Samsung Wallet is set to gain native stablecoin support as Samsung expands the app beyond payment cards, IDs, hotel keys, cash, and savings. At Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, the company presented stablecoins as part of a broader…
Will EU crypto sanctions expand against Russia’s A7 network?
The latest EU crypto sanctions widen the bloc’s pressure on Russia by adding new designations connected to the cross-border A7 network and expanding restrictions on crypto service providers located outside the country. The move follows earlier warnings from the EU…
Will Belarus crypto ban affect EU crypto firms in August?
The Belarus crypto ban will broaden European Union sanctions affecting participation in crypto businesses regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. From Aug. 25, Belarusian nationals and natural persons residing in Belarus will be prohibited from directly or indirectly owning or…
Why did India order the Bitchat takedown from GitHub?
India has moved against Bitchat by ordering GitHub to disable repositories tied to Jack Dorsey’s offline messaging app as protests in Delhi continued amid repeated internet shutdowns. The directive came from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which said the…
Clarity Act could restrict Trump token ties through 2029
A new Clarity Act draft has emerged as Senate leaders prepare for a final push to advance a long-debated cryptocurrency market structure bill before the summer recess. The latest text includes temporary ethics restrictions covering the president, vice president and…
Could DeFi vaults face SEC rules under securities law?
DeFi vaults drew fresh regulatory attention after SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some products in the sector, together with certain onchain lending strategies, may fall within federal securities laws. Her statement focused on how these products are structured, managed and…
Why is the SEC suing Mining Automatic over investor losses?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Mining Automatic and its founder, Zan Shaikh, alleging that the crypto mining investment business raised $22 million while directing only a small share of investor money toward actual mining operations. According to…
Is UK crypto banking facing a new Parliament inquiry?
U.K. politicians have launched a cross-party inquiry into UK crypto banking as concerns grow over how banks treat crypto businesses and related payments. The review is being led by the Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group, which said some…
Will Korea CBDC pilot start with nine banks in September?
The Bank of Korea is preparing to move its Korea CBDC initiative into a broader second phase that could begin as early as September 2026. The next stage of Project Hangang is expected to expand participation from seven banks to…
Brazil tokenization rules face a 60-day draft deadline
Brazil tokenization policy is moving into a new regulatory phase after the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários created a working group to prepare an experimental framework for tokenized securities. The CVM said the proposal will examine registration, custody, trading and settlement…