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UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse
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30 January, 2026

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse

The U.K.’s OFSI tackles digital asset abuse and sanctions evasion through a new multiagency initiative, enhancing enforcement and collaboration efforts.
Senate Ag committee advances ‘crypto’ market structure bill
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30 January, 2026

Senate Ag committee advances ‘crypto’ market structure bill

U.S. Senate advances digital asset market structure legislation amid partisan tensions, with implications for crypto regulation and stablecoin policies.
Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering
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30 January, 2026

Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering

Illicit crypto laundering hit $82B in 2025 as Chinese-language networks took the lead, moving huge daily volumes and an increasing...
Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold
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29 January, 2026

Fidelity launching its own stablecoin, Tether loves gold

Wall Street firms push deeper into stablecoins as Fidelity prepares a dollar token on Ethereum, boosted by new U.S. rules...
Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’
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29 January, 2026

Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’

Australia’s finance regulator warns digital assets and AI sit in regulatory gaps for 2026, raising risks of misconduct, cybercrime, and...
Tether launches US-facing stablecoin, Circle investors say ‘meh’
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28 January, 2026

Tether launches US-facing stablecoin, Circle investors say ‘meh’

Tether launches USAT, a U.S.-compliant stablecoin aimed at competing with USDC, while addressing regulatory challenges and expanding market adoption.