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Tense showdown between crypto and banks over stablecoin yield rules as February deadline approaches.

Stablecoin Yield Showdown: Crypto and Banks Face Off as Deadline Looms

February 17, 2026 j n

Washington D.C., February 2025: A critical impasse over a single financial mechanism now threatens to derail years of legislative effort. With the White House’s February deadline rapidly approaching, cryptocurrency firms and traditional banking institutions remain fundamentally deadlocked. The core issue preventing consensus on the landmark Clarity Act is whether stablecoins—digital assets pegged to traditional currencies—should […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses a collaborative crypto market framework with White House and banks.

Crucial Crypto Market Framework Gains Momentum as Coinbase CEO Sees Path Forward

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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 […]

CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting with crypto CEOs to discuss blockchain and AI regulation.

CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee: Ripple, Coinbase, Robinhood CEOs Join Pivotal Regulatory Panel

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Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a definitive move to bridge the gap between rapid technological innovation and financial market oversight, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has established a new Innovation Advisory Committee. The panel’s formation, announced this week, carries substantial weight as it includes the chief executives of three of the most influential […]

NCUA officials discuss the new stablecoin issuer framework for credit unions under the GENIUS Act.

NCUA Stablecoin Framework: A Groundbreaking Proposal Under the GENIUS Act

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Washington, D.C., April 8, 2025: In a landmark move for the U.S. financial system, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has unveiled a proposed regulatory framework that would allow federally insured credit unions to issue payment stablecoins. This pivotal proposal directly responds to the requirements set forth by the recently enacted GENIUS Act, aiming to […]

Hong Kong SFC landmark decision on crypto margin financing and perpetual contracts for institutional investors.

Hong Kong SFC Approves Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetuals: A Landmark Regulatory Shift

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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, […]

Crypto and banks clash at White House meeting over Federal Reserve skinny master accounts and stablecoin rules.

Critical White House Showdown: Crypto and Banks Clash Over Fed ‘Skinny’ Master Accounts

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Washington, D.C., April 2025: A pivotal confrontation between the established world of traditional finance and the emerging cryptocurrency sector is set for the White House. The core issue is the Federal Reserve’s proposed “skinny” master accounts, a technical banking provision that has ignited a fierce debate over the future of stablecoin yields, payment system access, […]

White House hosts crucial stablecoin talks with crypto and banking sectors to advance regulation.

Crucial White House Stablecoin Talks Set for February 10 as Banking Giants Join Negotiations

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Washington, D.C., February 2025: The Biden administration has scheduled a pivotal meeting for February 10, bringing together major cryptocurrency firms and traditional banking institutions to negotiate the future of stablecoin regulation. This high-stakes discussion represents a critical step forward for the long-stalled comprehensive crypto market bill, signaling a potential breakthrough in establishing a federal regulatory […]

China's central bank enforces a strict nationwide cryptocurrency and stablecoin ban in 2025.

China’s Crypto Crackdown: Central Bank Unleashes Strict Nationwide Ban on Tokens and Stablecoins

February 7, 2026 j n

Beijing, China – April 2025: In a definitive move that solidifies its position as the world’s most restrictive major economy for digital assets, China’s central bank has launched a sweeping crackdown on all cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related activities. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), in concert with top financial regulators, has issued a forceful restatement of […]

Brazil proposes criminal penalties for unbacked stablecoins as U.S. regulatory debate deepens over algorithmic risks.

Unbacked Stablecoins Face Jail Terms in Brazil as U.S. Reward Debate Intensifies

February 6, 2026 j n

Brasília, Brazil – May 2025: Global regulatory pressure on algorithmic and unbacked stablecoins is reaching a new, unprecedented level. Brazilian legislators are advancing a groundbreaking proposal that would impose criminal penalties, including potential jail terms, for issuing stablecoins without full asset backing. This aggressive legislative push occurs simultaneously with a deepening and complex debate in […]

Crypto firms and lawmakers negotiate CLARITY Act stablecoin compromises to break regulatory deadlock.

CLARITY Act Deadlock: Crypto Firms Propose Crucial Stablecoin Compromises

February 5, 2026 j n

Washington D.C., May 2025: A critical impasse over the landmark CLARITY Act shows signs of potential movement. Cryptocurrency firms are now advancing new, detailed compromises on stablecoin regulation in a concerted effort to break the legislative deadlock that has stalled the comprehensive market structure bill. This development comes as key banking committees and lawmakers resume […]

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