Robinhood wins UK crypto registration before new regulatory regime kicks off
Robinhood’s U.K. arm was added to the FCA's list of registered cryptoasset companies as of July 31. Source：CoinDesk
Counting down the days: State of Crypto
The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August. And obviously, the fate of…
SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge
CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not the SEC's authority. Source：CoinDesk
Warsh’s Fed is failing to stick to its own principles for good monetary policy
Bond investors don’t understand how Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s pledge to restore stable prices squares with inaction on interest rates. Source：MarketWatch
Circle secures New York trust charter as crypto regulatory push accelerates
The approval lets the USDC issuer offer fiduciary and custody services under New York banking law. Source：CoinDesk
U.S. sanctions Iran-linked bitcoin insurance scheme for Strait of Hormuz ships
The Treasury Department said the Hormuz Safe platform accepted bitcoin and other digital assets as part of an alleged sanctions workaround tied to IRGCbacked…
New York sues Kalshi, alleges it offers a gambling platform 'plain and simple'
The suit wants to bar the company from operating what it says is an unlicensed gambling business and seeks financial redress. Source：CoinDesk
JPMorgan says fading Clarity Act odds weigh on crypto outlook
The bank said deteriorating prospects for U.S. market structure legislation remove a key catalyst for digital assets, even as tokenization and institutional…
Telegram faces terror-related legal action in Australia one day after founder is charged by Russia
The platform faces a fine of up to $38 million for allegedly failing to remove terrorrelated content. Source：CoinDesk
South Korea plans to tax crypto gains over $1,740 as political battle moves to parliament
The country plans on taxing cryptocurrency gains from Jan. 1, 2027, signaling that it does not intend to postpone the measure for a fourth time. Source：CoinDesk
BitRiver founder charged in Russia with $12.5 million fraud
Igor Runets has been transferred to a pretrial detention facility from house arrest as he faces accusations of failing to deliver on a contract. Source：CoinDesk
South Korea report proposes stablecoin rules before crypto law
Policy report recommends interim licensing guidance, greater flexibility for stablecoin issuers and rules ahead of the Digital Asset Basic Act.…