Pakistan proposes compliance-based crypto regulatory framework — Report

Pakistan proposes compliance-based crypto regulatory framework — Report

The government of Pakistan is embracing cryptocurrencies following the regulatory pivot in the United States. Regulators in Pakistan have proposed a regulatory framework for digital assets that is compliance-focused, in accordance with rules laid out by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the supranational organization that polices finance for money laundering, The Express Tribune reported….

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New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments

New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments

The bill seeks to legalize cryptocurrency payments using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, but may mandate an an additional state “service fee” for these transactions. A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services. Assembly Bill…

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Swedish MP proposes Bitcoin reserve to finance minister

Swedish MP proposes Bitcoin reserve to finance minister

The MP proposed a “budget-neutral” Bitcoin reserve to the finance minister, inspired by US President Donald Trump’s March 7 executive order. A member of Sweden’s parliament has proposed adding Bitcoin to the country’s national foreign exchange reserves, suggesting increased openness to cryptocurrency adoption in Europe following recent moves by the United States. Swedish MP Rickard…

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Tariffs, capital controls could fragment blockchain networks — Execs

Tariffs, capital controls could fragment blockchain networks — Execs

The Bitcoin network is especially vulnerable to geopolitical tensions because of its physical hardware requirements, crypto executives said. Escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to balkanize blockchain networks and restrict users’ access, crypto executives told Cointelegraph.  On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced a pause in the rollout of tariffs imposed on certain countries — but…

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21Shares files for spot Dogecoin ETF in the US

21Shares files for spot Dogecoin ETF in the US

Crypto asset manager 21Shares has made an initial filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a spot Dogecoin ETF, following rivals Bitwise and Grayscale. Digital asset manager 21Shares has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund, following similar filings from rivals Bitwise and Grayscale. The…

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4th gen crypto needs collaborative tokenomics against tech giants — Hoskinson

4th gen crypto needs collaborative tokenomics against tech giants — Hoskinson

Charles Hoskinson says crypto must adopt cooperative tokenomics to compete with tech giants as US regulation opens the door to Apple, Amazon and others. The next generation of cryptocurrency projects must embrace a more collaborative approach to compete with major centralized tech companies entering the Web3 space, according to Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. Speaking at…

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EU markets regulator says crypto may cause ‘broader stability issues’ as market grows

EU markets regulator says crypto may cause ‘broader stability issues’ as market grows

As the crypto industry grows and ties in with traditional markets, sharp price falls could increasingly disrupt the broader market, says ESMA executive director Natasha Cazenave. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that crypto will increasingly threaten traditional financial markets’ stability as the industry grows and becomes more entwined with traditional finance…

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