Bridge Building, a Luxembourg-based stablecoin infrastructure company, has been added to the EU's MiCA register after obtaining CASP and EMI licenses, enabling regulated stablecoin and payment products in the EU.
A new study in PLOS One reveals that underwater cave environments leave distinct preservation fingerprints on animal bones, helping scientists reconstruct deposition history and environmental conditions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed bill No. 1194918-8, creating a regulated framework for cryptocurrency markets, exchanges, and service providers, while capping retail investments and maintaining payment bans.
China implemented new export controls on drones and sanctions on US companies in response to recent US measures, demonstrating a matured retaliatory economic toolkit.
Mastercard and Borderless are launching a pilot project to test how Mastercard's Crypto Credential framework can enhance trust, compliance, and reduce friction in cross-border stablecoin payments.
The Trump administration's new AI cybersecurity testing framework excludes open models and applies only to closed-source frontier models, according to reports. The voluntary guidelines leave key terms like "state-of-the-art" undefined.
S&P Global Ratings assigned an AAAm principal stability fund rating to BlackRock's new tokenized money market fund, BRSRV, highlighting its robust risk management and investment creditworthiness.
The Modi government has extradited 274 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019 and attached assets worth Rs 17,874 crore, contrasting with the UPA's record of four fugitives per year and pending requests. A three-pronged strategy of global outreach, coordination, and diplomacy is cited.
The US and UK reaffirmed financial regulatory cooperation on digital assets during a bilateral working group meeting, discussing stablecoin legislation, tokenization, and market structure.
Nigeria Revenue Service issued guidelines requiring crypto platforms and P2P marketplaces to collect, report, and remit taxes, with specific withholding rates for disposals, staking, and transfers.
Europe faces unprecedented, coordinated mass migrations weaponized as geopolitical pressure, highlighting gaps in the EU’s asylum pact and calling for a dedicated emergency framework to manage border crises.
France's Council of State struck down Decree No. 2025-401, which funded a plan to plant one billion trees, ruling the subsidy framework unlawful due to a lack of mandatory public consultation.
The White House and major AI companies (Meta, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic) declined to comment on a new AI framework, whose details, including potential pre-release testing with the federal government, remain undisclosed.
The White House will host leading AI companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google on Tuesday to discuss a new voluntary framework for reviewing the cybersecurity capabilities of advanced AI models. This framework stems from a June executive order by President Donald Trump, aiming to evaluate models for potential software vulnerabilities or sophisticated cyberattacks.
India's Centre has proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances, set to become operational from October 1, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance emergency medical access in rural, remote, and hilly areas by addressing current regulatory gaps and ensuring safety standards.
A Tax Justice Network report suggests governments could gain an extra $500bn annually by taxing multinational profits where economic activity occurs, not in tax havens. UN talks in New York aim to establish a global standard by late 2027, despite past US opposition.
An Indian parliamentary panel has proposed a new statutory framework for "inward re-domiciliation," allowing overseas companies to migrate to India while retaining their legal identity. This initiative, to be recommended in an upcoming report, aims to simplify the relocation process for Indian-origin firms and update corporate law.
The US-backed Board of Peace, established to oversee a Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction, has failed to achieve its mandate, instead providing cover for continued Israeli actions and land expansion. The article argues for its abandonment and the return of responsibility to the United Nations.
The Indian diaspora in China voiced concerns over anti-India content on Chinese social media, declining work visas, and employment restrictions for spouses at an Indian Embassy Open House in Beijing. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami addressed these issues, announced eased Indian visa rules for Chinese citizens, and outlined plans for legal aid and cultural outreach amidst efforts to improve bilateral ties.
A Chinese study highlights cryptocurrency's dual nature, facilitating illicit activities like money laundering while offering regulatory tools to combat financial crime. This comes as Chinese prosecutors indicted 3,259 people in 2025 for crypto-related money laundering.
Bitcoin hovers near $63,000 as markets weigh 66% odds of a September Fed rate hike, with Chairman Warsh's inflation judgment crucial amid mixed indicators ranging from 2.2% to 3.7% above the 2% target
The Trump administration faces an August 1 deadline to finalize an AI framework, prompting intense debate among tech leaders like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang. The framework involves voluntary model submissions and classified benchmarking, amid industry concerns over potential restrictions on open-weight models, particularly from China.
Wise to apply for a national trust bank charter under the GENIUS Act after OCC rejection citing AML/CFT compliance issues.
Washington's recent trade, tech, and visa restrictions on China are viewed by Chinese analysts as a leverage-building tactic for the September presidential summit, despite warnings that such aggressive pressure could sour the political atmosphere ahead of the high-stakes meeting.
