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China Reaffirms Ban on Virtual Assets and Stablecoins in New PBOC Statement

November 29, 2025 Paulo

China’s central bank restated that virtual assets and stablecoins remain prohibited, citing legal, AML, and cross-border risks in a renewed policy statement.

Digital illustration of a Zcash coin connected to a blockchain network, symbolizing Grayscale’s submission to launch a spot Zcash ETF

Grayscale Files for First U.S. Spot Zcash ETF — ZEC Could Get Institutional Gateway

November 26, 2025 Paulo

Grayscale filed with the SEC to register a U.S. spot Zcash ETF (ZCSH), aiming to give investors regulated exposure to ZEC without direct custody of coins.

Futuristic illustration showing the UAE central bank asserting control over decentralized crypto and Web3 infrastructure

UAE Central Bank Expands Control Over DeFi, Stablecoins and Web3 Under New Federal Law

November 25, 2025 Paulo

The UAE Central Bank now formally regulates DeFi, stablecoins, bridges and Web3 services, requiring licenses and imposing fines of up to $272 million for non-compliance.

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White House Pushes New Rule for Global Monitoring of U.S. Crypto Transactions

November 17, 2025 Paulo

The White House is considering a rule that would allow the IRS to collect data on overseas crypto transactions by U.S. taxpayers, sparking renewed debate about privacy and Zcash.

Illustration showing Japan’s financial regulators shifting Bitcoin and Ethereum into a new financial product category

Japan Moves to Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products and Proposes Flat 20% Tax

November 16, 2025 Paulo

Japan’s FSA plans to reclassify 105 cryptoassets, including BTC and ETH, as financial products and introduce a flat 20% capital gains tax, replacing the current progressive rate of up to 55%.

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Fed Officials Signal December Rate Cut Is Unlikely as Inflation Risks Persist

November 13, 2025 Paulo

Federal Reserve officials hint that a December rate cut is unlikely, citing ongoing inflation concerns and the need for more economic data before easing policy.

Digital illustration showing frozen digital assets in Dubai representing the $456M TrueUSD reserve freeze case

Dubai Court Freezes $456 Million Linked to TrueUSD Reserves Scandal

November 12, 2025 Paulo

Dubai court freezes $456M tied to TrueUSD amid reserve fund scandal involving Techteryx, First Digital Trust, and Aria Commodities. Global crypto freeze precedent.

Digital illustration showing seized Bitcoin coins and a British courthouse symbolizing the $6.3B crypto fraud case

UK Court Sentences Two in $6.3 Billion Crypto Fraud Case Involving 61,000 BTC Seizure

November 11, 2025 Paulo

UK court convicts two in a $6.3B crypto fraud. Over 61,000 BTC seized, with priority given to compensating 128,000 victims of the global Bitcoin scam.

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CFTC Prepares to Approve Leveraged Spot Crypto Trading on Regulated Exchanges

November 9, 2025 Paulo

CFTC Chair Caroline Pham says leveraged spot crypto products could launch next month on regulated exchanges including CME, Cboe, ICE, and Coinbase Derivatives.

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Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend Could Come via Tax Cuts, Says Treasury Secretary

November 9, 2025 Paulo

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend could come via tax cuts, including exemptions and new deductions.