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Coinbase pulls support for major crypto bill. Here's what it means for the industry

Coinbase's withdrawal of its support potentially derails market structure legislation, says an analyst, noting that it's bad for the crypto industry and good for the banks.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

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Senator Lummis says crypto market structure bill hearing may get postponed

The Senate Banking Committee may delay its hearing on the crypto market structure bill, originally scheduled for Thursday, Senator Cynthia Lummis told Bloomberg.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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UK regulators start major consultation on crypto listings, DeFi, and staking

The proposals outline a "similar approach" to regulating crypto as in TradFi, echoing the U.K. Treasury's intention to extend financial rules to crypto.

UK FCA (FCA, modified by CoinDesk)

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U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director

The Blockchain Association's COO, Allie Page, is leaving to be the inaugural director of AIP, which is focused on educational events for decision makers.

Allie Page (American Innovation Project)

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Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Secures MiCA License in Austria

The Swiss banking group’s Austrian subsidiary, AMINA EU, will spearhead a European market launch and accelerated expansion into the trading block.

Austrian parliament, Vienna. (Shutterstock)

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China Inaugurates Digital Yuan Operation Centre to Push CBDC Integration: Report

The initiative is intended to enhance settlement efficiency, and serve as building blocks toward a broader framework for e-CNY integration.

China. (Excellentcc/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Australia Looks to Bring Crypto Under Financial Services Framework With New Draft Legislation

Digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenized custody platforms (TCPs) will fall under the same bracket as other financial intermediaries.

Australia (CoinDesk Archives)

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France, Austria and Italy Urge Stronger EU Oversight of Crypto Markets Under MiCA

Regulators seek direct ESMA supervision and tighter rules on non-EU platforms to boost investor protection.

A gavel rests on a block, with the EU flag in the background.

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Belarusian President Backs Crypto and Cash Adoption to Navigate Sanctions

Lukashenko called for regulatory oversight of the crypto market and criticized banks for mistreating customers.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko speaking in December 2024 (CoinDesk Archives)

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SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform

The task force will visit 10 cities from August to December, targeting smaller crypto projects, to hear their perspectives and concerns.

U.S. SEC headquarters in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)