Blockchain

Physical cryptocurrency coins displayed against a reflective surface in front of the South African national flag

South Africa to revise crypto rules after industry backlash

South Africa’s National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank (SARB) are preparing to revise proposed regulations governing cross-border cryptocurrency transactions after receiving thousands of public comments on the draft framework....
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Digital graphic displaying the MEXC exchange logo set against an exit stamp and European regulatory compliance graphics

MEXC Exits Netherlands as MiCA Authorization Issues Persist

Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC is winding down services for users in the Netherlands after confirming that it does not hold authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The...
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin speaking with futuristic digital interface graphics and the Moonshot AI logo

Vitalik Buterin Supports Kimi AI’s Cybersecurity Limits, Warns of KYC Risks

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced support for Moonshot AI’s decision to reduce the offensive cybersecurity capabilities of its latest artificial intelligence model, Kimi K3.1 Pro, arguing that limiting dangerous...
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Glowing 3D golden BNB cryptocurrency coin set against high-speed digital blockchain network data tracks

BNB Chain plans new high-speed Layer 1, keeps BNB as sole token

BNB Chain is developing a new high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed to support applications that require faster transaction processing, including high-frequency trading, real-time payments and AI-driven activity. The proposed network,...
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Conceptual digital illustration of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency seal alongside stablecoin tokens, interest yield meters, and regulatory compliance frameworks

OCC finalises first GENIUS Act rule, rethinks approach to stablecoin rewards

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued its first final rule implementing President Donald Trump’s GENIUS Act, setting out how payment stablecoin issuers under its...
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Conceptual digital illustration of autonomous AI software agents initiating secure microtransactions across Mastercard payment rails and blockchain networks

Mastercard opens early access to AI agent payments with Coinbase, Base

Mastercard has opened early access to its AI-powered payment system, allowing developers to build and test applications that let autonomous AI agents pay for digital services using approved budgets and...
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Digital 3D illustration of the Japanese flag and glowing digital yen currency tokens overlaid on cross-border bank settlement networks

Japan’s megabanks complete yen stablecoin pilot

Japan’s Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) have completed a joint yen stablecoin pilot designed to test cross-border payments for Mitsubishi Corporation, bringing the banks closer...
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Digital illustration of the Australian flag overlaid with cryptocurrency trading order books and a regulatory gavel

Australia Considers Banning Crypto Exchanges From Trading Against Users

Australia is considering new restrictions that would prevent cryptocurrency exchanges from trading against their own customers as part of a broader effort to strengthen market transparency and protect digital asset...
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Trading screen displaying binary options contracts, financial KPI charts, and logos of Coinbase, Nvidia, and Tesla under SEC regulatory oversight

SEC Approves Binary Options Tied to Coinbase, Nvidia and Tesla Metrics

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new category of binary options that will allow traders to bet on whether specific business metrics from companies such as...
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South Korean flag and cryptocurrency trading charts displayed on a screen behind a digital security lock icon

South Korea Orders Blocks on 27 Crypto Exchanges, Including KuCoin

South Korea has ordered the blocking of 27 cryptocurrency exchange websites, including KuCoin, BitMart and MEXC, for allegedly operating without the registration required under the country’s anti-money laundering laws. The...
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