United States

Judge rejects new trial for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
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1 May, 2026

Judge rejects new trial for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

U.S. Judge Lewis Kaplan has denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, saying the former FTX CEO failed to...
MiCA makes euro stablecoin market safer but less competitive
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30 April, 2026

MiCA makes euro stablecoin market safer but less competitive

MiCA rules boost euro stablecoin safety but curb competitiveness, with reforms urged on reserves and remuneration.
CLARITY Act: Stablecoin impasse causing DeFi, ‘ethics’ concerns to grow
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29 April, 2026

CLARITY Act: Stablecoin impasse causing DeFi, ‘ethics’ concerns to grow

U.S. crypto market faces challenges as stablecoin debates continue, with Senate action on CLARITY Act delayed and ethics concerns highlighted.
US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT
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28 April, 2026

US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT

OFAC sanctions Iran-linked crypto wallets and urges Tether to freeze $344M in USDT, intensifying U.S. efforts to choke Tehran’s global...
New Bank of Korea head prioritizes CBDCs, deposit tokens
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28 April, 2026

New Bank of Korea head prioritizes CBDCs, deposit tokens

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song outlines priorities, backing CBDCs and tokenized deposits to globalize the won and redefine central...
Chinese groups push for neutral global AI governance
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28 April, 2026

Chinese groups push for neutral global AI governance

Chinese scientists urge fair, open AI development free from politics, launching a global initiative to promote inclusive AI governance worldwide.