SEC Grants Five-Year Exemption for Onchain Tokenized Stock Trading
The SEC has introduced a five-year Innovation Exemption allowing qualifying venues to trade tokenized U.S. stocks onchain without exchange registration.
SEC and CFTC Prepare Crypto Rules as Clarity Act Stalls
The SEC and CFTC are preparing to move ahead with crypto rules under existing authority after the Clarity Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate.
Fed Raises Rates to 3.75%-4% in First Hike Since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, delivering its first hike since 2023 as persistent inflation remains a concern.
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Senate Republicans Release Final Clarity Act Ahead of Crucial Vote
Senate Republicans released the final Clarity Act draft after Trump accepted most ethics provisions, setting up a crucial September 15 procedural vote.
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.
