Congress Targets Crypto ATMs After Americans Lose $333M to Scams

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill targeting crypto ATM fraud after reported losses topped $333 million.Older Americans faced most known-age losses, making senior protections central to the proposal.Operators could face... Read more »

Bitcoin Difficulty Drops 10% to Lowest Level Since July 2025 as Hashrate Cools

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Bitcoin difficulty fell 10.09% at block 953568, reaching a 124.93T low on Jun. 13.Bitcoin hashrate slid from 1,000+ EH/s to 893 EH/s as BTC’s price put pressure on miners.Bitcoin’s... Read more »

CLARITY Act Gets New Push as Senator Ties Crypto Rules to US Dollar Power

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Senator linked crypto regulation to dollar demand, consumer safeguards, and U.S. financial leadership.Stablecoin reserves could support demand for dollars and Treasuries, according to the senator.Lawmakers still must pass, reconcile,... Read more »

Zimbabwe Pushes Crypto Firms to Register as New Law Tightens AML Compliance Controls

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Zimbabwe legalized its crypto sector under S.I. 99 of 2026, forcing VASPs to register with the RBZ.Crypto firms face strict rules like the FATF Travel Rule and a $500... Read more »

Brazil Proposes Rigid Guardrails to Stop Government Abuse of Central Bank Digital Currency

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Bill 4212/25 passed a key committee, moving to floor votes to curb Brazil’s CBDC reach.Bia Kicis enshrined cash’s existence, ensuring that digital currency won’t replace physical paper money.The 5th... Read more »

Brazil Introduces Bill 2946 to Turn Central Bank Crypto Rules Into Federal Law

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Donizette filed Bill 2946/2026 to next enforce mandatory registration across Brazil’s crypto market.The bill codifies Resolution 519 of 2025, thereby bringing statutory stability to VASP regulatory standards.After Tuesday’s debut,... Read more »

Luno CEO James Lanigan Warns $33T Stablecoin Boom Could Bypass South Africa

[ad_1] Key Takeaways National Treasury and SARB extended the draft regulations comment deadline to June 30, 2026, after a backlash.Luno CEO Lanigan warns the rules could block firms from using a $33... Read more »

Coinbase, Ripple Join 200+ Organizations Pressing Senate for CLARITY Act Floor Vote

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Coinbase, Ripple, and more than 200 organizations called for a Senate CLARITY Act vote.Supporters argue the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and consumer protections.Congress must still navigate legislative hurdles... Read more »

CFTC Chairman Selig Backs Prediction Markets With New Case-by-Case Framework

[ad_1] Key Takeaways CFTC proposed a June 10 framework with a 90-day review for certain event contracts.Kalshi gains clearer rules, while Polymarket may benefit from reduced regulatory uncertainty.CFTC’s comment period runs 30-90... Read more »