Lloyds Settles $750K With Visa in USDC Pilot
Funds reached Visa in under an hour, including over the weekend, giving the bank a test of settlement beyond standard banking hours.
Lloyds Settles $750K With Visa in USDC Pilot
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Regulation
Crypto regulation worldwide — government policy, court rulings, compliance frameworks, tax rules, and enforcement actions.
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Bitcoin Briefly Tops $85,000 as US PCE Misses Forecasts
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Bitcoin Briefly Tops $85,000 as US PCE Misses Forecasts
Cooler inflation and downward revisions to July's figures ease pressure on the Fed to keep interest rates elevated.
Crypto News
BTC: US Judge Rejects Nine Claims to 127,271 Seized Coins
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BTC: US Judge Rejects Nine Claims to 127,271 Seized Coins
The ruling turns on whether claimants can trace their losses to the seized wallets. A separate DOJ process may offer recovery if the government wins forfeiture.
CryptoSlate
EU Regulators Seek More Power to Oversee Crypto
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EU Regulators Seek More Power to Oversee Crypto
The call puts the reach of EU oversight in focus for crypto firms operating across the bloc.
WatcherGuru
Binance Faces EU Scrutiny Over MiCA Exemption
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Binance Faces EU Scrutiny Over MiCA Exemption
The review tests whether Binance can continue serving some European customers without a license under MiCA’s reverse solicitation exemption.
Coinbase CEO Says Banks May Push for CLARITY 2.0
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Coinbase CEO Says Banks May Push for CLARITY 2.0
Brian Armstrong argues that banks face tighter legal constraints on crypto custody, while Coinbase can still offer stablecoin rewards.
Bitcoin’s $85,500 PCE Rally Fades as Treasury Yields Stay High
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Bitcoin’s $85,500 PCE Rally Fades as Treasury Yields Stay High
Cooling inflation eased rate-hike concerns, but a 10-year Treasury yield near 5.3% kept the relief rally from holding.
CoinDesk
Iran War Will End Very Soon, Trump Says Without a Date
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Iran War Will End Very Soon, Trump Says Without a Date
The phrase 'one way or the other' leaves the path to an end unclear, giving investors no firm basis to assess the timing or outcome.
CoinTelegraph
Chinese Spy Blackmailed Former Senior Fed Official
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Chinese Spy Blackmailed Former Senior Fed Official
The use of a government phone makes the case a security matter for the central bank, rather than a monetary-policy development.
Bybit USDT Holdings Fall 11.46% in Reserves Report
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Bybit USDT Holdings Fall 11.46% in Reserves Report
The Sept. 23 snapshot shows a sharp contrast across user holdings: USDe rose 62.41%, while BTC and ETH posted smaller gains.
Trump Demands Powell Resign Over $2.5B Fed Renovation
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Trump Demands Powell Resign Over $2.5B Fed Renovation
The clash turns a construction controversy into a central-bank independence test, adding political risk around the Fed at a sensitive macro moment.
Trump Urges Powell Be Forced Off Fed Board
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Trump Urges Powell Be Forced Off Fed Board
The remark puts central bank independence back in focus for investors watching US rate policy and political pressure on the Fed.
BTC, ETH Surge as Bitwise Says Clarity Flop Brought Better Rules
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BTC, ETH Surge as Bitwise Says Clarity Flop Brought Better Rules
The paradox of a Sept. 15 Senate defeat and an 11% market-cap rally: stalled legislation gave the SEC and CFTC room to move on stablecoins and tokenization, but left crypto without a statutory…
TheBlock
CFTC wins $30M default judgment in Fundsz crypto fraud case
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CFTC wins $30M default judgment in Fundsz crypto fraud case
The default judgment for non-responders does the talking; the same-day consent orders show how the CFTC handles cooperators and deceased-defendant estates through residence turnover and permanent…
Paramount Wins Court Approval for $110B Warner Bros Deal
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Paramount Wins Court Approval for $110B Warner Bros Deal
The ruling clears a $110 billion deal involving two major media companies, putting the transaction's next steps in focus.
Crypto Tax Bill Introduced by Senate Republicans
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Crypto Tax Bill Introduced by Senate Republicans
The proposal puts crypto taxation on the US legislative agenda, but its provisions and potential effects are not specified.
CBDC: DeSantis Says US Should Never Adopt a Digital Dollar
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CBDC: DeSantis Says US Should Never Adopt a Digital Dollar
The stance puts privacy and limits on government control at the center of the US debate over digital money.
FTC Probes OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety Claims
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FTC Probes OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety Claims
The reported inquiry puts consumer-protection scrutiny in direct tension with President Trump's support for industry self-regulation.
Kalshi Ends Volume Rewards Early as Trading Faces Scrutiny
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Kalshi Ends Volume Rewards Early as Trading Faces Scrutiny
The shift to targeted promotions comes as Kalshi posts record volume and pursues a reported $40B valuation, raising questions about how much activity incentives sustain.
SEC Chair Atkins Backs Clearer Crypto Regulations
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SEC Chair Atkins Backs Clearer Crypto Regulations
A clearer framework could shape how digital-asset firms operate in the US, where regulatory treatment has been a central industry concern.