Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill

After the bankers shared a document at the White House demanding a total ban on stablecoin yield, the crypto side answers that it needs some stablecoin rewards. дальше »

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Bitcoin difficulty just printed a historic -11.16% — if the next epoch stays red, miners are in trouble

Bitcoin's mining difficulty decreased by 11. 16% to approximately 125. 86 trillion at the most recent retarget boundary around block 935,424. That marks the largest negative adjustment since the 2021 China mining ban, the sixth consecutive downward retarget, and the tenth largest negative adjustment in Bitcoin's history. дальше »

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China extends crypto ban to stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets

Mainland China widens its crypto ban to cover RMB-pegged stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, even as Hong Kong pushes ahead with a licensed stablecoin regime. China’s central bank and top regulatory authorities have extended the country’s cryptocurrency ban to include… дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Lowest Level Since China Ban

Bitcoin price in spotlight as mining difficulty has hit its lowest level in months. дальше »

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Nevada Rep Targets Federal Prediction Market Ban Amid Democrat-Led Charge

Rep. Titus announced a bill to prohibit sports event contracts as Nevada battles Kalshi and others. The push is clearly partisan: Democrats are driving legislative efforts to restrict the industry. дальше »

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Hong Kong moves on stablecoin licenses and crypto rules despite China stance

Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to build a regulated digital-asset ecosystem, advancing stablecoin licensing and expanding crypto market infrastructure even as mainland China maintains a strict ban on cryptocurrency activity. дальше »

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Crypto's banker adversaries didn't want to deal in latest White House meeting on bill

The White House had instructed crypto executives and bankers to come ready to compromise, but bankers maintained their call for a ban on stablecoin yields. дальше »

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China Bitcoin legalization is priced at 5% but Beijing’s February 2026 Ban 2.0 made one detail brutal

Polymarket traders are pricing the prospect of China legalizing onshore Bitcoin purchases at roughly 5%. At first glance, the number appears dismissive. Still, it raises the question of whether the Chinese government will explicitly permit citizens to convert renminbi into Bitcoin within mainland China by the end of 2026. дальше »

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Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over Sports Prediction Ban

Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over Sports Prediction Ban

The post Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over Sports Prediction Ban appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Crypto guarantee service Xinbi processed $17.9B after Telegram ban: TRM Labs

TRM Labs says the $17.9 billion figure reflects gross onchain volume, including internal transfers, not confirmed illicit proceeds. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Falls By Over 11% In Steepest Drop Since China’s 2021 Mining Ban

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 11% As Hashrate Plunges And Miner Pressure Mounts

Bitcoin’s mining network has recorded a sharp 11% difficulty adjustment downward, marking the largest negative change since China’s sweeping mining ban in 2021 and ranking among the biggest drops in Bitcoin’s history. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Its Biggest Drop Since 2021 China Ban

Financial estimates indicate major BTC mining players like Marathon Digital were already under pressure, with production costs reaching nearly $68,000 per coin in late 2025. The post Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Its Biggest Drop Since 2021 China Ban appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Falls By 11% In Largest Drop Since China’s Ban – Details

Recent data shows that the Bitcoin mining difficulty has experienced a major decline in the last day. This development follows significant bearish price struggles in the past week, which saw Bitcoin fall by an aggregate 11%. дальше »

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Bitcoin difficulty drops by over 11%, sharpest drop since 2021 China ban

The Bitcoin network's mining difficulty dropped by as much as 27% within a single adjustment period during China's 2021 crypto mining ban. дальше »

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China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization

China’s financial regulators have expanded the country’s crypto crackdown, explicitly targeting stablecoin issuance and real-world asset tokenization. The post China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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China moves to block offshore yuan-backed stablecoin issuance

China's stablecoin ban could tighten global crypto regulations, impacting financial innovation and cross-border digital currency flows. The post China moves to block offshore yuan-backed stablecoin issuance appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Brazil lawmakers move to outlaw algorithmic stablecoins like USDe, Frax

Brazil advances a bill to ban algorithmic stablecoins and force all domestic issuers to fully collateralize tokens, tightening rules in a market where stablecoins drive 90% of crypto flows. Brazil’s Congress has fired a clear warning shot at uncollateralized stablecoins,… дальше »

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CFTC withdraws Biden-era proposal to ban sports and political prediction markets

A proposal to ban sports and political prediction markets issued under the Biden administration has been formally withdrawn by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. According to a Feb. 4 statement from CFTC Chair Michael Selig, the 2024 proposal reflected what… дальше »

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Trump’s crypto czar: How the new U.S. policy could ban 'privacy coins' forever

Regulation in crypto is a double-edged sword. On the upside, tighter rules give institutional investors more confidence, pulling smart money into the market. On the downside, compliance gets heavier. дальше »

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What Dubai’s ban on Monero and Zcash signals for regulated crypto

Dubai’s ban on privacy coins highlights how regulators are prioritizing transparency over anonymity in institutional crypto and regulated exchanges. дальше »

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Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of Unlawful Regulatory Ban as Maxi Doge Pumps

Tensions are boiling over Down Under. Coinbase has formally accused major Australian banks of imposing a shadow ban on the industry. Executives argue that banks are systematically restricting transfers to crypto platforms, effectively ‘de-banking’ users without a clear mandate. дальше »

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Bitcoin hashrate drops 12% in worst drawdown since China mining ban: CryptoQuant

A severe winter storm has forced US miners to curtail operations, dragging bitcoin’s hashrate, output and miner margins to their weakest levels in months. дальше »

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Tether supports stablecoin yield ban, distances itself from Coinbase in crypto market structure bill: Report

Tether's stance may reshape stablecoin regulations, potentially altering competitive dynamics and influencing future crypto market policies. The post Tether supports stablecoin yield ban, distances itself from Coinbase in crypto market structure bill: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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What the BPS ruling reveals about Australia’s crypto compliance gap

Misleading claims about Qoin approval, liquidity, and merchant acceptance were upheld. The court imposed financial penalties, public notices, and a long-term operating ban. ASIC is easing some crypto licensing requirements while maintaining enforcement pressure. дальше »

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Dash plunges after India flags privacy coins – Yet XMR and ZEC hold up, why?

Dash plunged 29% in a week from a $96 peak as profit-taking meets India ban panic. The altcoin's price action showed a clear reversal from the recent peak near $97, where aggressive buying stalled The post Dash plunges after India flags privacy coins – Yet XMR and ZEC hold up, why? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Russia Targets Crypto’s Shadow War Pipeline as WhiteBit Faces Sweeping Ban

Russia’s Prosecutor General has designated Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBit as an “undesirable organization. ” They accuse it of facilitating illegal fund transfers out of Russia and financing Ukraine’s armed forces. дальше »

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Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison set for release Wednesday after 14 months in custody

Caroline Ellison exits federal custody Jan 21 after FTX cooperation, faces 10-year industry ban and supervised release. The post Former Alameda Research co-CEO Caroline Ellison set for release Wednesday after 14 months in custody appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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White House threatens to pull support for crypto bill after Coinbase standoff: Report

Coinbase withdrew support for the CLARITY Act, warning the draft would restrict DeFi, ban tokenized equities and eliminate stablecoin rewards. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda 

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that major banks are lobbying to weaken President Trump’s crypto agenda by pushing Senate legislation that would ban stablecoin rewards. дальше »

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X Removes InfoFi Apps to Cleanse Crypto Spam and AI Slop Off Feed

Key Takeaways: The social media platform X has revised its policies of developer API to formally forbid the apps that compensate the users to publish.  The ban is directed at The post X Removes InfoFi Apps to Cleanse Crypto Spam and AI Slop Off Feed appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Polymarket faces insider-trading fears as ‘Maduro trade’ shakes prediction markets

A suspected insider’s ‘Maduro trade’ and fresh Iran bets on Polymarket fuel fears of “information laundering” and prompt a bill to ban U.S. officials from trading. Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction marketplace platform, faces mounting scrutiny over allegations of insider trading… дальше »

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Kaito winds down Yaps product after losing access to the X API

X’s API ban erased Yaps, removing most of the real token utility of KAITO. Insider wallet transfers before the shutdown intensified sell pressure. KAITO’s price has fallen below key support, leaving the token near all-time lows. дальше »

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Discord is suddenly locking down servers for the same alarming reason X just purged these crypto developers

X revised its developer API policies to ban applications that financially reward users for posting, and enforcement has already begun. Nikita Bier, who joined X's product team after selling his social app tbh to Meta, framed the move as part of a broader effort to reduce low-quality engagement and told displaced builders that X would […] The post Discord is suddenly locking down servers for the same alarming reason X just purged these crypto developers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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X API Ban Kills Kaito and InfoFi Crypto Projects: The Death of AI Slop?

X banned InfoFi apps that paid users to post, forcing Kaito to shut Yaps and triggering a sharp selloff across InfoFi tokens. The post X API Ban Kills Kaito and InfoFi Crypto Projects: The Death of AI Slop? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Cardano Price Prediction: U.S. Bill Restricts Stablecoin Yields While DeepSnitch AI Approaches 100X Launch

Cardano price prediction as a new U.S. bill seeks to ban stablecoin interest, and DeepSnitch AI hits $1.18M raised. дальше »

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Crypto yields expose the exact amount banks are underpaying you, and why they want Congress to ban it

While Congress pushes ahead with the CLARITY Act, the unfinished fight over how the U. S. draws the line between “crypto” and “securities” is spilling into public view, and into a familiar blame game. дальше »

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Bitcoin Makes a Comeback in South Korea After the Country Ends Its 2017 Crypto Ban

South Korea looks set to change its stance on crypto in a meaningful way. After keeping institutions out of the market since 2017, regulators are now moving to let companies and professional investors trade cryptocurrencies again. дальше »

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South Korea Moves To Reopen Crypto Markets For Corporate Investors After Nine-Year Ban

South Korea is lifting its long-standing restrictions on corporate cryptocurrency investments, signaling a major policy shift that could reshape the country’s digital asset landscape. After nine years of limitations and regulatory caution, authorities are now preparing to allow listed companies and professional investors to allocate a portion of their equity into top-tier cryptocurrencies traded on [...] дальше »

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India’s FIU-IND puts crypto under full AML scope with strict KYC rules

India’s FIU-IND now treats all virtual asset providers as reporting entities under PMLA, mandating strict KYC, record-keeping and a ban on privacy tools and mixers. India has implemented stricter oversight of cryptocurrency platforms, formally bringing the sector under the country’s… дальше »

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UK lawmakers push to ban crypto political donations over foreign interference fears

They argue that cryptocurrency's opacity and traceability issues make it a threat to democratic integrity, citing an intelligence report election interference. дальше »

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UK lawmakers urge ban on crypto political donations over foreign interference

Seven senior Labour MPs have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, urging the government to include a ban in an elections bill expected later this month, according to The Observer and The Guardian. дальше »

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$247M at Risk: Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Rewards Ban Could Derail Senate Crypto Bill

Key Takeaways: Coinbase is intensifying pressure on US senators as a major crypto market structure bill heads to Senate markup this week. The exchange may withdraw support if the bill The post $247M at Risk: Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Rewards Ban Could Derail Senate Crypto Bill appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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South Korea to lift 9-year ban on corporate crypto investments

South Korean regulators plan to lift a nine-year ban on corporate crypto investments as the country continues to warm up to the digital asset space. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has reportedly crafted new guidelines for listed corporations and professional… дальше »

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South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report

South Korea’s FSC reportedly shared guidelines allowing listed companies to invest up to 5% of equity in the top 20 cryptocurrencies, ending a 2017 ban. дальше »

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Coinbase could pull CLARITY Act support over stablecoin rewards ban

The crypto-focused markets structure bill is set to be discussed at a markup session on Thursday. On the line is the ability for stablecoin issuers to offer rewards via crypto exchanges. дальше »

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China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules

China’s move to pay interest on the digital yuan is colliding with the GENIUS Act’s ban on stablecoin yields, intensifying questions over whether US digital dollars can remain competitive. дальше »

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US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’

The Community Bankers Council has asked the Senate to pursue crypto market structure legislation that would ban exchanges and others offering interest on stablecoins. дальше »

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Bitcoin RWA tokenization faces sweeping China ban

China labels RWA tokenization illegal, targeting onshore and Hong Kong Web3 service chains. Seven major Chinese financial industry associations jointly declared real-world asset (RWA) tokenization an illegal financial activity, according to a local report in China. The China Internet Finance… дальше »

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US Banks’ Push To Ban Stablecoin Rewards Could Hand Global Advantage To China, Execs Warn

After China’s latest move with its Digital Yuan, multiple crypto industry executives have cautioned that the US banks’ push to prohibit all interest payments on stablecoins could give a major advantage to their global rivals. дальше »

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