Uganda Launches $5.5 Billion CBDC Pilot to Digitize National Currency
Uganda launches $5.5 billion CBDC pilot project to digitize the Ugandan Shilling and tokenize major industrial assets.
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Nik is a content and public relations specialist with an ever-growing interest in Crypto. He has been published on several leading Crypto and blockchain based news sites. He is currently based in Spain, but hails from the Pacific Northwest in the US.
Largest U.S. Union Federation Warns Senate Crypto Bill Threatens Worker Protections
The largest U.S. labor union federation warns that Senate crypto legislation lacks meaningful safeguards and could expose workers' retirement funds to dangerous volatility.
NYSE Parent ICE Invests $2 Billion in Polymarket at $9 Billion Valuation
ICE invests $2 billion in Polymarket at a $9 billion valuation.
EU Moves to Centralize Crypto Oversight Under ESMA Amid Fragmentation Concerns
EU prepares to transfer crypto supervision to ESMA from national authorities.
EU Considers Sanctions Against Russian Ruble-Backed Stablecoin A7A5
The EU is considering sanctions against A7A5, the world's largest ruble-backed stablecoin with a $500 million market cap.
DefiLlama Delists Aster Perps Amid Wash‑Trading Claims; Token Slips
Analytics platform removes Aster perp data amid integrity doubts — token dives ~10 % after oracle integration hype fades.
Coinbase Pursues Federal Charter to Bridge Crypto and Traditional Finance
Coinbase pursues federal charter while partnering with JPMorgan to enable Chase cardholders to buy crypto and redeem rewards for USDC.
New York Senator Proposes Tiered Energy Tax on Crypto Mining Operations
New York senator proposes tiered energy tax on crypto miners consuming over 2.25 million kWh annually.
European Central Bank Selects Technology Partners for Digital Euro Development
The ECB has selected tech partners including Feedzai and Giesecke+Devrient to build infrastructure for a possible digital euro.
Coinbase Integrates 1inch API to Expand Decentralized Token Swaps
Coinbase integrates 1inch Swap API to expand decentralized token trading capabilities for users.
Swedish MPs Push Bitcoin Reserve, Cite Global Precedent
Swedish lawmakers propose a Bitcoin reserve and reject a CBDC, echoing global trends.
SEC Opens Door for Advisers to Use State Trusts as Crypto Custodians
The SEC has cleared the way for registered advisers to use state‑chartered trusts as crypto custodians.