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EU Resumes Chat Control Message Scanning
The European Parliament has reinstated the Chat Control message scanning regime, allowing voluntary scanning of private messages until 2028, despite significant opposition.
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Bitwise Highlights DeFi Resilience Amid Market Decline
Bitwise reports that DeFi tokens showed greater resilience than Bitcoin during June's market decline, indicating a possible market reevaluation.
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Coinbase's Paul Grewal Steps Down as Chief Legal Officer
Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is leaving the exchange to pursue a startup role while remaining as an adviser to the company.
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EU to Revise MiCA for Foreign Stablecoin Issuers
The EU plans to revise MiCA regulations to include foreign stablecoin issuers by 2027, amid concerns over dollar-pegged stablecoins and monetary sovereignty.
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CFTC Chair Urges Congress to Expedite CLARITY Act Passage
CFTC Chair Michael Selig warns that without the CLARITY Act, regulators will create rules for the crypto industry, complicating business operations.
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Labour MPs Seek Permanent Ban on Crypto Donations in the UK
Labour MPs in the UK are seeking to make a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations permanent amid ongoing scrutiny of political funding.
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Singapore's $400 Billion Sovereign Fund Chooses AI Over Crypto
Temasek Holdings will prioritize AI over digital assets, citing regulatory issues and losses from the FTX collapse.
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MoonPay Integrates AI Crypto Agents with Telegram
MoonPay has integrated its AI crypto assistant, MoonAgents, into Telegram, allowing users to engage in market analysis and transactions on the go.
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Mandatory Age Verification: A Hidden Surveillance Concern
Mandatory age verification laws are reshaping internet privacy, turning anonymous browsing into identifiable tracking, warns Billions CEO Evin McMullen.
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EU Plans to Update MiCA Regulations in 2027 for Non-EU Stablecoins
The EU intends to revise its MiCA regulations in 2027 to include non-EU stablecoin issuers, responding to U.S. developments under Trump.
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Sony Bank Receives Conditional Approval for Dollar Stablecoin
Sony Bank has received conditional approval from the OCC to launch Connectia Trust, a national trust bank for a dollar-backed stablecoin, aiming for a 2027 launch.
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SWIFT Launches Blockchain System for Cross-Border Payments
SWIFT has announced its blockchain infrastructure is ready for cross-border payments, involving 17 banks globally.
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