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Senators Warren, Merkley to headline national call opposing Trump’s GENIUS Act
Senators Warren and Merkley to spearhead national campaign to counter GENIUS Act amid UAE trip scrutiny.
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Payments
UAE state-owned Emarat partners with Crypto.com to integrate Bitcoin, crypto payments at gas stations
Crypto-friendly Dubai fuels progress with Emarat's launch of Bitcoin payments at select petrol stations.
Crime
Israeli authorities arrest Nomad Bridge hacker, approve extradition to US
Gurevich, who stole millions from the Nomad platform, was caught in Israel after he tried fleeing the country under a new name.
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Trading
Singapore Gulf Bank tackles global finance hurdles with crypto-focused SGB Net launch
SGB Net will expand market reach and support underserved regions with limited banking access.
Stablecoins
Circle secures USDC regulatory nod in Abu Dhabi, enters tech ecosystem
Circle's FSRA approval in Abu Dhabi sets stage for significant USDC expansion across the Middle East and Africa.
Regulation
Dubai’s VARA alerts public about fake participants in real estate tokenization initiative
Dubai's regulatory body seeks to fortify marketing compliance in burgeoning digital asset ventures.
Mining
Kuwait bans Bitcoin mining over energy concerns and legal violations
Kuwait's Bitcoin mining ban contrasts with the global embrace of the emerging sector.
Analysis
Bitcoin holds steady during Good Friday market closure, macro forces shape global risk narrative
As gold and oil rise on policy shifts, Bitcoin maintains calm in thin trading conditions.
Tokenization
Official TRUMP memecoin drops 10% as tariffs raise economic risk indicators
Trump's Solana-based memecoin tumbles as new tariffs shake crypto markets.
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