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Crypto's political power supercharged with $193 million in Fairshake, thanks to new cash

Crypto's political power supercharged with $193 million in Fairshake, thanks to new cash

The political influence of the cryptocurrency industry has received a significant boost with the recent infusion of funds. The industry's primary campaign-finance organization…

1/28/2026 2 min read

OTHER #POLICY #FAIRSHAKE #CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

Wall Street giants push back on exemptions for tokenized securities in SEC meeting

Wall Street giants push back on exemptions for tokenized securities in SEC meeting

In a recent meeting with regulators, executives from major financial institutions and industry groups expressed their opposition to exemptions for tokenized securities. They…

1/28/2026 2 min read

TRADING #REGULATION #TRADING #POLICY

The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub

The UK government says banks need to stop blocking crypto firms if the country wants to become a digital hub

The UK government has taken a firm stance on the relationship between banks and cryptocurrency firms, emphasizing the need for fair treatment of crypto businesses. This statement…

1/28/2026 3 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #REGULATION #POLICY

Coinbase opposition won't stymie U.S. crypto market structure bill, HSBC says

Coinbase opposition won't stymie U.S. crypto market structure bill, HSBC says

HSBC has expressed confidence that the ongoing opposition from Coinbase will not hinder the progress of the U.S. crypto market structure bill. The bank highlighted that the…

1/28/2026 2 min read

MARKET #EXCHANGE #FIAT #MARKET

UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as 'irresponsible'

UK advertising watchdog bans Coinbase ads as 'irresponsible'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has taken action by banning advertisements from Coinbase. The decision stems from the authority's conclusion that the ads…

1/28/2026 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #POLICY #COINBASE

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward

Recent findings from a crypto lobby group highlight a growing trend of "increased hostility" from British banks towards the cryptocurrency sector. This development comes at a…

1/27/2026 2 min read

OTHER #POLICY #UNITED KINGDOM #FCA

WH advisor Patrick Witt: Davos 2026 was ‘turning point’ for global crypto normalization

WH advisor Patrick Witt: Davos 2026 was ‘turning point’ for global crypto normalization

Patrick Witt, a crypto advisor from the White House, recently made significant remarks regarding the future of cryptocurrency and its integration into the global financial…

1/27/2026 2 min read

OTHER #POLICY #WHITE HOUSE #STABLECOIN

Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says

Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says

A recent report by Chainalysis highlights a significant increase in global crypto money laundering activities, reaching a staggering total of $82 billion. The report emphasizes…

1/27/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #MONEY LAUNDERING

Crypto exchange WhiteBIT flagged by Russia as 'undesirable' over support for Ukraine military

Crypto exchange WhiteBIT flagged by Russia as 'undesirable' over support for Ukraine military

WhiteBIT, a cryptocurrency exchange, has recently been flagged by Russia as an "undesirable" organization. This designation stems from WhiteBIT's significant financial support…

1/26/2026 2 min read

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #MACROECONOMICS #POLICY

Wall Street's Jefferies sees market structure bill as tokenization inflection point

Wall Street's Jefferies sees market structure bill as tokenization inflection point

Recent developments in infrastructure and regulatory frameworks are driving the momentum toward tokenization in the digital asset space. A notable perspective from Wall Street's…

1/26/2026 3 min read

MARKET #MARKET #POLICY #CRYPTO REGULATION

Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products

Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products

Recent developments in Japan indicate a significant shift in the country's approach to cryptocurrency investments. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly preparing to…

1/26/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #POLICY

Ukraine banned Polymarket and there’s no legal way for it to come back

Ukraine banned Polymarket and there’s no legal way for it to come back

Polymarket, a platform known for prediction markets, has faced a significant legal challenge in Ukraine. The country's authorities have classified Polymarket and similar…

1/24/2026 2 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #UKRAINE