US 18 Attorneys general challenge CLARITY Act ahead of Senate vote
Washington — A bipartisan group of 18 state attorneys general, led by New York’s Letitia James, has urged the U.S. Senate to reject the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in…
White House makes closing argument on crypto bill.
Washington — The Trump administration is intensifying its push to advance major cryptocurrency legislation in the Senate, launching new tools and arguments aimed at overcoming resistance from banks and some…
UK moves to cap donations after record right-wing crypto haul.
London — The House of Lords has opened debate on legislation that would cap political donations from British citizens living overseas and ban cryptocurrency contributions, days after Reform UK received…
Revolut faces UK probe after 680 customers exposed
London — British fintech Revolut has notified around 680 customers that their sensitive personal, identity and financial data was disclosed to unauthorized third parties after the company fulfilled fraudulent information…
Canada Pursues Unique Alliance with EU Amid U.S. Strain.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is advancing talks for a deeper partnership with the European Union as relations with the United States deteriorate sharply. Reports indicate discussions have included the…
Metaplanet Launches $1M Hong Kong Bitcoin Unit.
Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has approved a wholly owned Hong Kong subsidiary with $1 million in initial capital. The new entity, Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited, will focus on…
UK FCA Weighs Exemption for Tokenized Gold Products.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is considering a targeted regulatory exemption for certain tokenized gold products from existing collective investment scheme and alternative investment fund rules. The move forms part…
Japan Finance Firms Roll Out AI Translation and QR Payments.
Japanese financial companies are expanding tools for international customers, with PayPay enabling UnionPay QR payments at participating merchants and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) deploying an AI-powered real-time translation system…
Solana Founder Links AI Slowdown Calls to Profit Pressures.
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has tied recent calls for slower artificial intelligence development to profitability pressures at companies with trillion-dollar valuations. He responded to a safety-focused manifesto from Anthropic CEO…
Mexican Authorities Seize Suspected Cartel Crypto Farm.
Mexican authorities dismantled a clandestine cryptocurrency mining operation hidden in the remote mountains of Tlaola, Puebla state. The site contained approximately 300 graphics processing units, 80 medium-voltage terminals, eight satellite…