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cryptoTrump and Zelensky Meet at G-7 as War Stalemate Impacts Global Markets
President Trump expressed frustration over the Ukraine war during a G-7 meeting with Zelensky, signaling potential shifts in sanctions policy that could reshape crypto compliance and global risk assets.
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cryptoCongress Bans Federal Reserve CBDC Issuance Until 2030 in Housing Bill
Bipartisan legislation prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until 2030, securing private stablecoin market share and addressing surveillance concerns.
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cryptoKraken Integrates USDCx on Canton Network for Institutional Settlement
Kraken enables USDCx deposits and withdrawals on Canton Network, targeting regulated institutions with privacy-focused blockchain settlement infrastructure.
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cryptoCircle Moves $4B USDC to Coinbase on HyperEVM in Historic Transfer
Circle transfers $4 billion USDC to Coinbase on HyperEVM, signaling institutional shift to new blockchain infrastructure and deepening Circle-Coinbase revenue partnership.
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cryptoIran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Demands Crypto Transit Fees
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and established a Bitcoin and stablecoin toll system, creating significant energy supply risks and challenging global sanctions enforcement.
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cryptoZama Lifts Freeze on $12.5M USDC, Accelerates Compliance
A US court lifted the freeze on Zama's $12.5M USDC, ruling the action unwarranted. Zama now accelerates compliance and plans to launch cUSDC.
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cryptoEU Considers 0.1% Crypto Transaction Tax to Boost Revenue
The European Commission proposes a 0.1% tax on crypto trades, aiming to generate €3-4 billion annually, while acknowledging enforcement challenges.
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cryptoCircle freezes Zama's USDC contract, locks $13M amid rug pull probe
Circle froze Zama's cUSDC contract, locking $13M USDC, after allegations linked it to a rug pull. The event exposes compliance limits in privacy tokens.