#Digital Assets

Highlights: Senate Republicans released the final CLARITY Act text, bringing fresh changes to ethics, stablecoins and crypto trading. Trump agreed to most of the new ethics plan, including tougher rules for officials holding crypto assets. The bill also adds new […]

Highlights: UniCredit is exploring digital asset custody and brokerage services as it expands deeper into crypto infrastructure. The Italian banking group already offers crypto-linked products and has invested in blockchain and tokenization projects. Its wider strategy also includes Bitcoin and […]

Highlights: Senate Republicans updated the CLARITY Act with new DeFi rules, stronger CFTC oversight, and clearer powers for credit unions. Non-decentralized DeFi protocols may need CFTC registration when identifiable groups retain meaningful control over operations. Stablecoin yield, ethics, and Blockchain […]

Highlights: Weekly crypto fund inflows jumped to one of their strongest levels seen in nearly a year. Crypto funds attracted $3.2 billion, while bonds drew $17.7 billion and gold $7.3 billion. BofA’s Bull & Bear Indicator climbed to 9.7 as […]

Highlights: U.S. Treasury added Iran’s crypto sector to new sanctions as it increases pressure on the country. An Iran-linked oil broker handled more than $100 million in crypto payments, according to the Treasury. OFAC also targeted an Iranian hacker accused […]

Highlights: Citi CEO Jane Fraser supports clear crypto rules that encourage innovation while promoting safer digital asset adoption. Fraser wants changes to the CLARITY Act, especially around stablecoin rewards and their impact on bank deposits. Citi says strong crypto legislation […]

Highlights: Russia’s new crypto law creates formal rules for exchanges, miners, custodians, brokers, investors, and digital assets. Retail investors face annual purchase limits, while qualified investors gain wider access after completing suitability tests. Crypto payments remain banned domestically, but limited […]

Highlights: Japan’s financial regulator is creating a dedicated division to coordinate crypto, stablecoin, blockchain, and digital payment oversight. The August 7 restructuring places several digital asset functions under one newly formed supervisory bureau. The announcement reorganizes existing responsibilities without introducing […]

Highlights: South Korea plans to begin taxing crypto gains next year after delaying the policy three times. Investors will receive a 2.5 million won deduction before a 20% tax applies to additional gains. Officials are also preparing stablecoin, exchange, disclosure, […]

Highlights: Fidelity urged the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act and provide clearer rules for digital assets. The National Fraternal Order of Police said the revised bill addresses its earlier law enforcement concerns. The proposal includes stronger crypto crime […]

Highlights: UK lawmakers are investigating banking problems that make it harder for crypto firms and customers to operate. The review will examine account closures, payment limits and access to important financial services for crypto businesses. Banks, crypto companies and other […]

Highlights: Russia plans stricter oversight of large cross-border crypto payments through automatic reporting to Rosfinmonitoring from September. New rules lower the crypto transfer reporting threshold to 60,000 rubles and require more user information. Banks face a 1% crypto exposure cap […]