SEC is done with crypto: Removes all mention from its agenda for 2026

SEC exam staff will not treat crypto as a standalone risk in its fiscal 2026 priorities, marking a clear departure from the agency’s approach in 2024 and 2025. The Division of Examinations’ 17-page “2026 Examination Priorities” lays out focus areas for investment advisers, funds, broker-dealers, and market utilities, and reiterates cross-cutting work on information security, […] The post SEC is done with crypto: Removes all mention from its agenda for 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Japan to reclassify crypto assets as financial products and lower taxes

Regulators in Japan are planning to classify cryptocurrencies as “financial products” under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and introduce a tax overhaul for the sector. Per local media, Japan’s Financial Services Agency wants to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies under the… дальше »

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US regulator mulls guidance for tokenized deposit insurance, stablecoins

Acting FDIC Chair Travis Hill said the agency is also working on a regime for stablecoin issuance and expects to issue a proposal for an application process by the end of year. дальше »

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China’s Cybersecurity Agency Alleges US Government Stole $13 Billion In Bitcoin

According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the cybersecurity arm of China has openly accused the US government of orchestrating the theft of approximately $13 billion in Bitcoin (BTC), adding tension to the ongoing cyber relations between the two nations. дальше »

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China Accuses US of Stealing $13 Billion in Bitcoin Through State-Level Hack

China's top cybersecurity agency has made explosive claims against the United States, accusing American authorities of conducting a massive Bitcoin theft through sophisticated hacking operations. дальше »

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Japan FSA backs major banks’ yen stablecoin initiative

The Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) announced that it has launched an initiative to support the yen-based stablecoin joint venture launched by the country’s major banks. According to a recent press release, the FSA’s Payment Innovation Project will focus on… дальше »

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U.S. sanctions 8 bankers in $3B North Korea crypto crackdown: Report

Key Takeaways Who is behind most of North Korea’s cyberattacks? The Lazarus Group, a state-backed hacking unit under North Korea’s intelligence agency, is behind many of the major crypto heists. дальше »

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Strategy’s new credit rating will open Bitcoin to $130 trillion institutional capital

A quiet but historic moment has unfolded, which may reshape how traditional markets value digital assets like Bitcoin. For the first time, a major global rating agency has evaluated a company whose borrowing model is directly tied to BTC. дальше »

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S&P Slaps Junk Rating On Michael Saylor’s Strategy, Citing ‘Speculative’ Bitcoin

S&P Global slapped a junk rating on Michael Saylor’s Strategy, citing its heavy reliance on volatile Bitcoin and limited dollar liquidity. The credit rating agency [...] дальше »

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First yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC to launch today, Oct. 27

Japan’s first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, will officially launch on Monday, Oct. 27. This marks a major milestone in the country’s push toward blockchain-based finance. According to a report by Reuters, the rollout comes after Japan’s Financial Services Agency gave its… дальше »

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Michael Selig Picked to Lead US CFTC, Industry Leaders React

President Donald Trump has picked SEC's Mike Selig for CFTC chairmanship. This comes as US lawmakers work to put the agency at the helm of crypto affairs. The post Michael Selig Picked to Lead US CFTC, Industry Leaders React appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Tucker Carlson slams crypto privacy, pushes CIA origin claim

In a speech during a Turning Point USA event commemorating Charlie Kirk, political commentator Tucker Carlson claimed he believes the Central Intelligence Agency created Bitcoin. Thus, he reinforced an unpopular theory that has long been circulating in the crypto space.… дальше »

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Japan Reportedly Mulls Letting Local Banks Buy And Hold Cryptos For Investment Purposes

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is planning to review regulations that would enable banks to acquire and hold cryptos such as Bitcoin for investment purposes. [...] дальше »

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Crypto could soon count toward mortgage applications in the US?

Aspiring homeowners may soon find that their cryptocurrency holdings carry more weight in the mortgage market.   Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) signalled that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should begin preparing to treat crypto as an asset in mortgage lending risk assessments. дальше »

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Nomura subsidiary eyes crypto license in Japan: report

Nomura-owned subsidiary, Laser Digital, is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency to apply for a crypto asset trading license. According to a Bloomberg report, Laser Digital Holdings is planning to apply for a crypto trading license in… дальше »

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Crypto Truce: CFTC’s Pham Declares ‘Turf War Over’ As SEC’s Paul Atkins Calls Crypto ‘Top Priority’

US regulators are ending their crypto clash, with SEC Chair Paul Atkins naming digital assets the agency’s top priority and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham [...] дальше »

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K-drama star Hwang Jung-eum sentenced in $3M crypto embezzlement case

Hwang Jung-eum, a South Korean actress and K-drama star, was handed a suspended prison sentence for embezzling $3 million from her agency to invest in cryptocurrency. According to a report from local media outlet Korea JoongAng Daily, Hwang has been… дальше »

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SEC Chair: Crypto's Time Has Come

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has made it clear that the agency has moved away from Gensler's aggressively anti-crypto approach дальше »

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Regulatory Certainty for Crypto Front and Center on SEC's Agenda

SEC Chair Atkins has outlined the agency's near-term agenda, which heavily focuses on cryptocurrency regulation дальше »

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SEC eyes crypto integration with Wall Street in policy shake-up

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has unveiled the agency’s upcoming regulatory agenda, prioritizing clarity over litigation. The long-awaited roadmap targets issuance, custody, and exchange trading rules, signaling a definitive end to regulation-by-enforcement. дальше »

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Quantum computing evolves, SEC urged to defend crypto

The U.S. SEC’s Crypto Asset Task Force is reviewing a proposal to protect digital assets against the dangers of quantum computing decryption. In a proposal submitted to the federal agency, Daniel Bruno Corvelo Costa presents the SEC Crypto Asset Task… дальше »

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Japan Regulator Plans 20% Crypto Tax To Boost Competitiveness

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will push for taxes on crypto to be slashed as it moves to make the industry more competitive. Under a [...] дальше »

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IRS’s top crypto executive Trish Turner resigns after brief tenure

Trish Turner has stepped down from her position leading the Internal Revenue Service’s crypto division. This is after approximately three months in the role. The departure is another leadership change for the agency’s cryptocurrency unit. The agency has also experienced… дальше »

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Japan Prepares Large Scale Amend of Crypto Policies

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing sweeping changes to its digital asset framework. The changes, which combine tax reforms and regulatory upgrades, could introduce exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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‘Serious concerns’: Why Australia’s financial watchdog is investigating Binance

The long shadow of Binance’s past has reached the shores of Australia, as the nation’s financial crimes agency brought down the hammer on Friday, ordering the crypto giant’s local arm to submit to an external audit. дальше »

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SEC Boss Calls for Protecting Crypto Markets Against 'Regulatory Mischief'

SEC Chair Paul Atkins has stressed that the agency should be forward-thinking and pro-innovation дальше »

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SEC delays Truth Social Crypto ETF decision as political undertones loom

While the SEC’s extended review of Truth Social’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF is procedural, it can be seen as a high-stakes balancing act for an agency caught between crypto innovation and politics. With Trump’s financial interests in the mix, the… дальше »

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Japan’s First Yen-Backed Stablecoin JPYC Set For Fall Launch

Japan is preparing to issue its first yen-backed stablecoin this fall, as Tokyo-based fintech firm JPYC nears approval from the Financial Services Agency (FSA). The [...] дальше »

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Japan to roll out first yen-pegged stablecoin: report

Japan is reportedly gearing up to launch its first official stablecoin, as interest for the asset class deepens across Asia. According to a recent report by local outlet Nikkei Asia, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing to approve the… дальше »

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14 августа в Москве DeFrens проведет встречу для профи-майнеров

В четверг вечером, 14 августа, в Москве DeFrens соберет друзей из Сбера, Pulsar Mining, KCapital и Cartesius Agency, чтобы обсудить риски и перспективы рынка майнинга. дальше »

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Worldcoin under fresh scrutiny? China warns against crypto-for-iris trend

China’s national security agency is calling out the growing trend of projects collecting sensitive biometric data like iris scans in exchange for digital assets. In a public advisory issued through its official WeChat account on August 6, China’s Ministry of… дальше »

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SEC says liquid staking activities and tokens are not securities

US Securities and Exchange Commission does not consider certain liquid staking activities and tokens as securities, the agency has announced. The SEC’s announcement comes after the Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance stated the matter on Aug. дальше »

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US SEC unveils sweeping plans to regulate crypto: here’s what you need to know

The SEC is gearing up to overhaul how it handles crypto, in what could be a major shift for the digital asset world. Speaking on Thursday, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said he’s asked agency staff to begin drafting rules that offer more tailored oversight for crypto markets. дальше »

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SEC Approves In-Kind Redemptions For Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs In First Pro-Crypto Policy Shift Under Paul Atkins

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved in-kind redemptions for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, marking the agency’s first major crypto policy shift [...] дальше »

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Arizona man at center of $13m crypto ponzi pleads guilty nearly two years after indictment

After initially contesting the charges, an Arizona man has now pleaded guilty to defrauding victims out of $13 million through a crypto scheme involving fake AI trading bots and a fictitious government agency. дальше »

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Where will XRP be by 2030?

The long war between Ripple and the SEC is sputtering to an end, changing everything for XRP's future. It all started in December 2020 when the agency accused Ripple of selling XRP as an illegal seThe post Where will XRP be by 2030? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple CEO: RLUSD Ranked Number 1 Most Trusted Stablecoin

Ripple boss brags about RLUSD getting ranked #1 among stablecoins by respectful agency дальше »

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21Shares files crypto index ETFs via 'easy-to-access' method - All you need to know

Key Takeaways 21Shares has filed for two crypto index ETFs under the faster 1940 Act route.  A market expert stated that the move would help the issuer to avoid the agency’s delay.  21SharThe post 21Shares files crypto index ETFs via 'easy-to-access' method - All you need to know appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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NCA insider busted for stealing

A former National Crime Agency officer has been jailed for stealing 50 BTC seized during the investigation of Silk Road 2.0, exploiting his insider access to access the funds. Paul Chowles, 42, a former NCA officer, has been jailed for… дальше »

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UK crime agency officer sentenced for stealing Bitcoin during Silk Road 2.0 probe

Paul Chowles exploited his position in a dark web investigation to steal seized Bitcoin. дальше »

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Investors Are “Suffering Harm” Due To SEC’s Surprise Pause On ETF Holding XRP And Solana, Asserts Grayscale

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Tokenized Assets? SEC Says They Still Fall Under Securities – ‘Crypto Mom’ Speaks

According to a Wednesday statement by SEC commissioner Hester ‘Crypto Mom’ Peirce, any firm eyeing tokenized securities must talk to regulators before moving forward. Peirce, who leads the agency’s crypto task force, warned that blockchain does not change what an asset really is. дальше »

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Staking TON for UAE residency? Officials say no deal

The United Arab Emirates has officially denied claims that investors can obtain a Golden Visa through a program promoted by the Toncoin ecosystem. In a joint statement released on July 6 via the Emirates News Agency, three federal bodies, the… дальше »

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AI is being built behind closed doors, and that’s a dangerous mistake | Opinion

We’ve already surrendered our digital agency to centralized platforms, and with AI, the consequences will be even less reversible. дальше »

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Bitcoin for home loans? FHFA approves crypto for mortgage reserves

The U.S. Housing agency could soon accept crypto as a reserve for home loan applications.  Market leaders projected that the update could reduce selling pressure on BTC.  The crypto sectorThe post Bitcoin for home loans? FHFA approves crypto for mortgage reserves appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Ordered To Consider Crypto Holdings For Mortgage Applications

The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto as an asset for some mortgage loans. In a [...] дальше »

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U.S. agency directs mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto assets

Crypto holdings could soon count toward U.S. mortgages under a new directive by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. In a directive issued by FHFA director William J. Pulte on June 25, the agency instructed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie… дальше »

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U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Assets

Сообщение U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Assets появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Crypto ATM crime in Australia surges, AUSTRAC flags A$430,000 scam loss

Australia’s financial intelligence agency has spotlighted crypto ATMs as a growing vector for fraud and exploitation, identifying 90 people involved in suspicious activity, including scam victims and suspected offenders. дальше »

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Coinbase helps US Secret Service recover $225M in USDT tied to pig butchering scams

Coinbase helped the U.S. Secret Service trace and recover $225 million in USDT tied to pig butchering scams in one of the largest crypto seizures in the agency’s history. According to a June 24 blog post, the exchange supported the… дальше »

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