In briefUK gangs are using gold coins, bars, and grain to hide drug profits, citing its portability, value, and lack of traceability.Experts note gold’s appeal amid a cashless shift, but…
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Solana treasury company DeFi Development Corp. is taking a different approach from other crypto treasury companies.
The firm is embedding itself within the Solana ecosystem, ensuring it doesn't need…
A wave of volatility in U.S. equity markets has driven
investors toward crypto vehicles, with digital asset funds recording a record
$7.05 billion in net inflows in May. Speaking at a financial…
The US crypto industry is celebrating as the GENIUS Act, a framework for stablecoin regulation, was passed in the US Senate on June 17.The bill passed 68-30 in a bipartisan…
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U.K. Financial Conduct Authority official Jane Moore warned that a "global response" to crypto regulation is essential.
Lord Chris Holmes argued that "right-size regulation" benefits innovation and investment, stating that…
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Spokane, Washington has banned all crypto and virtual currency kiosks following a unanimous council vote.
Current operators must remove machines within 60 days or risk civil violations.
Washington State reportedly lost…
MyFundedFutures (MFFU), a fintech company focused on futures
evaluation and proprietary trading, has announced the full adoption of
ComplianceAlpha. ComplianceAlpha is a regulatory compliance platform developed
by ACA Group. Last year, MFFU
suspended its…
Stablecoin adoption among United States banks and financial institutions may accelerate following the passage of new legislation in the Senate.The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins, or GENIUS…
German fintech NaroIQ has
secured $6.5 million in seed funding to build what it calls a European
alternative to the US-dominated exchange-traded fund market.NaroIQ Raises $6.5M Seed to
Build European ETF InfrastructureThe Cologne-based…
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Thailand will waive capital gains taxes on crypto sales through licensed platforms from 2025 to 2029.
The move is part of a broader push to position the country as a…
