August 13, 2026

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70,000 US Law Enforcement Professionals Call for Changes to CLARITY Act

Key Takeaways Law enforcement organizations urged federal officials to revise CLARITY Act provisions affecting digital asset oversight. The coalition argued Section 604 of the CLARITY Act could create broad exemptions that weaken transparency, accountability, and existing investigative authorities. The groups also called for preserving Bank Secrecy Act, know-your-customer, and anti-money laundering requirements across digital asset

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Curaçao Orders Its Crypto Casinos to Screen Wallets and Ban Mixers, With Full Compliance Due in 2027

The Curaçao Gaming Authority issued its first detailed crypto compliance guideline, effective June 2026. Operators must deploy blockchain analytics and segregate wallets, with full compliance due by June 2027. Mixers, sanctioned wallets and crypto-as-exchange activity are banned immediately under the new rules. The biggest crypto-casino hub raises the bar The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has

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Atlas Plans USAFi Launch With Nasdaq ETF Backing and VARA Approval

Key Takeaways Atlas plans to launch USAFi in Q3 2026 under Dubai VARA as an ETF-backed token. Nouriel Roubini backs USAFi, signaling growing institutional support for tokenization. USAFi will use Nasdaq-listed USAF reserves, targeting DeFi access and value preservation. Nouriel Roubini Backs USAFi Token Launch After Years of Crypto Criticism Nouriel Roubini, the economist long

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World Adds Agentkit Access as AI Agents Handle Purchases Across 4 Countries

Key Takeaways On June 24, World expanded access to Agentkit, enabling AI agents to link directly to verified World IDs. A trial of 500 hats proved that platforms using Agentkit can stop automated retail bot abuse. World aims to build a global “agent economy” by integrating Agentkit across digital services Tackling the Bot Problem Sam

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Bank Cards May Be Obsolete by 2030 as Tokens and Biometrics Move In

Key Takeaways node=”” data-is-only- node=””> Mastercard targets 12/31/2030 for tokenized, biometric payments replacing card numbers. Mastercard says tokens and biometrics could cut fraud and reshape retail checkout flows by 2030. node=””>Apple Pay and Google Pay adoption grows, but outages and access concerns may test the transition. The plastic card has been riding high just as

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Fake Government Agents Are Steering Victims Toward Crypto Traps

Key Takeaways Scammers impersonate officials and push victims toward crypto ATMs, wire transfers, or couriers. Reported losses reached $917 million as fake agents used fear, urgency, and official-looking documents. Officials urge people to pause, verify demands, and contact trusted sources before paying. Fake Federal Agents Turn Urgent Calls Into Financial Traps Government imposter scams cost

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BYC Ventures Partners With CeQureX for Post-Quantum Blockchain Infrastructure

Blockchain infrastructure firm BYC Ventures announced a formal partnership with Taipei-headquartered cybersecurity company CeQureX to integrate post-quantum cryptographic infrastructure into its systems. The collaboration focuses on strengthening the technical framework of Lumen, an operating system developed by BYC Ventures to anchor and maintain verifiable records for institutions. CeQureX specializes in quantum-safe architecture and cryptographic modernization

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MiCA Deadline Hits July 1 as Unlicensed Crypto Platforms Face EU Shutdown Risk

Key Takeaways Regulators require unauthorized crypto platforms to stop serving EEA customers from July 1, with no grace period or interim status. Only a limited share of previously registered firms secured approval, leaving many platforms facing service suspensions or exits. The cutoff has increased pressure as firms seek authorization while users assess which platforms will

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[Transcript] ‘The Ban Changed Everything’: Binance Reveals Two-Year Regulatory Journey Back to the Philippines — PBW Panel

Binance executive said enforcement actions and regulatory engagement ultimately led the company to pursue a locally compliant reentry strategy through the SEC’s sandbox framework. The following text presents the transcript from the panel discussion “The New Gateway: Building Trust, Access and Innovation in Regulated Digital Asset Markets,” featuring representatives from the Philippine Securities and Exchange

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Ripple Executive Predicts Crypto Payments Boom

Key Takeaways Ripple’s regional leader likened digital asset payments to early online commerce. Infrastructure advances are reducing barriers around settlement, compliance, and usability. Future growth could follow a familiar path as consumer confidence expands. Ripple Executive Compares Crypto Payments to Early E-Commerce Growth Ripple executive Reece Merrick drew a direct comparison between crypto payments today

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