The CFTC appointed Donald Battle, an expert in blockchain forensics and AI, as its new Chief Data Innovation Officer. This move signals a stronger regulatory focus on crypto and digital assets, coinciding with congressional efforts to reform digital asset market structure.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced new rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), mandating rigorous due diligence for crypto listings and banning anonymity-enhancing coins. These measures aim to enhance financial stability and customer protection.
The SEC's draft 5-year plan (2026-2030) signals a policy shift towards blockchain and digital assets, focusing on regulatory architecture and market modernization rather than enforcement. This change aims to build institutional confidence and facilitate compliant capital formation within a stable legal framework.
SpaceX's record-breaking IPO on Nasdaq excluded Chinese and Hong Kong investors. However, Chinese investors are reportedly using digital assets and offshore crypto platforms to gain synthetic exposure to popular US tech stocks like SpaceX, bypassing capital controls and regulatory bans.
Standard Chartered maintains its year-end Bitcoin price target of $100,000 despite a recent crash below $60,000, citing potential buying opportunities and strategic purchases, though market sentiment and analyst predictions vary widely.
Top Democrats, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have urged the US Labor Department to rescind its proposal allowing digital assets and "alternative assets" in 401(k) plans, citing volatility and lack of regulation.
The US SEC has identified digital assets as a strategic priority in its draft 2026-2030 plan, aiming for regulatory clarity on blockchain, tokenization, and crypto market infrastructure. The plan also addresses jurisdictional issues with the CFTC.
CME Group has launched 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options, including Bitcoin Volatility Futures. This move aims to close the weekend gap in crypto markets and signals strong institutional interest in digital assets.
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance proposed allowing SMEs to use digital assets, virtual assets, and intellectual property as collateral for bank loans, aiming to boost credit access for startups and tech companies.
Cryptocurrency industry groups are spending millions to influence Texas runoff elections for the US Senate and House. Candidates Christian Menefee and Ken Paxton are favored to win their respective races, potentially impacting future crypto policy in Congress.
Institutional investors have pulled nearly $2.7 billion from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in two weeks, but are rotating into Solana, Hyperliquid, and XRP funds, signaling a maturing market rather than a broad digital asset retreat.
Jockey Zac Purton moved closer to 2,000 career wins in Hong Kong on Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse, securing victories in his first three races. He rode Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay, and Packing King to triumph.
Jockey Zac Purton is close to achieving 2,000 career wins in Hong Kong after securing victories in the first two races at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday. He has eight more rides, including a key race for Romantic Warrior.
Bitcoin fell below $75,000 for the first time since April, leading to a wider crypto market downturn. Ethereum and other major digital assets also saw significant drops, with nearly $1 billion in derivative positions liquidated. Analysts cite technical exhaustion and reduced institutional appetite, evidenced by ETF outflows.
Executing a Will in India is complex, involving multiple institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees aren't automatic owners, and digital assets pose new challenges. While probate is voluntary, it's advised for dispute prevention. Meticulous documentation is crucial to avoid lengthy delays.
The AFL-CIO is urging senators to oppose the Senate's Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing it could expose workers' retirement savings to volatile crypto assets under weak oversight, shifting the bill's focus from market structure to retirement security.
Hong Kong's Treasury Minister Christopher Hui sees gold as a "potential bridge" between traditional and digital finance, emphasizing the need to foster the city's digital asset market. He noted the convergence of finance and the decision against a separate digital asset regulator.
Cyberattacks on media and video platforms surged 35% in 2025, driven by AI's use in phishing, deepfakes, and vulnerability scanning. Alexey Zhukov of Gazprom-Media stated AI is now a significant cyber risk.
Digital assets are a promising tool for cross-border payments, said Angelina Akimenko of the Russian Export Center (REC) at the CIPR 2026 conference. Russia will implement a new legal framework for digital payments from July 1, 2026, integrating cryptocurrencies into a regulated system.
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act, a digital asset market framework, by a 15-9 vote. While not yet law, the bill signals Washington's intent to create clearer regulations, potentially boosting consumer and institutional confidence in crypto.
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, signaling a move towards a defined regulatory framework for digital assets. Despite ongoing disputes, the vote is seen as a positive step for consumer confidence and market clarity.
Russia has proposed creating a new BRICS investment platform, potentially using digital assets, to fund development projects across the association and the Global South/East. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested the New Development Bank could play a key role.
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Oobit launches crypto payments platform in Colombia, its 9th Latin American market, leveraging Tether-backed operations and a non-custodial platform for direct crypto spending via Visa-linked systems.
