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Zimbabwe Pushes Crypto Firms to Register as New Law Tightens AML Compliance Controls
Key Takeaways Zimbabwe legalized its crypto sector under S.I. 99 of 2026, forcing VASPs to register with the RBZ. Crypto firms face strict rules like
Metamask Deepens Its Latam Footprint With Major Crypto Card Expansion Across 13 Countries
Key Takeaways Metamask brought its Mastercard debit card to 13 new nations, offering users 1% cashback in mUSD. Utexo data shows crypto card use grew
Bitfinex Report Highlights Tokenization as the Key to Venezuela’s Economic Rebuild
Key Takeaways Bitfinex says tokenization could help Venezuelan firms raise $50M+ despite a market with only 40 listings. Aaron Olmos sees tokenization attracting global capital
SEC Approves Active Crypto ETF With BTC, ETH and XRP on Eligible Asset List
Key Takeaways The SEC cleared an active crypto ETF tied to several major digital assets. Eligible assets include BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX,
Just In: Binance Partner Blockshoals Selects BSP-Licensed VASP for SEC Sandbox Integration
Check out our previous coverage: BlockShoals Technologies Inc. announced it has selected a domestic Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng
Brazil Proposes Rigid Guardrails to Stop Government Abuse of Central Bank Digital Currency
Key Takeaways Bill 4212/25 passed a key committee, moving to floor votes to curb Brazil’s CBDC reach. Bia Kicis enshrined cash’s existence, ensuring that digital
CLARITY Act Gets New Push as Senator Ties Crypto Rules to US Dollar Power
Key Takeaways Senator linked crypto regulation to dollar demand, consumer safeguards, and U.S. financial leadership. Stablecoin reserves could support demand for dollars and Treasuries, according
Metaplanet to Launch Bitcoin Yield Products in Japan After $13 Million Siiibo Securities Deal
Key Takeaways Metaplanet will buy Siiibo for $13 million, adding a licensed Japanese securities platform. With 40,177 BTC, Metaplanet aims to bring Bitcoin yield products
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow to $19 Million as Blackrock and Morgan Stanley Buy
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $19M on June 11, extending a 5-day outflow streak despite IBIT inflows. Ether ETFs shed $15.9M as FETH outflows outweighed
World Cup 2026 Could Draw $50 Billion in Bets, a First for Prediction Markets
Key Takeaways Macquarie projects over $50 billion in global World Cup 2026 bets, up from $35 billion at Qatar 2022. It’s the first World Cup