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#Crypto regulation

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Coins•Nov 11, 2026

Crypto Long & Short: Why the GENIUS Act’s Guarantees Exclude DeFi Lending

Key Highlights Stablecoins are receiving clearer, standardized regulatory guidelines, unlocking national-scale adoption including debt servicing and the global propagation of the U.S. dollar. Despite growing adoption, decentralized finance (DeFi) lending markets remain constrained by structural vulnerabilities tied to centralized decision-making and shared oracle infrastructure. The industry’s shift toward convenience, curated vaults, and standardized risk controls ...

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Coins•Nov 11, 2026

Tom Emmer Elected House Republican Minority Whip, Strengthening Pro-Crypto Stance

Key Highlights: Representative Tom Emmer continues to champion digital asset policy and regulatory clarity from his prominent perch in House Republican leadership. Emmer’s legislative track record includes co-founding the bipartisan Congressional Crypto Caucus with Representative Ritchie Torres, co-sponsoring the CLARITY Act, and introducing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. Key congressional allies such as Senator Cynthia ...

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Coins•Nov 11, 2026

Tom Emmer Secures Key GOP Leadership Role, Bolstering Crypto Strategy

Key Highlights: Representative Tom Emmer has established himself as a central figure in shaping Republican digital asset policy, earning recognition from Senator Cynthia Lummis for opposing state-controlled central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and supporting American innovators. In March 2025, Emmer partnered with Democratic Representative Ritchie Torres to launch the bipartisan Congressional Crypto Caucus to advance ...

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Coins•Nov 9, 2026

Canada Grants Banks Access to Stablecoins but Excludes Deposit Guarantees

Key Highlights: Canada proposes legislative amendments preventing federally regulated financial institutions from directly issuing stablecoins, steering issuance to dedicated non-financial subsidiaries. The Bank of Canada will oversee the regime by registering issuers, enforcing compliance, and monitoring issuance and redemption risks. Full implementation of the broader regulatory framework is targeted for fall 2027 following Royal Assent ...

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Coins•Nov 7, 2026

Is MEXC Banned in the US? What the FinCEN Order Covers and When It Takes Effect

Key Highlights The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) designated crypto exchange MEXC Global as a primary money laundering concern over alleged illicit flows tied to Russia and Iran, threatening severe penalties for non-compliant U.S. financial institutions. The enforcement action carries an open effective date, setting a 30-day enforcement clock that will officially begin only after ...

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Coins•Nov 7, 2026

iConnections CEO Predicts Massive Capital Influx into Bitcoin if Key Regulation Passes

Key Highlights: Regulatory uncertainty in the United States remains the primary roadblock preventing large institutional capital from flowing into Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. While retail traders and family wealth management offices drive current crypto funds, major sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and endowments remain cautious due to governance and oversight issues. High-profile security ...

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Coins•Nov 6, 2026

Bitcoin Could Hit $150K by 2027 Despite Fragile Recovery, Moon Pursuit Founder Says

Key Highlights Analyst Ahuja outlines a conditional long-term target of $120,000 to $150,000 for Bitcoin by the end of 2027, driven by potential liquidity expansion and institutional adoption. Near-term headwinds persist following robust U.S. employment data—October payrolls surged by 165,000 against a 65,000 forecast—challenging rapid monetary easing assumptions. A potential Democratic victory or congressional control ...

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Coins•Nov 5, 2026

Hyperliquid Pursues US FCM Registration, Drawing Industry Attention

Key Highlights: Hyperliquid is seeking to register as a U.S. Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), according to information shared by crypto commentator James Seyffart. The move reflects an effort by the platform to align with United States regulatory frameworks and operate within a compliant environment. Market participants and social media communities are closely monitoring the registration ...

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Coins•Nov 5, 2026

White House Considers SEC Proposal to Revise Crypto Broker Rules

Key Highlights: The SEC is aggressively advancing its digital asset rulemaking independently following stalls in Senate crypto market structure legislation. Regulatory maneuvers align with President Donald Trump’s executive mandate to establish the United States as the “crypto capital of the world.” The CFTC has simultaneously submitted a proposal to the OMB targeting consumer protections and ...

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Coins•Nov 5, 2026

Greece Imposes 10% Tax on Crypto Capital Gains with €500 Exemption

Key Highlights: Greece has introduced a dedicated 10% tax rate on net gains from cryptocurrency transfers, dropping from an earlier 15% draft proposal following public consultation. Crypto-to-crypto swaps remain exempt from capital gains tax, while yield from staking, lending, and liquidity pools is classified and taxed as interest at 10%. Taxpayers can offset future gains ...

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Coins•Nov 4, 2026

Tokenization and Stablecoins May Weather Democrats’ Sweep Amid Broader Crypto Policy Uncertainty

Key Highlights Prometheum co-CEO Aaron Kaplan emphasizes that the digital asset sector’s future depends on leveraging existing federal securities frameworks rather than waiting for congressional action. The $GENIUS Act, enacted with bipartisan backing in 2025, establishes federal reserve and oversight standards for payment stablecoins, taking effect on January 18. Without comprehensive statutory overhauls from Congress, ...

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Coins•Nov 4, 2026

Investor Protection and Custody to Drive US Crypto Oversight Under Democratic Congress, Executives Say

Key Highlights: Industry leaders warn that ongoing U.S. regulatory fragmentation risks driving capital and decentralized innovation to more predictable international jurisdictions. New regulatory milestones, including the implementation of the GENIUS Act alongside final OCC rules on January 18, 2027, will enforce strict licensing and reserve standards for payment stablecoin issuers. Despite historical fourth-quarter midterm drawdowns ...

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