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In brief The Uniswap Foundation published a proposal for Uniswap Governance to become a Wyoming Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA). The Cowboy State enacted the legal framework for DAOs last year. It would allow Uniswap Governance to operate with greater legal clarity, Uniswap Foundation General Counsel Brian Nistler said. The Uniswap Foundation published a proposal…
In brief Chinese tech giant Ant Group has said claims it’s working on a rare earth RMB stablecoin are false. It comes amid exploration of stablecoin uses by Chinese e-commerce firms. Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory regime has been a key driver for increased interest. Chinese tech giant Ant Group has denied online rumors that it…
In brief New York-based fintech Paxos worked with Binance to mint the BUSD stablecoin. It stopped working with Binance in 2023. New York’s regulator has said Paxos will pay a $26.5 million penalty for not doing due diligence on Binance. Stablecoin issuer Paxos Trust will pay a $26.5 million penalty to New York State to…
In brief Ripple has agreed to acquire Rail for $200 million. The Canadian stablecoin platform has key compliance features. The companies will promote RLUSD and XRP’s use in payments. Ripple has entered into a $200 million agreement to purchase Rail, a Toronto-based payments platform, the tech firm said in a press release on Thursday.The acquisition…
In brief Amanda Fischer, ex-Chief of Staff to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, compared liquid staking to the risky rehypothecation practices that helped sink Lehman Brothers. Crypto lawyers and founders say Fischer overstates the SEC’s stance, which narrowly applies to passive, non-leveraged staking setups. Figures from VanEck, Solana’s Helius Labs, and Magic Eden called Fischer’s claims…
In brief MEXC Ventures has invested in Indonesian crypto exchange Triv at a $200 million valuation, though the amount remains undisclosed. The deal was structured entirely as equity and reflects MEXC’s long-term strategy of backing licensed exchanges in emerging markets. Triv will maintain operational independence while gaining access to greater liquidity and expanded product support…
August 5, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that KTA is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading KTA trading is live as of August 5, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief FinCEN has issued an urgent alert flagging fraud schemes involving crypto ATMs. Elderly victims lose big through tech support and imposter scams, often guided to ATMs by phone. Many kiosk operators lack registration and AML controls, enabling anonymity, high fees, and structured transactions. The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an urgent…
In brief Trump is reportedly planning to sign an order as early as this week protecting crypto companies and conservatives from certain alleged banking practices. The order directs banking regulators to examine violations of equal credit laws and consumer protection regulations, with banks facing financial penalties and enforcement actions. The order targets “Operation Chokepoint 2.0″…
In brief Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish formally filed for IPO. The exchange aims to raise up to $629 million based on an initial share price of $28-$31. The firm previously sought IPO in 2021, but plans were spoiled due to market conditions in 2022. Cryptocurrency platform Bullish publicly filed its F-1 registration with the SEC on…
