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MSCI finalizes index rules that put Strategy, crypto treasury firms at risk of exclusion
MSCI's finalized non-operating company rules could exclude Strategy, Metaplanet and SharpLink from indexes; the affected list is due Nov. 11.
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Russia Will Soon Ban Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading, Central Bank Confirms
Russia's central bank confirms peer-to-peer bitcoin and crypto trading will be banned after July 1, 2027, with all trades routed through approved brokers or exchanges.
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At the White House, crypto policy vacancy looms large
Departure of Trump's crypto adviser Patrick Witt leaves the White House digital assets office vacant with uncertain policy.
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Tether paid Bo Hines’ company while he was at White House, WSJ
WSJ reports Tether paid Nxum, a firm co-founded by Bo Hines, millions while Hines was a White House crypto adviser.
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Russia Bars Self-Custody Withdrawals From Regulated Crypto Accounts
Russia bars self-custody withdrawals from regulated crypto accounts and restricts direct peer trades from July 2027.
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Sweden revisits digital krona as ECB advances digital euro plans
Sweden's Riksbank recommended preparing for a possible digital krona, citing concerns over foreign-currency stablecoins.
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USDC’s EU Reserves and Capital Shift to EBA Supervision in MiCA’s First ‘Significant’ Call
Circle's EU USDC reserves will move to EBA supervision from Nov. 12 after USDC became the first e-money token deemed significant under MiCA.
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Russia Will Ban Peer-to-Peer Cryptocurrency Transactions Between Citizens
Russia plans to ban peer-to-peer crypto transactions between citizens. Snippet is thin, so details are unverified.
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Crypto for Advisors: Wall Street is done waiting on Congress for crypto rules
Overview of how Wall Street firms are proceeding with crypto offerings without waiting for Congress to set rules.
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Tether Routed Payments to Hines's Firm During White House Tenure, WSJ Reports
WSJ reports Tether routed payments to a firm linked to former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines, who received $6.3M via Nxum.
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Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027
Russia plans to ban direct P2P crypto trades from July 2027, with separate rules already barring transfers to self-custody wallets.
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White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt Steps Down
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt is stepping down, the second executive director of the council to leave.
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Can the SEC and CFTC’s pro-crypto rules be overturned? Legal opinion
Legal opinion on whether the SEC and CFTC's recent pro-crypto rules would survive court challenge or be rolled back.
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EBA designates Circle’s USDC as the EU’s first ‘significant’ e-money token
EBA designated Circle's USDC as the EU's first significant e-money token, with new supervision starting Nov. 12.
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Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour Says the Real Choice Is U.S. Prediction Markets or Offshore Ones
Kalshi's CEO argues the real choice is between U.S.-regulated and offshore prediction markets, citing public order flow as a way to catch misconduct. Comes days after the CFTC moved to write event contracts into its swap rules.
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Tether Payments Reportedly Traced to Bo Hines’ Firm Through a Marketing Middleman
Tether payments reportedly traced to Bo Hines' firm via a marketing intermediary, starting May 2025 while Hines led the White House stablecoin effort.
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Payward Signs Deal for Saldo Bank, Giving Kraken’s Owner a Foothold in EU Banking
Payward, Kraken's owner, is buying Lithuania-licensed Saldo Bank to offer deposit and loan interest in the EU, closing 2027.
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Hyperliquid founder wants U.S. oversight of trading platforms, not his blockchain
Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan argues U.S. oversight should target trading firms using the blockchain, not the network itself.
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Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadline
ASIC has proposed tougher rules for Australian crypto exchanges to protect user assets ahead of the licensing deadline.
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Thailand crypto ETFs may see slow start despite new rules: CoinShares
CoinShares expects modest initial inflows into Thailand's new Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, which start trading Friday, as existing options compete for demand.
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UK chances of keeping £3.8bn bitcoin haul rise after High Court ruling
UK court ruling improves chances the government keeps a £3.8bn bitcoin haul.
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South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms
South Korea proposes tougher cybersecurity assessments after a review found deficiencies at 130 financial firms.
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Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout
Australia's securities regulator is consulting on capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms ahead of a 2027 rollout.
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US Event-Contract Rules: What the CFTC Has Changed and What Remains Unresolved
A clear guide to what the CFTC has changed on event contracts and which legal questions about state gambling laws remain open.
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Polygon gains US payments licenses after closing Coinme deal
Polygon gains 37 money transmitter licenses and 11 state exemptions by closing its Coinme deal, expanding US payments reach.
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Patrick Witt leaves White House crypto role as the CLARITY Act stalls in the Senate
Patrick Witt, the White House lead on the CLARITY Act, is leaving as the market structure bill stalls in the Senate.
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Russia’s Central Bank Authorizes Sberbank to Exchange Cryptocurrencies
Russia's central bank has authorized Sberbank to exchange cryptocurrencies, with bitcoin-related products planned for December.
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Organizations join forces to fight Illinois crypto tax, after 6-month pause
Industry groups are pushing for summary judgment against Illinois' 0.2% crypto tax even though officials have paused implementation for six months.
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Patrick Witt exits White House crypto role as Clarity Act stalls
Patrick Witt leaves his White House crypto adviser role as the Clarity Act stalls.
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Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Buy Lithuania’s Saldo Bank
Kraken parent Payward agreed to buy Lithuania's Saldo Bank, with closing expected in 2027 pending approval.