Policy
Galaxy Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 10% Amid Stablecoin Disputes
Galaxy Digital slashes crypto regulation bill odds as Senate faces stablecoin yield conflicts and narrow legislative window in September.
New York AG Seeks $36B From Kalshi in CFTC Turf War Over Prediction Markets
New York demands Kalshi shut down as CFTC battles states over authority to regulate event contracts and prediction markets.
IMF Flags Brazil Stablecoin Growth Outpacing Traditional Capital Flows
International Monetary Fund warns Brazil's stablecoin market has expanded rapidly, with cross-border crypto flows growing faster than traditional investment channels.
India Orders Takedown of Dorsey's Bitcoin Mesh App Amid Protest Crackdown
India's cybercrime agency targets Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's offline Bitcoin messaging app, as Delhi protesters use mesh networks to evade internet shutdowns during exam scandal demonstrations.
IMF Warns Stablecoins May Trigger Currency Crises in Fixed-Rate Regimes
IMF research shows dollar stablecoins can worsen currency runs in nations with fixed exchange rates, despite improving FX access for citizens.
India's Central Bank Pushes Stablecoin Containment Strategy Amid Tokenization Push
RBI proposes isolating crypto from banking while carving out exceptions for tokenized securities, signalling a nuanced approach to digital assets regulation.
EU Parliament Signals Push to Regulate DeFi, Staking and NFTs Beyond MiCA
European lawmakers recommend assessing whether crypto lending, staking and NFTs need regulation under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.
Trump Stablecoin USD1 Pays UFC Fighters at White House Event
World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin used for $250K bonus pool at UFC Freedom 250, marking major commercial deployment amid past controversies.