Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against OKX for Unlicensed Operations

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd., the operator of the digital asset exchange OKX, and nine associated individuals for allegedly operating an unlicensed digital asset exchange. The complaint, submitted to Thailand’s Economic Crime Suppression Division, claims that OKX violated the Emergency Decree on Digital…

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Mercuryo CEO: Crypto’s Arrival on the World Stage Won’t Be a ‘Eureka Moment’

According to Petr Kozyakov, trust in traditional finance, notwithstanding its inefficiencies, creates hesitancy among businesses and regulators regarding stablecoins. Traditional Finance Inertia Hinders Crypto Adoption Despite the early promises of blockchain technology to revolutionize global finance, cryptocurrency payments, while gaining traction, remain a small fraction of the overall market. Industry experts point to a combination…

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FSCA Warns South African Investors to Steer Clear of Unlicensed Crypto Firms

South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog has issued a warning against unlicensed crypto trading firms accused of soliciting public funds while promising unrealistic returns of up to $542 per day. Unlicensed Crypto Firms Use Celebrity Names to Promote Offerings South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a public…

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Viral Fame, Volatile Finance: SEC Closes Book on ‘Hawk Tuah’ Crypto Drama

As detailed in a recent disclosure from American entertainment media outlet TMZ, Haliey “Hawk Tuah” Welch announced the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its inquiry, issuing no charges or penalties against her. Hawk Tuah’s Legal Odyssey Ends With SEC Pass Welch, a 22-year-old Tennessee native, catapulted into viral stardom in June 2024…

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White House Crypto Czar Hails ‘Big Win for Crypto’ as Regulators Scrap Debanking Tactic

Calling it a “big win for crypto,” the White House crypto czar cheered regulators’ decision to scrap debanking rules that stifled lawful digital asset innovation. Crypto Scores Major Victory as FDIC Removes Reputational Risk Rule Federal officials are shifting away from a controversial banking oversight tool after sustained criticism from lawmakers and the crypto industry….

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El Salvador’s Bukele to Meet Trump at White House — Will Bitcoin Be on the Table?

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House next month to discuss security cooperation and immigration enforcement, officials confirmed, following El Salvador’s agreement to incarcerate hundreds of alleged gang members deported from the United States. Bukele’s White House Visit Confirmed After El Salvador Accepts U.S.-Deported Gang Members The…

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Congress Introduces New Law To Manage Stablecoins

According to the reports, U.S. Congress Members have revealed the STABLE Act, and its main aim is to improve oversight of Stablecoins by implementing financial protections with crypto asset regulations, and the other aim is to introduce measures to make Stablecoins more transparent and it is accountable as their market increases. Congress Members Bryan Steil and…

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Bitcoin ETFs Snap 10-Day Streak: $93M Flees as Fidelity’s FBTC Takes the Hit

Data compiled Friday revealed a striking reversal for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which snapped a ten-session inflow streak with a $93.16 million exodus—marking their first day of negative movement. Bitcoin ETFs Drain While Ether ETFs Gain The abrupt shift punctuated a previously unbroken stretch of positive momentum for U.S. bitcoin ETFs, culminating in a $93.16…

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