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UK Lifts Retail Ban on Crypto ETNs, Paving Way for Investments From Pensions, ISAs
The U.K. has ended its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, letting retail investors hold bitcoin and ether ETNs tax-free in pension and ISA accounts.

Bank of North Dakota and Fiserv to launch Roughrider Coin stablecoin
North Dakota’s first state-backed stablecoin will launch on the Fiserv digital asset platform in 2026 to streamline interbank payments...

Coinbase gains New York approval to offer crypto staking
The state’s decision opens staking access to New Yorkers, signaling a regulatory shift toward broader crypto participation...

Bank of England Plans Exemptions to Stablecoin Limits: Bloomberg
The BoE will grant waivers to some businesses like crypto exchanges that need to hold large amounts of the tokens.

FIFA faces Swiss probe over blockchain ticket tokens
Swiss regulator Gespa is assessing whether FIFA’s tokenized ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup violate gambling laws...

White House Weighing Candidates for Multiple CFTC Spots: Former Chairman Giancarlo
President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly poised to name a nominee to swap in for the earlier pick of former Commissioner Brian Quintenz.

'Tokenization is Going to Eat the Entire Financial System' Says Robinhood CEO
At Token2049 Singapore, Robinhood's Vlad Tenev likened the growing popularity of the digital asset technology to a freight train that can't be stopped.

Roman Storm seeks acquittal in Tornado Cash trial
The defense argues DOJ is criminalizing open-source code and violating First Amendment protections in landmark crypto case...

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty Says ‘Washington Must Finish the Job on Crypto Clarity’
Ripple’s chief legal officer says Americans want clear crypto rules and urges Congress to act, warning U.S. leadership is at risk without clarity.

New York DFS chief Adrienne Harris to step down
Governor Hochul appoints Kaitlin Asrow to lead New York’s financial regulator as Adrienne Harris departs after four years...

Crypto is 'Job One' as U.S. SEC, CFTC Move Into Harmony on Policies: Chairman Atkins
Both agencies are moving forward "in lockstep" on similar efforts to open the policy gates to crypto businesses, which Atkins told reporters is the "top priority."

China Inaugurates Digital Yuan Operation Centre to Push CBDC Integration: Report
The initiative is intended to enhance settlement efficiency, and serve as building blocks toward a broader framework for e-CNY integration.