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VARA Fortifies Controls on Crypto Margin Trading in Dubai, Refreshes Rulebook
VARA Fortifies Controls on Crypto Margin Trading in Dubai, Refreshes Rulebook

VARA has introduced greater leverage controls and collateralization requirements through provisions in its Broker-Deal and Exchange Rulebooks

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-19 17:33
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Alabama Man Sentenced for Hacking SEC’s Social Media to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF News
Alabama Man Sentenced for Hacking SEC’s Social Media to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF News

The hack in January 2024 briefly sent bitcoin’s price surging $1,000 before crashing back down minutes later.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-17 21:46
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State of Crypto: Consensus Toronto 2025 Reg Highlights
State of Crypto: Consensus Toronto 2025 Reg Highlights

Thousands of crypto folks descended upon Canada to talk shop.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-17 21:30
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U.S. Stablecoin Bill Could Clear Senate Next Week, Proponents Say
U.S. Stablecoin Bill Could Clear Senate Next Week, Proponents Say

Senator Bill Hagerty, who backed the Senate's version of the legislation, predicted the body will "make history" next week by passing the bill.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-17 06:37
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French Minister Agrees on Measures to Protect Crypto Professionals After Kidnappings
French Minister Agrees on Measures to Protect Crypto Professionals After Kidnappings

A meeting was held with Minister of the Interior Bruno Retailleau, Director General of the National Police and Gendarmerie and industry representatives.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-17 00:05
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Trump-tied World Liberty Financial Rebuffs U.S. Senator's Probe
Trump-tied World Liberty Financial Rebuffs U.S. Senator's Probe

Sen. Richard Blumenthal had written letters to Trump-affiliated executives, asking about their businesses, and WLFI called some of his assertions inaccurate.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 23:39
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DOJ Charges 12 With $263M Crypto Theft Linked to Genesis Creditor
DOJ Charges 12 With $263M Crypto Theft Linked to Genesis Creditor

Most of the individuals were arrested this week in California.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 15:02
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Senate's New Stablecoin Draft Doesn't Target Trump's Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach
Senate's New Stablecoin Draft Doesn't Target Trump's Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach

A legislative draft obtained by CoinDesk shows a marginally revised version despite Democrats citing "major victories" in the Senate negotiation.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-16 02:52
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U.S. Senate's Stablecoin Push Still Alive as Bill May Return to Floor: Sources
U.S. Senate's Stablecoin Push Still Alive as Bill May Return to Floor: Sources

The legislation to regulate stablecoin issuers hit a big bump a week ago, but negotiations continued and the latest version may move again.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-15 23:41
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Coinbase Canada CEO Urges Mark Carney Government to Move Fast on National Crypto Strategy
Coinbase Canada CEO Urges Mark Carney Government to Move Fast on National Crypto Strategy

Lucas Matheson said Canada risks falling behind as other nations actively shape crypto policies.

Source: CoinDesk 2025-05-15 22:27
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