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In brief The Monetary Authority of Singapore has deferred new crypto prudential standards to the start of 2027. MAS delayed the rollout from January 1, 2026 due to crypto industry concerns raised in a consultation on the changes. Respondents warned that the proposed risk classifications could unfairly penalize assets built on permissionless blockchains, potentially stifling…
In brief Zcash (ZEC) surged over the past week to its highest level since April 2022, leading a sector-wide rally for privacy coins including Railgun and Dash. The rally comes as concerns mount over financial surveillance and sanctions, with investors seeking assets that offer greater privacy and protection from capital freezes amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts…
In brief Solana exchange-traded funds could get the green light this month. But investor fatigue and more interest in Ethereum could dampen inflows into the products, JP Morgan analysts have said. A number of top asset managers have this year tried to get SEC approval for a SOL ETF. U.S. exchange-traded funds giving investors Solana…
In brief The Roughrider Coin is scheduled to launch in 2026. The stablecoin is built on the FIUSD platform and backed by U.S. dollars. The announcement follows Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token debut in August. The Bank of North Dakota and financial technology firm Fiserv announced Wednesday that they will launch Roughrider Coin, a U.S. dollar-backed…
In brief Gemini users in Australia can now trade directly in AUD through local banking integrations following its official registration with the country’s anti-money laundering watchdog. The move coincides with draft legislation that would bring crypto exchanges under the Corporations Act. Gemini has appointed James Logan as Head of Australia to lead local strategy and…
In brief Coinbase has launched crypto staking services in New York after years of objections from state regulators. New Yorkers can now stake several major tokens, including Ethereum and Cosmos, with estimated yields ranging up to 16% APY. The move follows the resignation of state crypto regulator Adrienne Harris, who reached a $100 million settlement…
In brief Two men are set to stand trial in Glasgow’s High Court for allegedly plotting to steal almost $23 million in crypto in a series of robberies. The pair are accused of having identified targets known to own “significant amounts” of cryptocurrency. According to the prosecution, some of the planning was conducted while at…
In brief The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations warned Monday the Responsible Financial Innovation Act provides only “the facade of regulation” while weakening worker protections and consumer safeguards. The labor federation’s letter comes as Senate Republicans push for a floor vote in November. Union officials criticized provisions letting FDIC-insured banks directly…
In brief Kazakh authorities terminated operations at 130 unlicensed crypto platforms suspected of processing illicit funds, confiscating digital assets valued at $16.7 million. Financial monitors identified 81 underground cash-out networks handling more than $43 million. Planned biometric authentication for cash transactions could morph into surveillance infrastructure “without strong data-protection laws and independent oversight,” an expert…
In brief Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced India will introduce an RBI-guaranteed digital currency at a government event in Doha on Monday. The minister confirmed India has not banned unbacked cryptos but continues to tax them heavily to discourage use. Experts say India’s stance could favor regulated, asset-backed tokens but risk slowing private crypto innovation…
