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Russia's State Duma to Receive Crypto and Digital Asset Tax Bill in Early May
Russia's Ministry of Finance will submit tax code amendments covering cryptocurrency and digital financial asset taxation to the State Duma in early May 2026. The bill addresses personal income tax, VAT, corporate profit tax, and a special regime for exchange-traded digital assets.
Israel Grants First License for Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin
Israel's Capital Markets Authority has issued its first-ever license for a shekel-backed stablecoin. Crypto exchange Bits of Gold will issue the BILS token on the Solana blockchain.
ECB Selects Payment Standards for Digital Euro Infrastructure
The European Central Bank has signed agreements with three European standardization bodies to integrate their payment technologies into the digital euro framework.
Tether Freezes $344M in USDT at Request of US Authorities
The largest stablecoin issuer blocked funds across two wallets linked to illicit activity, reinforcing its ongoing cooperation with US law enforcement agencies.
Belarus Central Bank Approves Crypto Banking Rules: 26 Assets and 11 Operation Types Permitted
The National Bank of Belarus has adopted a regulatory document defining the list of approved cryptocurrencies and permitted operations for crypto banks in the country.
Kalshi Bans Three US Politicians for Betting on Their Own Elections
Prediction market platform Kalshi has imposed five-year bans and fines on three American politicians who placed wagers on the outcomes of their own electoral campaigns. Meanwhile, US states are tightening regulation of prediction markets.
12 Major European Banks Team Up to Launch Euro-Pegged Stablecoin via Fireblocks
A consortium of 12 European banks led by Qivalis has selected Fireblocks to build a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin. Participants include BBVA, BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit.
Coin Center Argues Software Code Is "Functional" Free Speech Under the First Amendment
Coin Center published a major report arguing that writing and publishing software code is protected speech under the First Amendment and cannot be restricted through licensing requirements.
CLARITY Act Markup in US Senate Delayed Again — Potentially to May
Senator Tom Tillis indicated the Senate Banking Committee is unlikely to advance the CLARITY Act crypto bill in April. The stablecoin yield dispute between banks and crypto firms remains the key sticking point.
Deutsche Bank CEO Says No Panic Over Anthropic's Mythos AI Model
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing told Bloomberg that German banks do not see Anthropic's Mythos model as an existential threat, though they are factoring it into daily risk management.
BIS Chief Likens Stablecoins to Investment Products, Calls for Global Regulation
Bank for International Settlements General Manager Agustín Carstens' successor Pablo Hernández de Cos compared stablecoins to exchange-traded funds, citing redemption issues and persistent peg deviations, as total stablecoin supply surpasses $300 billion.
65% of Japanese Institutional Investors Use Bitcoin for Portfolio Diversification — Nomura Report
A new Nomura and Laser Digital survey of 518 institutional professionals reveals that two-thirds already use crypto for diversification, with optimism rising from 25% to 31% over two years.
ViaBTC and CoinEx Discuss Mining Prospects in Russia at Blockchain Forum 2026
Mining pool ViaBTC and crypto exchange CoinEx participated in Blockchain Forum 2026 in Moscow, addressing mining regulation, energy allocation, and the company's expansion strategy in Russia.
Circle CEO Sees 'Enormous Opportunity' in Yuan Stablecoin
Jeremy Allaire highlighted the significant potential of a Chinese yuan-backed stablecoin, predicting its emergence within 3–5 years. Meanwhile, Chinese regulators maintain a cautious stance on stablecoin development.
More Perfect Union Investigation Exposes Prediction Markets Polymarket and Kalshi
American media outlet More Perfect Union rejected a partnership offer from Polymarket and instead conducted an investigation questioning the accuracy, fairness, and business model of prediction market platforms.
Pakistan's Central Bank Lifts 8-Year Crypto Ban, Allows Banks to Serve Virtual Asset Providers
The State Bank of Pakistan has reversed its eight-year prohibition on crypto-related banking, permitting financial institutions to open accounts for licensed VASPs and their customers while maintaining strict limits on direct crypto involvement.
SEC Eases Regulatory Stance on Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets
The SEC's Division of Trading and Markets clarified that interfaces for self-custodial wallet transactions may be exempt from broker-dealer registration under certain conditions.
UK, US and Canadian Regulators Sound Alarm Over Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Model
Financial regulators across the UK, US, and Canada are holding emergency meetings to assess cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic's new AI model Claude Mythos, which discovered thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in major operating systems and browsers.
Chainalysis Forecasts Stablecoin Transaction Volume Could Hit $1.5 Quadrillion by 2035
Chainalysis projects stablecoin transaction volumes could reach $1.5 quadrillion within a decade, driven by generational wealth transfer and merchant payment integration.
Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7M Hack as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The largest Bitcoin ATM operator, Bitcoin Depot, disclosed the theft of 50.9 BTC from its corporate wallets. The breach comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and declining financial performance.
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