchased under the new rules.
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MoneyGram Launches First Stablecoin-Backed Visa Card
MoneyGram has launched its first stablecoin-backed Visa card in Colombia, allowing customers to hold USDC, spend through Visa and access local cash.
Wyoming Expands Chainlink Partnership for FRNT Reserve Verification
Wyoming is expanding its Chainlink partnership by bringing near-real-time onchain reserve verification to its state-issued FRNT stablecoin.
G20 Agrees to Advance Global Crypto and Stablecoin Rules
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have pledged to advance clearer crypto and stablecoin rules while supporting responsible financial innovation.
Singapore Proposes Ban on Stablecoin Yield Under New Rules
Singapore is proposing stricter stablecoin rules that would ban yield while imposing tougher reserve, redemption and capital requirements on issuers.
21 Financial Giants Plan Joint Dollar Stablecoin for 2027
Twenty-one global financial institutions, including Citi, Goldman Sachs and UBS, plan to launch a shared dollar-backed stablecoin in 2027.
Russia’s Sberbank Plans Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT-Backed Loans
Russia’s largest bank plans to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT as loan collateral as the country rolls out its new regulated crypto market.
Revolut Launches EURR Euro-Backed Stablecoin
Revolut launches EURR, its first euro-backed stablecoin, on Ethereum for users in Denmark, Poland and Portugal as it expands under MiCA.
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.
Bank of Russia Approves Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for Public Trading
Russia’s central bank has approved Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether’s USDT for ordinary investors, opening regulated crypto trading under new rules starting in September.
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.
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.
Brazil and Argentina Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption
Brazil and Argentina are accelerating stablecoin adoption as crypto-powered payments grow across Latin America, even as the IMF warns about regulatory and financial stability risks.
