UkraineUkraine's central bank rejects crypto bill 10225-d
The NBU refused to back draft law 10225-d before its second reading: foreign token risks, the operator cap and what it means for crypto exchange.
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RegulationNew York Seeks $1.37B From Founders of the NovaTech Crypto Ponzi
New York AG asks a court to make the Petions pay $1.37 billion. Of $1.16 billion in deposits, only $26 million ever reached trading.
InstitutionalRaiffeisen Bank International Launches Crypto Services With Bitpanda
RBI and Bitpanda launched a group-wide crypto integration, already live in Austria, that could eventually reach 18 million customers across 11 countries.
RegulationGermany Drafts 25% Crypto Tax to Start in 2027
Germany's finance ministry wants to end tax-free crypto holding and tax gains at 25% (26.375% with surcharge) for assets bought after 2027.
SecurityUkraine Police Bust Kyiv Crypto Drainer Ring With $1M Monthly Turnover
Ukraine's cyber police dismantled a fake investment platform network in Kyiv: 62 victims across 20+ countries, turnover up to $1M a month.
StablecoinsWestern Union Launches Stablecard for Remittances
Western Union's new Stablecard runs on Visa's network, letting remittance recipients hold and spend USDPT stablecoin across 37 markets, expanding to 60+.
RegulationFrance Blocks Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Concerns
France's ANJ ordered ISPs to block Polymarket, calling it illegal gambling. Fines reach 100,000 euros as the platform is restricted in 30+ countries.
StablecoinsBolivia Weighs Recognizing USDT as Payment Currency
Bolivia's finance ministry is weighing a framework to recognize USDT as a payment currency alongside the boliviano and dollar amid a currency shortage.
StablecoinsIMF Warns Stablecoins Could Fuel Currency Runs
A new IMF working paper explains how dollar stablecoins improve FX access but could also accelerate currency runs during exchange-rate crises.