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South Korea locks out crypto users as 27 exchange sites go dark
FIU plans withdrawal guidance through DAXA with operators’ cooperation as website restrictions raise access concerns for existing users.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 2 min read
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Australia moves to close crypto derivatives loophole after retail traders lose A$458 million
ASIC wants to extend existing trading safeguards to qualifying crypto-settled derivatives as losses mount across the broader CFD market.
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The Supreme Court's new framework allows the seizure of crypto held on exchanges and in private wallets, including transfers before debtors receive formal notice.
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EU targets MiCA loophole that lets crypto exchanges serve 27 countries with one license
The proposed overhaul would put major crypto firms under direct European supervision following concerns over inconsistent national licensing standards.
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Thailand wants a piece of the $120 billion Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF market, but on its own terms
The country is opening its stock exchange to crypto funds while limiting retail access to competing foreign products.
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Tokenized stocks can carry the same rights without the same trading protections
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CFTC proposes a divide between prediction contracts and sportsbook wagers
An event-contract proposal and separate casino-wager rule sharpen the federal classification boundary while leaving state-law access disputes unresolved.
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EU regulators target non-compliant stablecoins with a 90-day deadline
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