UAE Establishes Unified Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets Through SCA and VARA Agreement
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In a significant development for the local crypto sector, the United Arab Emirates has established a unified regulatory framework through an agreement between the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). According to local media, this partnership aims to streamline licensing and oversight for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) across […]

Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash Verdict: What It Means for Crypto
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On August 6, 2025, a federal jury issued a mixed verdict in the case brought against Roman Storm, co‑founder of Tornado Cash. Jurors deadlocked on the most serious allegations—conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to violate sanctions—and returned a conviction only on a lesser charge: conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. This […]

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Should Clarify Bitcoin Shuffling Allegations
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Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the latest allegations about the status of El Salvador’s bitcoin purchases and how the Salvadoran government should clear the air regarding the subject. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Silence […]

Binance and Mastercard Partner for Crypto-to-Fiat Transfers in Europe
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Binance has partnered with Mastercard to let European users convert crypto to fiat and withdraw funds directly to eligible Mastercard accounts. The new features offer faster and more convenient access to crypto earnings, improving off-ramping options. European Binance Users Can Now Off-Ramp Crypto Directly to Mastercard Binance has launched a new feature that allows European […]

Paxos Agrees to $48.5 Million Settlement Over AML Deficiencies Linked to Binance Partnership
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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has reached a $48.5 million settlement with Paxos Trust Company due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) program and failures in due diligence related to its partnership with Binance. Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris announced that Paxos will pay a $26.5 million penalty and invest an […]

Ethereum Treasury Companies Are a Better Buy Than US Spot Ether ETFs, Standard Chartered Says
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The bank says both ether ( ETH) holding companies and exchange-traded funds are neck-and-neck when it comes to the amount of ETH bought since June. Why Ethereum Treasury Holdings Beat Spot ETFs, According to Standard Chartered Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at London-based Standard Chartered Bank, delivered a nugget of alpha that many […]

US Imposes 39% Tariff on Swiss Gold, Impacting Global Market Dynamics
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The United States has implemented a 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland, effective August 7, 2025, significantly impacting the Swiss gold refining industry. This tariff, the highest among developed nations, specifically targets one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars, which were previously exempt from such taxes. The move is part of a broader strategy to address a […]

Peter Schiff Warns of Looming US Dollar Collapse With BRICS Poised to Rise
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The U.S. dollar is hurtling toward collapse, threatening to obliterate American living standards, economist Peter Schiff warns, as deficits soar, inflation bites, and emerging markets gain unstoppable momentum. US Dollar Collapse Will Impoverish the Vast Majority of Americans, Peter Schiff Warns Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff issued a sharp critique of recent U.S. trade […]

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