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[Exclusive] BSP: Crypto-to-Crypto Trading ‘Fits Naturally’ Under SEC; VASP Rule Amendments Planned

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said crypto-to-crypto trading for speculative or investment purposes through an exchange “fits naturally” under the perimeter of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and confirmed it plans to expose amendments to Circular No. 1108, its 2021 rule governing Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), for public comment, according to a…

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UK Labour MPs push for permanent crypto donation ban after Farage resignation

UK Labour MPs have proposed making a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties permanent after Nigel Farage resigned amid investigations into multimillion-pound gifts linked to crypto industry figures. Summary UK Labour MPs have proposed making the temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties permanent after Nigel Farage’s resignation. The proposal comes as…

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Swift Launches a Blockchain Ledger to Bring 24/7 Cross-Border Payments to the Global Banking System

Key Takeaways SWIFT launched a blockchain ledger for tokenized deposits, enabling 24/7 global interbank transactions. Seventeen banks will pilot the network, easing liquidity limits and improving fund management efficiency. Swift developed the ledger in just nine months, setting the foundation for future programmable money. Swift Moves To The Blockchain Era With New Tokenized Deposit-Based Network…

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Zapper’s Seven-Year Run in DeFi Comes to a Close

Zapper, one of decentralized finance’s earliest and most recognizable portfolio dashboards, is shutting down for good. Co-founder and CEO Seb Audet announced on X that the platform will wind down completely on August 3, closing its website, mobile apps, and API services after nearly seven years in the market. An Orderly Exit After Years of…

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