OKX Malta Payment Institution license enables compliant stablecoin payments across the European Union.
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OKX Secures Malta PI License: A Crucial Step for EU Stablecoin Payments

Valletta, Malta, April 2025: In a significant move for the European cryptocurrency landscape, global exchange OKX has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This crucial regulatory approval positions OKX to legally offer and expand its stablecoin-based payment services across the European Union, directly aligning its operations with the […]

Coinbase seeks direct Federal Reserve payment access through new non-bank account framework
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Coinbase Moves Closer to Revolutionary Fed Payment Access: What It Means for Crypto

Washington D.C., April 2025: Coinbase has taken a significant formal step toward potentially gaining direct access to the United States Federal Reserve’s payment systems. The cryptocurrency exchange submitted a detailed response to the Federal Reserve’s proposed “Reserve Bank Payment Account” framework, which could fundamentally reshape how non-bank financial institutions interact with the nation’s core payment […]

U.S. Capitol with digital currency overlay representing the Senate Banking Committee's crypto market structure bill talks.
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Pivotal Crypto Market Structure Bill Takes Shape as Senate Banking Confirms Talks With SEC Chair

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a significant development for the future of digital assets in the United States, the Senate Banking Committee has confirmed it is actively coordinating with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins on drafting a comprehensive crypto market structure bill. This pivotal move aims to create the first unified federal […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses a collaborative crypto market framework with White House and banks.
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Crucial Crypto Market Framework Gains Momentum as Coinbase CEO Sees Path Forward

Washington D.C., April 2025: In a significant development for the digital asset industry, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly expressed confidence that a workable crypto market framework is within reach—a framework he believes can create a “win-win-win” scenario for the U.S. government, traditional financial institutions, and cryptocurrency companies. This optimism follows Coinbase’s participation in two […]

Flipster FZE secures VARA approval for regulated cryptocurrency operations in Dubai, UAE.
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Pivotal: Flipster FZE Secures In-Principle VARA Approval, Charting New Course for Regulated Crypto in Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 12th February 2026: In a significant development for the Middle East’s digital asset sector, Flipster FZE has obtained in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This regulatory milestone represents a crucial step for the cryptocurrency trading platform, reinforcing a broader industry commitment to operating within established legal frameworks. The approval signals […]

Ripple lawyer Stuart Alderoty reveals White House stablecoin talks breakthrough for crypto regulation.
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Revealed: Ripple Lawyer Stuart Alderoty Details White House Stablecoin Talks Breakthrough

Washington, D.C., April 2025: A significant development in the long-standing stalemate over cryptocurrency regulation has emerged from the nation’s capital. Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer of blockchain payments firm Ripple, has publicly disclosed details of a confidential White House meeting that yielded what participants describe as a major breakthrough. The closed-door session, focused primarily […]

Hong Kong SFC landmark decision on crypto margin financing and perpetual contracts for institutional investors.
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Hong Kong SFC Approves Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetuals: A Landmark Regulatory Shift

Hong Kong, May 21, 2025: In a decisive move that reshapes the digital asset landscape, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has formally approved regulated crypto margin financing and established a comprehensive framework for perpetual contracts. This landmark announcement, made on Wednesday, signals a profound evolution in the territory’s approach to virtual assets, […]

White House stablecoin yield talks highlight regulatory clash between crypto innovation and traditional banking rules.
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Exclusive: White House Stablecoin Yield Talks Reveal Deep Divide Between Crypto Firms and Traditional Banks

Washington D.C., February 15, 2025: Behind the closed doors of the White House, a pivotal regulatory battle over the future of stablecoins is reaching a critical juncture. The second round of high-stakes talks between major cryptocurrency firms and traditional banking institutions has concluded with significant disagreements remaining, particularly around the contentious issue of yield generation. […]