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21:32 Regulation

Bank of Korea to Expand CBDC Pilot to 500,000 Users in September

Bank of Korea expands CBDC pilot to 500,000 users in September The Bank of Korea will start Phase 2 of Project Hangang in September, expanding its CBDC pilot from seven to nine banks and raising the user cap to 500,000 for live deposit-token payments. The new phase adds biometric payments, person-to-person transfers and, for the first time, government subsidy disbursements using programmable tokens, as the central bank says it is laying the groundwork for commercialization after Phase 1 saw 81,000 wallets and 114,880 transactions.

17:31 Regulation

Tinubu signs order to unify Nigeria’s crypto oversight and tax coordination

Tinubu signs order to unify Nigeria’s crypto oversight Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order on Friday to harmonize virtual asset regulation, create a virtual asset council led by top financial regulators, and tighten coordination among financial, tax and capital markets agencies. The order keeps existing agencies’ powers intact, while aiming to close oversight gaps that let unregistered operators evade regulation and to strengthen fraud protection without stifling innovation.

13:31 Regulation

Lummis Says CLARITY Act Would Shield Customer Crypto in Exchange Bankruptcies

Lummis says CLARITY Act would protect customer crypto in exchange failures Sen. Cynthia Lummis said the CLARITY Act would make customer cash and digital assets legally remain customer property if a covered crypto intermediary fails, closing a gap exposed by the Celsius and Voyager bankruptcies. The bill would require segregation of customer assets and generally bar brokers, dealers and exchanges from using them without authorization; it has passed the House but not the Senate.

13:02 Regulation

Vietnam to fine users up to $1,900 for trading on unlicensed crypto platforms

Vietnam sets crypto fines of up to $1,900 for unlicensed platform use Vietnam will fine domestic investors 30 million-50 million dong ($1,140-$1,900) for trading on crypto platforms without Ministry of Finance approval from Sept. 1 under Decree 284/2026/NĐ-CP. The rules, signed July 16, also impose penalties for unlicensed crypto services, unauthorized marketing, AML failures and improper data handling as Vietnam prepares to launch its pilot regulated crypto market, which Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi said could begin in Q3 2026.

12:31 Regulation

EU’s MiCA regime has yet to approve any tokenized gold products

EU’s MiCA approved zero gold-backed tokens in two years The EU created a MiCA category for gold-backed crypto under its asset-referenced token rules, but has approved none since the regime took effect in 2024. That leaves the $4.4 billion PAXG and XAUT market operating outside the bloc’s regulatory perimeter, with Europeans accessing tokens via offshore venues, self-custody, or issuer workarounds rather than MiCA-backed redemption rights and protections. Brussels is now reviewing whether to soften, scrap, or keep the ART framework, a decision that could determine whether tokenized gold finally enters the EU rulebook or stays in a legal gap.

12:17 Regulation

Brazil’s CVM launches task force to draft tokenized securities framework

Brazil’s CVM sets up working group for tokenized securities rules Brazil’s securities regulator CVM has created a working group to draft an experimental framework for tokenized securities, targeting core issues including ownership records, private key custody, transaction reversibility and system liability. A first proposal is due within 60 days of the group’s installation, with a broader review set for 120 days and a possible 30-day extension.

11:02 Regulation

Russia’s Duma set for final readings on crypto regulation bill

Russia’s Duma to hold final votes on crypto regulation bill Russia’s State Duma is set to take the second and third readings Tuesday on bill No. 1194918-8, “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” which would set investor limits and rules for cross-border crypto payments. The draft caps non-qualified investors at 300,000 rubles a year in purchases through one intermediary and 100,000 rubles in transfers abroad; the main provisions would take effect Sept. 1 if passed.

11:01 Regulation

FATF says gaps in crypto rules and Travel Rule adoption still enable illicit finance

FATF flags stablecoin misuse and offshore crypto firms in new global review The Financial Action Task Force said in its 7th update on virtual asset rules that 11 jurisdictions are still developing crypto regulations and Travel Rule measures, leaving gaps criminals can exploit. FATF warned in particular about offshore VASPs in weak regimes and the misuse of stablecoins, citing a Cambodia-based money-laundering node that issued a token marketed as immune to asset freezing.

01:15 Regulation

South Korea Weighs Crypto Account Freezes and Rewards for Market Abuse Tipsters

South Korea weighs account freezes and whistleblower rewards for crypto trading abuse South Korea’s financial authorities are preparing tougher enforcement under the second phase of the Digital Asset Act, including a capital-markets-style account-freeze system and rewards for tipsters who report unfair virtual-asset trading. Since the Virtual Asset User Protection Act took effect, regulators have investigated more than 40 cases, referred over 30 to investigators, identified 25 suspects, and found average illicit gains of about 1.4 billion won per case.

05:15 Regulation

South Korea identifies 25 suspects in crypto market manipulation cases under new law

South Korea flags 25 suspects in crypto market-rigging probes South Korea’s financial authorities said they identified 25 suspects and investigated more than 40 unfair virtual-asset trading cases in the two years since the Virtual Asset Investor Protection Act took effect on July 19, 2024. Most cases involved price manipulation, with average illicit gains of about 1.4 billion won ($1 million), and more than 30 cases were referred or reported to investigative agencies.

23:45 Regulation

CLARITY Act Still Awaits Senate Action One Year After Bipartisan House Passage

CLARITY Act still stalled in Senate a year after House approval A year after the House passed the CLARITY Act with support from nearly 80 Democrats, lawmakers used a July 17 hearing at Federal Hall in New York to renew pressure on the Senate to act. The delay leaves unresolved questions around digital asset classification, registration and federal oversight, with House Republicans arguing the U.S. still lacks a functioning crypto market structure despite bipartisan backing.

09:15 Regulation

Russia Draft Bill Would Limit Retail Access to Foreign Stablecoins

Russia’s draft crypto bill would restrict purchases of foreign stablecoins to professional and qualified investors, carving stablecoins out as a separate legal category rather than treating them like other cryptocurrencies. The proposal would also limit retail access to foreign digital instruments to products approved by the Bank of Russia, while the central bank separately wants all stablecoin trades routed through licensed exchanges or authorized exchange offices under state supervision.

09:01 Regulation

France orders ISPs to block Polymarket after regulator cites unauthorized operation

France orders ISPs to block Polymarket France’s gambling regulator ANJ ordered internet service providers to block Polymarket after saying the platform kept operating without authorization despite a November 2024 ban on financial transactions. The agency said the site logged 578,751 visits from French IPs over the past month, and warned that promoting an unauthorized gambling site is a criminal offense punishable by fines of up to €100,000.

08:45 Regulation

Australia to End 50% Capital Gains Tax Discount for Crypto and Other Assets in 2027

Australia approves 2027 overhaul of capital gains tax Australia has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026, ending the 50% capital gains tax discount for crypto, shares and real estate from July 1, 2027. Gains realized after that date will instead use cost-base indexation and face a minimum 30% CGT rate, while gains earned before the deadline keep the current treatment. Investors will need detailed records to separate pre- and post-July 2027 gains.

22:30 Regulation

Tinubu Executive Order Creates New Council to Coordinate Nigeria Crypto Oversight

Tinubu signs executive order to unify Nigeria’s virtual asset oversight Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu signed an executive order that takes immediate effect, creating a Virtual Asset Council led by the central bank to coordinate crypto oversight and crack down on unregistered operators. The order keeps existing agencies in place, splits supervision between the NSEC and CBN by asset type, and gives the new council 30 days to set the rollout framework.

22:00 Regulation

Ripple Payments Europe added to ESMA MiCA register, gaining EU-wide passporting rights

Ripple Payments Europe added to ESMA MiCA register ESMA’s latest MiCA register update added Ripple Payments Europe SA as an authorized crypto-asset service provider, bringing the total number of approved firms to 294. The approval gives Ripple’s European payments unit passporting rights across 29 EU countries and, alongside its Luxembourg EMI license, lets it offer regulated crypto asset and stablecoin payment services to banks, fintechs and corporate clients across the EEA.

19:31 Regulation

Bolivia Reviews Framework to Recognize USDT for Payments and Savings

Bolivia weighs recognizing USDT for payments and savings Bolivia is reviewing a framework that would recognize Tether’s USDT as a payment currency, Economy and Public Finance Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza said. The proposal would let USDT circulate alongside the boliviano and the US dollar for payments and savings, with anti-money laundering safeguards, as demand for dollar-denominated alternatives rises amid the country’s prolonged US dollar shortage.

18:32 Regulation

Nigeria Puts Crypto Exchanges Under SEC Licensing Rules in 2026

Nigeria brings crypto exchanges under SEC licensing regime Nigeria’s Investments and Securities Act 2025 classifies digital assets as securities and puts exchanges, custodians and other crypto service providers under SEC oversight. From 2026, platforms serving Nigerian users are expected to be licensed; using unlicensed exchanges can mean blocked naira deposits and withdrawals, possible domain restrictions, and no legal recourse if funds are lost.

14:31 Regulation

Russia Defers Crypto Exchange Prison Bill Until After September Duma Elections

Russia delays crypto prison bill until after September elections Russia’s State Duma has pushed the second and third readings of a bill criminalizing unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange to the new parliament’s autumn session after the Sept. 20 elections. The proposal would ban crypto exchange outside Central Bank-registered entities and set penalties of up to seven years in prison, with the rules due to take effect on July 1, 2027; committee head Anatoly Aksakov said penalty calibration is still unresolved.

00:47 Regulation

Congress Considers Clarity Act to Set Federal Rules for U.S. Crypto Markets

Congress weighs Clarity Act as broad U.S. crypto market structure bill Congress is considering the Clarity Act, a bill that would create a federal framework for digital asset markets, pairing clearer operating rules for crypto firms with consumer and investor protections. Former House Financial Services Committee chair Patrick McHenry called it a chance to move beyond “reactive regulation,” arguing the measure could strengthen law enforcement tools and help keep U.S. crypto capital and innovation from moving to markets with clearer rules.

00:15 Regulation

Pakistan Regulator Seeks Shariah Exemption for Asset-Backed Digital Tokens

Pakistan regulator seeks Shariah carve-out for asset-backed digital tokens Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority is asking Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi to clarify the difference between speculative cryptocurrencies and asset-backed digital tokens after a fatwa declared crypto purchases unlawful. Chairman Bilal bin Saqib said PVARA is working with scholars to define at least two Shariah-safe token categories, including blockchain-recorded sukuk and gold-backed tokens with enforceable claims, as it builds a licensing framework and advances stablecoin and real-world asset tokenization plans.

22:46 Regulation

Bitpay gains MiCA authorization to offer crypto payment services across the EU

Bitpay wins MiCA license for EU-wide crypto payments The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has authorized Bitpay B.V. as a crypto-asset service provider under the EU’s MiCA rules, giving the company a regulatory base to offer cryptocurrency and stablecoin payment services across all 27 EU countries. Bitpay said the approval, granted on July 16, covers payment processing, cross-border transfers, consumer spending, and partner-supported buying, selling, and swapping.

16:17 Regulation

US Senate Backs Resolution Opposing Any Clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried

US Senate unanimously opposes clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried The U.S. Senate on July 15 unanimously approved S.Res. 772, a bipartisan resolution opposing any presidential pardon or commutation for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried while his clemency petition is pending. Introduced by Sens. Ruben Gallego and Cynthia Lummis, the nonbinding measure says clemency would undermine confidence in U.S. financial markets and the message sent to victims after his conviction on seven counts and 25-year sentence.

15:18 Regulation

Ukraine widens Russia sanctions to crypto firms and all ruble-backed digital assets

Ukraine expands Russia sanctions to crypto and ruble-backed stablecoins President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree updating Ukraine’s sanctions regime to block Russia’s use of crypto, digital asset firms and related services to evade financial restrictions. The measures ban Russia-linked virtual asset transactions and cover all ruble-backed tokens, going beyond the EU’s latest packages as Kyiv says Moscow uses tools like A7A5 for cross-border payments that may exceed $5 billion a month.

12:46 Regulation

UK FCA sets 2026-2027 authorisation window for crypto exchanges

UK sets FCA authorisation window for crypto exchanges in 2026-2027 The UK’s FCA will open applications for full crypto authorisation on 30 September 2026, with firms required to apply by 28 February 2027 to keep operating legally before the regime takes effect on 25 October 2027. Exchanges without approval face enforcement action, banking restrictions and possible criminal penalties, while AML-registered firms can continue during the review period.

11:46 Regulation

Paymonade obtains MiCA license to keep fiat settlement services across the Euro Area

Paymonade wins MiCA license for EU-wide crypto services Damoon Technology (Europe) AG, trading as Paymonade, has received a MiCA license from Liechtenstein’s FMA, allowing it to offer regulated crypto-asset services across all 30 Euro Area nations after the July 1 deadline. The approval puts Paymonade among roughly 280 fully authorized firms still operating in the market; the company said it handled $1.8B in annualized transaction volume in H1 2026.

04:30 Regulation

Trump to meet senators as CLARITY Act faces pre-recess Senate push

Trump to meet senators as CLARITY Act heads toward Senate push President Donald Trump is due to meet several senators at the White House on Thursday as negotiators try to move the CLARITY Act before the Senate’s August recess. Politico reported Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Cynthia Lummis will attend; Moreno said they will brief Trump on the bill and its “path to success,” while Lummis said a revised draft should be introduced in the next few days and could reach the Senate floor next week.

02:47 Regulation

Triple-A receives Dubai VARA in-principle approval for broker-dealer services

Triple-A wins VARA in-principle approval for Dubai broker-dealer license Singapore-based payments firm Triple-A has secured in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority for broker-dealer services, moving it closer to a full license in a jurisdiction where fewer than 50 entities are fully licensed. The company said it now has a defined window to meet operational readiness and other post-approval conditions, with final licensing expected in the coming months.

02:01 Regulation

BlockShoals registered with Philippine AMLC under anti-money laundering law

BlockShoals registers with Philippines AMLC as covered person BlockShoals Technologies said it has been registered with the Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council as a covered person under the AMLA, after receiving its Certificate of Registration on June 18, 2026. The company is operating as a Crypto-Asset Intermediary under the SEC’s Strategic Regulatory Sandbox and said the status means it must meet AML, counter-terrorism financing and counter-proliferation financing obligations as a CASP.

23:31 Regulation

Regulators and firms explore perpetual CFDs as 24/7 trading demand grows

Push grows to recast perpetual swaps as regulated CFDs Market participants and regulators are pushing to adapt perpetual instruments into regulated formats such as perpetual CFDs, as 24/7 trading demand exposes the limits of fixed exchange hours for a global retail market. The shift aims to preserve nonstop exposure and liquidity while adding stronger supervision, margin and capital rules, disclosures, reporting, and retail investor protections.

21:15 Regulation

Japan Moves to Clarify Crypto Status Under Financial Rules as ETF Path Comes Into Focus

Japan moves to classify crypto as financial instruments Japan’s Financial Services Agency has moved to classify crypto more clearly within its financial-instrument framework, a step that could help guide approvals for spot crypto ETFs in the country. The July 15 update could also affect tax treatment and investor protections, but it stops short of final legal certainty as implementation details still need to follow.

20:00 Regulation

South Korea Advances Crypto Tax System as Repeal Efforts Remain Stalled

South Korea builds crypto tax system ahead of 2027 launch South Korea’s tax agency is expanding its crypto enforcement framework even as repeal efforts stall in the National Assembly. Under the current law, gains from transferring or lending virtual assets after Jan. 1, 2027 will be taxed above an annual 2.5 million won deduction at an effective 22% rate, while the National Tax Service is setting up a Digital Assets General Division and a system combining exchange and blockchain data to track transactions and detect evasion.

16:01 Regulation

India Keeps Crypto Adoption Open While Tightening Tax and AML Controls

India signals tighter crypto oversight as adoption stays high India’s crypto market may keep expanding over the next five years, but policy is moving toward stricter compliance, not broader legalization. The Finance Ministry says virtual digital assets remain unregulated, private crypto is not legal tender, and trading will stay subject to tax and AML rules, while exchanges face stronger reporting and identity checks under IT Act and FIU requirements.

13:46 Regulation

South Korea proposes refund rules for crypto lost in voice phishing scams

South Korea to extend fraud refunds to virtual assets South Korea’s FSC said on July 15 it will open public consultation on rules that would let victims of telecom financial fraud get refunds for virtual assets, not just cash. Refunds would be calculated by token type and quantity using the market price at the time payment is suspended, and a designated institution would help sell refundable crypto so victims can be paid in cash. The comment period runs from July 15 to Aug. 24.

13:04 Regulation

Cash App Agrees to $45 Million Multistate Settlement Over Fraud Allegations

Block’s Cash App agrees to $45M multistate fraud settlement Block Inc. agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 states over allegations Cash App misled users about fraud protections and customer support, including lax verification, years without phone support, delayed fraud probes and account lockouts that blocked recovery of stolen funds. The deal requires 24-hour support, an end to deceptive marketing, and a restitution program for users hit by unauthorized transactions.

12:32 Regulation

UK Fraud Review Urges Judge Training for Crypto Laundering and AI Scam Cases

UK review urges mandatory judge training for crypto and AI fraud cases A government-backed UK fraud review warned that magistrates and judges in England and Wales are not prepared for a likely surge in crypto money laundering and AI-enabled fraud cases, and urged the Judicial College to review training for the whole judiciary. It said regional courts lack experience with complex cases involving cross-border transfers and cryptocurrencies, and suggested replacing or updating the current optional course with a bespoke module that could be mandatory for judges handling serious fraud.

12:31 Regulation

Revolut gets in-principle VARA approval to expand crypto services in the UAE

Revolut wins in-principle Dubai crypto approval Revolut has received in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to expand its regulated crypto business in the UAE. Subject to final authorization, the fintech plans to offer broker-dealer, management, investment and exchange services, with eligible users able to buy, sell and hold digital assets through its main app and Revolut X.

11:16 Regulation

Ben McKenzie Urges U.S. Senators to Oppose CLARITY Act

Ben McKenzie lobbies senators against CLARITY Act Actor and crypto critic Ben McKenzie met with U.S. senators in Washington on Tuesday to urge them to vote against the CLARITY Act, journalist Eleanor Terrett reported. The bill is one of the most significant crypto market structure proposals before Congress and would create a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets in the US, making McKenzie’s push a direct intervention as lawmakers debate the measure.

09:16 Regulation

South Korea clears Project Hangang Phase 2, expanding CBDC pilot to 500,000 users

South Korea approves Project Hangang Phase 2 for 500,000 CBDC users South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has designated the Bank of Korea’s Project Hangang Phase 2 as an innovative financial service, clearing the next CBDC deposit-token pilot to expand from 100,000 to about 500,000 users. The new phase adds wallet-to-wallet transfers, treasury fund disbursement tests and broader business use, while BNK Kyongnam Bank and iM Bank join as payment and settlement providers.

08:15 Regulation

Japan Approves Law Treating Crypto as Financial Products and Opens Path to Spot ETFs

Japan approves law to classify crypto as financial products Japan’s House of Councillors has given final approval to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, moving crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act and classifying crypto assets as financial products for the first time. The law also tightens penalties for unregistered operators and lays the groundwork for spot crypto ETFs, while a separate tax shift from rates of up to 55% to about 20% could follow after implementation, potentially from 2028.

04:31 Regulation

Alaska sets July 21 deadline for Bitcoin Depot kiosk scam claims

Alaska sets July 21, 2026 deadline for Bitcoin Depot scam claims Alaskans who lost money through Bitcoin Depot kiosks have until July 21, 2026, to seek a share of Bitcoin Depot Operating LLC’s bankruptcy estate, the Alaska Department of Law said. The company filed for bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas, and officials urged victims to verify eligibility before filing. State Senator Cathy Tilton tied the notice to her SB 249 push for licensing, identity checks and other safeguards for crypto-kiosk operators.

03:31 Regulation

US freezes over $130 million in crypto tied to Iran central bank

US freezes $130M in crypto linked to Iran’s central bank The US Treasury sanctioned multiple wallets tied to the Central Bank of Iran and froze more than $130 million in cryptocurrency, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on July 14. The action was part of a broader OFAC package targeting more than 50 individuals, entities and vessels linked to Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani’s oil-shipping network under Executive Order 13902.

23:01 Regulation

EU sanctions Vitaly Kovalev, identifies him as ‘Stern’ behind Trickbot and Conti

EU sanctions Trickbot boss Vitaly Kovalev as “Stern” The EU has sanctioned Russian national Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev and, for the first time in a sanctions listing, tied him by name to the “Stern” alias linked to the Trickbot and Conti ransomware groups. The move was coordinated with the US and UK, and published Kovalev’s wallet addresses to make it harder for him to move funds through crypto exchanges and financial services.

17:32 Regulation

North Carolina Enacts Crypto ATM Law With Fee Caps, Limits and Refund Rights

North Carolina signs crypto ATM consumer protection law North Carolina has enacted the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, adding new rules for crypto ATM operators including fraud warnings, a $2,000 daily limit for new customers, and a 12% cap on fees. The law also requires operators to be licensed as money transmitters under the Commissioner of Banks, and lets scam victims seek refunds within 30 days after reporting an incident.

11:02 Regulation

HMRC to defer CGT on certain crypto lending and liquidity pool transactions from 2027

HMRC to defer CGT on certain crypto loans and liquidity pool moves from 2027 HMRC said certain cryptoasset loan and liquidity pool transactions will be treated as “no gain, no loss” from 6 April 2027, deferring Capital Gains Tax until an economic disposal. The change applies to individuals and trustees, covers lending and AMM liquidity pool arrangements where users put in and receive the same type of cryptoasset, and is expected to affect about 700,000 people by easing burdens created by HMRC’s 2022 guidance.

08:22 Regulation

Cumberland receives full Singapore MPI licence for crypto payment services

Cumberland wins full Singapore MPI licence Cumberland said it has received a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing its local unit to offer regulated digital payment token and cross-border money transfer services under the Payment Services Act. The crypto trading and liquidity arm of DRW had received in-principle approval in March and said the full licence supports its expansion of compliant services for institutional clients in Singapore.

05:16 Regulation

South Korea to draft digital asset law and seek rules for won stablecoins and spot ETFs

South Korea to draft digital asset law and open path to spot Bitcoin ETFs South Korea said it will draft a Basic Digital Asset Act this year to formalize won-denominated stablecoins and overhaul rules for the digital-asset industry, as part of its 2026 economic growth strategy announced July 14. The government is also seeking revisions to the Capital Markets Act to allow spot ETFs for digital assets such as Bitcoin, while reviewing rules for cross-border stablecoin transactions and related foreign-exchange law changes.

04:00 Regulation

US transfers $297M in seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime

US moves $297M in seized BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime The US government transferred 3,940 BTC worth $243.95 million and 30,014 ETH worth $53.09 million to Coinbase Prime on Monday, Arkham data shows, reviving speculation the seized assets could be sold. The Bitcoin came from funds seized from Ryan Farace and BTC-e, while the Ether was linked to Brian Krewson; a sale would appear to clash with Donald Trump’s March 2025 order to keep seized Bitcoin in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, though the transfers do not confirm any sale.

21:07 Regulation

New Hampshire signs HB 639, expanding legal protections for blockchain activity

New Hampshire signs blockchain rights law Gov. Kelly Ayotte has signed HB 639, the “Blockchain Basic Laws” act, giving legal protections in New Hampshire to crypto self-custody, blockchain developers, miners, validators, entrepreneurs and businesses, while allowing a special blockchain dispute docket in superior court. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Keith Ammon, said it is meant to position the state as a national leader in blockchain innovation.

14:45 Regulation

Bolivia studies possible USDT role in national payment system, minister says

Bolivia weighs adding USDT to national payment system Bolivia is technically assessing whether USDT can be integrated into the national payment system and circulate alongside the US dollar and the boliviano, Acting Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza said. He added that no rollout can happen before a full crypto framework is in place, with rules aligned to FATF anti-money laundering requirements as Bolivia remains on the watchdog’s grey list.