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6h Crypto Recap: USDC, Chainlink, Ripple, Australia — Rules shift
#Australia released a draft bill to align local crypto tax reporting with an OECD-style framework. The proposal targets standardized reporting for crypto-related transactions.
#USDC reached a key regulatory step in the EU under the region’s stablecoin rules. The update sets up compliance changes that take effect in November.
#Russia moved to restrict parts of the crypto market tied to peer-to-peer activity and self-custody usage. The change raises new operational constraints for local users and services.
#Ripple expanded its institutional push with a Prime-linked workflow that supports 24/7 real-world-asset swaps. The setup highlights always-on settlement as a product focus.
6h Crypto Recap: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, SHIB — Heat rises
U.S. Democrats proposed the “BETS OFF Act” to restrict war-related betting on prediction markets tied to #PredictionMarkets. The move targets contracts linked to armed conflict outcomes. ⚖️
#ChangeNOW launched “Private Send” as a feature designed to reduce blockchain address tracking. The tool aims to add privacy around transfers. 🕵️
#GSR acquired Autonomous and Architech for $57 million. The deal is framed as a push to build a crypto capital markets platform.
Regional banks launched the CARI Network on #zkSync. The initiative highlights bank-led experimentation with blockchain rails.
6h Crypto Recap: Bitcoin, SEC, UAE, Telegram, Kraken — Fast shifts
#ChangeNOW highlighted faster swap settlement, with some crypto exchanges pushing execution to under a minute. The update focused on speed as a core product differentiator. ⚡
#UAE regulators signaled heightened operational readiness for banks amid regional tensions. The messaging centered on continuity and resilience for the financial system. 🏦
#SEC discussions resurfaced around creating a token taxonomy approach for crypto assets. The effort was framed as a path to classification even if broader legislation stalls. ⚖️