TL;DR CFTC staff issued no-action guidance related to digital commodity perpetual futures. The relief applies to CFTC-registered designated contract markets, not offshore …
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Coinbase-backed Stand With Crypto calls on members to campaign against banks blocking digital asset transactions
by shayaanby shayaanStand With Crypto UK is telling its members to file formal complaints with high-street banks over sector-wide transfer bans. www.coindesk.com
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Regulation
How Kenya Is Emerging as One of Africa’s Leading Digital Asset Markets
by shayaanby shayaanKenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading digital asset markets. The country combines crypto adoption with a regulatory framework attracting investment …
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America’s largest banks are building a new digital currency network to stop a massive deposit drain
by shayaanby shayaanAmerica’s biggest banks are launching tokenized deposits to compete with stablecoins, opening a new front in the race to become the dominant …
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Finance
Every single bank will soon need to hold digital assets, says Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer
by shayaanby shayaanJulian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia Custody, described Standard Chartered’s ongoing acquisition of the firm as a “major validation” that highlights a growing …
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Regulation
European Union imposes €10,000 cash limit starting July 2027, paving way for digital euro
by shayaanby shayaanStarting July 10, 2027, paying for anything above €10,000 in cash across the European Union will be illegal for commercial transactions. Regulation …
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Finance
‘Western Compliance Pressure’ Will Push Russia Fully into Independent Digital Payments
by shayaanby shayaanStanislav Lazarev, Deputy General Director for Sales at A7, believes that the cross-border payments ecosystem will shift toward independent solutions, including digital …
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Bitcoin mining firm Hive Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE) sold 331 Bitcoin during the first quarter of 2025, reducing its corporate treasury to …
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Canadian billionaire philanthropist and prominent gold advocate Frank Giustra has re-ignited the fierce debate surrounding cryptocurrency’s safe-haven status. The magnate has warned …
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Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to use digital assets, virtual assets and intellectual property as collateral …