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Poland new crypto law triggers strong criticism from industry participants

ETHSofia 2025 Brings Global Blockchain Leaders to Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria: The countdown is on. In just a few days, ETHSofia Conference and Workshops returns for its second edition on Sept. 24-25, 2025, at Sofia Tech Park. Recognized as the premier crypto event in the Balkans, ETHSofia is set to welcome builders, founders, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond for two

Russia Weighs National Cryptobank to Curb Shadow Finance and Boost Revenues

Russia could consider crypto bank to combat fraud, help miners

Russia Plans Crypto Bank to Regulate Market and Boost Budget

Milei and $LIBRA: Argentine opposition reopens investigation in Congress

Argentina’s Opposition Parties Reactivate LIBRA Investigation Into President Milei

Argentina has revived its LIBRA probe into President Milei as bribery scandals fuel political tensions before October’s elections.

Japan’s First Approved Stablecoin is Invested by Circle

Japan's Financial Services Agency will approve JPYC as the nation's first yen-denominated stablecoin. Circle invested in the Tokyo fintech firm, which plans to launch its regulated digital token later this year.

Asia is where the next rally happening?

Wisconsin Senators File Bill to Regulate Crypto ATMs and Reduce Fraud

FinCEN warns financial institutions of crypto ATM fraud linked to criminal organizations and elder scams

Quick Take The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, tasked with protecting the financial system from terrorist financing and money laundering, sent out a notice on Monday. Lawmakers in Washington have looked to combat crypto ATM fraud.

Czech government survives no-confidence vote over $45 million Bitcoin scandal

Share link:In this post: Petr Fiala’s cabinet survives no-confidence vote in the Czech parliament. The opposition in Prague fails to bring down the government over the $45 million crypto donation scandal. The ANO party of the former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš demands the finance minister’s resignation.

Czech Government Survives Fourth No-Confidence Vote Amid Bitcoin Scandal

The Czech Republic’s Civic Democratic Party, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, successfully withstood a no-confidence vote on June 18, 2025, sparked by a controversial $45 million Bitcoin donation.

Japan’s carmakers are expecting $19 billion in losses from US tariffs

Share link:In this post: Japan’s biggest carmakers expect over $19 billion in losses from US tariffs on imported vehicles and parts. Major brands like Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are cutting investments and shifting production plans while hoping for trade negotiations. Nissan faces the hardest hit with deep job cuts and plant closures while still seeking financial support after failed merger talks.

US Treasury targets Cambodia's Huione in proposed rule, citing links to North Korean hackers

Quick Take FinCEN submitted a proposed rulemaking that would effectively cut off Cambodia-based Huione Group and its related entities from accessing the U.S. financial market. FinCEN alleged that Huione laundered over $4 billion worth of illegal funds, including those linked to North Korean hackers.

Cash ban looms in Russia

Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for Super-Qualified Investors

Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank have announced plans to launch a crypto exchange exclusively for “super-qualified investors” under an experimental legal framework.

Russia plans $1.2M million crypto exchange for qualified investors

Consensus Value Creation Raises $20 Million in Strategic Round Led by Paradigm

Russia Eyes National Stablecoin Amid US Sanctions and Tether Freeze

In response to recent sanctions and wallet freezes linked to the crypto exchange Garantex, Russian finance officials are considering the development of a national stablecoin to safeguard the country’s financial infrastructure from foreign interference.

The Rise of BlackRock in Perspective: How Did the $11.5 Trillion Asset Management Giant Emerge?

One BlackRock, Half a Financial Story.

Russian Bailiffs Can Now Turn Criminals’ Bitcoin Into State Revenue

Chief Russian bailiff says legal precedent can be used to help sell BTC, but calls for further legal clarity

Bitcoin reserve proponent Sławomir Mentzen ticks up in polls ahead of Poland’s presidential election

Share link:In this post: Crypto-friendly candidate for head of state gains in Polish polls. Far-right leader Sławomir Mentzen catches up with mainstream nominees in presidential race. Bitcoin reserve enthusiast leads among young voters as Poland prepares to elect its new president.

Russia needs to consider using crypto in wake of Trump’s reserve, business lobbyist says

Share link:In this post: • Head of business lobby group insists Russia should think about using cryptocurrencies now that the U.S. has a Bitcoin reserve. • President of Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs backs launching settlements employing asset-backed stablecoins. • Alexander Shokhin says a new system similar to the IMF’s special drawing rights and using gold reserves would represent a return to the gold standard.

Russia Wants To Create A Crypto Fund With Seized Assets: A Shocking Project!

Russia proposes $100M crypto fund for social projects

Russian Civic Association Proposes Setting Up Special Fund for Confiscated Crypto Assets

Russian Civic Chamber proposes creation of fund for confiscated crypto

Tokyo braces for Trump trade war fallout — Suntory and Sony scramble to build up US supplies

Share link:In this post: Recent comments from Donald Trump about a weak yen have spooked Japanese companies, who anticipate potential fallout from future tariffs such as those aimed at Canada and Mexico. Suntory and Sony, among others, have already begun a contingency plan, building up supplies in the US and developing strategies to stay successful amidst a looming trade war. Trump’s previously pro-free-trade support base has now shifted to supporting state restrictions, which could severely harm the world

Ethereum shows signs of life as holders move ETH off exchanges