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Telegram founder Pavel Durov claims Russia has designated him a terrorist after he rejected government demands for mass surveillance and censorship on the popular messaging platform, highlighting the ongoing global tension between state control and digital privacy.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two Iranian entities, Persian Gulf Marine Insurance Company and HormuzSafe, for operating an alleged Bitcoin-based maritime insurance scheme in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of funneling funds to the IRGC and extorting commercial vessels.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, once touted as a potential landmark crypto bill, has reportedly stalled in Congress, with its 'ethics' clause proving a major sticking point. Its likely failure leaves the industry facing continued regulatory uncertainty.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has reportedly proposed legislation to establish a new government agency aimed at combating corruption, specifically referencing former President Donald Trump's substantial crypto earnings and his family's foreign business ties.
Russian authorities have formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, marking a significant escalation in the state's long-standing conflict with the encrypted messaging platform and its commitment to user privacy.
A powerful coalition of 25 tech firms, spearheaded by Nvidia, Meta, and Microsoft, is urging Washington to protect open-source AI development, highlighting its critical role in innovation and security following a recent incident involving Hugging Face and OpenAI.
Giovanni Cunti, CEO of Gate Europe, suggests that the stringent compliance demands of the EU's MiCA regulation could force some licensed crypto firms to exit the European market, raising concerns about market consolidation and innovation.
The US Senate has unanimously passed a nonbinding resolution opposing any presidential pardon for disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, signaling broad political consensus against clemency for high-profile crypto fraudsters.
France's Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) has mandated internet service providers to geoblock Polymarket, citing concerns over illegal gambling and potential market manipulation, marking a significant regulatory move against prediction markets.
A year after its enactment, the GENIUS Act has fundamentally reshaped the stablecoin market, providing a federal regulatory framework that has spurred significant growth and accelerated institutional adoption, despite ongoing implementation challenges.
Japan's House of Councillors has passed Cabinet Bill 57, moving regulated crypto activities under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), a significant step towards institutional clarity. While a 20% tax on qualifying crypto gains is now legislated, its effective date, potentially as late as 2028, depends on
A government-backed review in the UK warns that judges and magistrates are ill-equipped to handle the impending surge in crypto money laundering and AI-driven fraud cases, signaling potential challenges for justice and regulatory clarity.