stablecoins
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cryptoTrump Pushes Senate on Crypto Bill to Counter China, AI Rivalry
Former President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Clarity Act, framing crypto regulation as critical for national competitiveness against China and in the AI sector.
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cryptoBinance Enforces EU's MiCA Stablecoin Rules, Restricting Access
Binance is limiting stablecoin transactions for European users, marking a concrete enforcement of the EU's comprehensive MiCA regulatory framework.
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worldBIS Warns Stablecoins Lack Essential Monetary Stability Without Central Bank Backing
The Bank for International Settlements argues stablecoins fail as reliable payment instruments due to structural flaws, proposing a unified ledger model anchored by tokenized central bank reserves.
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techRussia Mandates Digital Ruble Acceptance by September 1
The Bank of Russia confirms its 12 largest banks will begin mandatory digital ruble operations in September, initiating an aggressive three-phase CBDC rollout.
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financeCrypto Card Deposits Hit $10 Billion, Up 82% This Year
Crypto-linked card payments have surpassed a $10 billion cumulative milestone for the first time, driven by stablecoin adoption and mainstream payment rails.
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financeIran Tightens Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Mandating IRGC Coordination for All Ships
Iran now requires all vessels to coordinate with its Revolutionary Guards for transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz oil chokepoint, a move with major energy and financial implications.
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cryptoBase Recovers After Two-Hour Block Production Halt, Upgrade on Track
Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network Base resumed operations after a consensus issue halted block production for over two hours. The planned Beryl hardfork, introducing a new token standard for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, is still moving forward.
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cryptoTrump Cancels Bipartisan Housing Bill Signing Over Voter ID Demands, Shelving CBDC Ban
President Trump halted the signing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which included a 4-year CBDC ban, demanding passage of the SAVE America Act first. Crypto investors now watch for decoupling.