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The European Commission has introduced new proposals aimed at reducing administrative burdens and simplifying regulations for businesses within the European Union. The measures align with the Commission’s broader strategy to enhance competitiveness, as outlined in its recent Competitiveness Compass and

Argentine President Javier Milei is facing significant political fallout after endorsing a cryptocurrency token that quickly skyrocketed in value before crashing, leading opposition lawmakers to threaten an impeachment trial. The token, $LIBRA, was promoted by Milei on social media late

The OPEC Fund for International Development has signed a €50 million loan agreement with the Industrial Development Bank of Türkiye (TSKB) to accelerate investments in Türkiye’s green transformation. The financing will support projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate adaptation,

Austria has launched the Industrial Hydrogen Valley (HI2-Valley) initiative to advance industrial decarbonization and accelerate the transition to clean energy. The project aims to establish a large-scale green hydrogen ecosystem, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting energy-intensive industries. With an

Japan recorded a historic current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, marking the highest level on record, according to data released by the Finance Ministry on Monday. The surge was primarily driven by unprecedented returns on

The mystery surrounding the identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has deepened as new research identifies a vast crypto fortune linked to Nakamoto. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has traced 1.096 million BTC to addresses associated with the pseudonymous

Franklin Templeton’s Franklin Crypto Index ETF is progressing toward potential approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), bringing institutional investors closer to a regulated option for exposure to bitcoin and ether. The investment firm filed Amendment No. 2

Brazil’s primary stock exchange, B3, is set to expand its cryptocurrency offerings by launching bitcoin (BTC) options and futures contracts for ether (ETH) and solana (SOL). The move, expected to take place this year, was confirmed by B3’s CEO, Gilson

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration is preparing to authorize banks to offer cryptocurrency services, reversing previous regulatory stances. Key agencies, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), are expected to revise guidelines, allowing banks to enter the

A U.S. District Judge in Manhattan has ruled that Coinbase must face a lawsuit alleging it illegally sold unregistered securities. The court rejected Coinbase’s argument that it was not a “statutory seller” because it did not directly transfer ownership of