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US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks

United States financial regulators are advancing proposals that would require stablecoin issuers to implement user identity verification protocols similar to those enforced at traditional banks. The move signals a significant tightening of oversight for the rapidly growing digital dollar ecosystem. What the proposed rules entail Under the emerging framework, stablecoin issuers would be obligated to […]

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CFTC hires SEC crypto adviser with blockchain forensics expertise; Strategy adds 1,587 BTC

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed a new chief data innovation officer with deep expertise in blockchain forensics, signaling a potential shift toward more technology-focused oversight in crypto regulation. Meanwhile, Strategy, the corporate Bitcoin holder led by Michael Saylor, continued its accumulation streak with a $100 million purchase, and Bitcoin briefly touched […]