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National Sheriffs’ Association Takes Neutral Stance on CLARITY ActThe National Sheriffs’ Association has shifted to a neutral position on the CLARITY Act after previous consumer protection concerns, letting lawmakersSouth Korea to Tokenize Stocks and Bonds Starting in 2027South Korea's financial watchdog will greenlight tokenized money market funds, corporate bonds, and select OTC stocks from February 2027, with on-chaiBinance Signs Three MoUs in Kazakhstan, Eyes Stablecoin LaunchBinance inks three MoUs with Kazakhstan's key institutions to explore digital assets, payments, and a potential stablecoin. Focus on regulation and inKazakhstan and Binance Ink Deals on Crypto Assets and PaymentsKazakhstan's Digital Ministry, National Bank, and AIFC sign 3 agreements with Binance to boost crypto assets, payments, and investment products.FinCEN: $12.7B Pig Butchering Crypto Scams Tied to Asian Fraud CentersFinCEN reports $12.7B in pig butchering crypto scams from 33,904 SARs (08.09.2023–12.31.2025), spotlighting Asian scam centers and trends in crypto frGrayscale, 21Shares, and a16z Push SEC to Speed Up ETF ApprovalsGrayscale, 21Shares, and a16z urge the SEC to fast-track ETF approvals and allow confidential draft filings, with a 45-day deadline for regulator feedUS and UK Form Alliance to Crack Down on Crypto Scam CentersThe US and UK have teamed up to fight crypto scam centers, signing a memorandum for joint investigations and planning a major London operation in OctoKalshi Sees 1500% Surge in U.S. Traffic Amid Legal PressureKalshi's U.S. web traffic jumped over 1500% in under a year, with trading volumes growing even faster. But legal scrutiny of sports contracts is heatiUtah Law SB 73: Age Checks Required on Adult Sites—Even with VPNsUtah's SB 73 law forces adult sites to verify user age—even if visitors use VPNs or proxies. Fines hit $2,500 per violation. Data storage is banned.South Korea Unveils Roadmap for Tokenized Securities RolloutSouth Korea's financial regulator has laid out a three-phase roadmap for launching tokenized assets, with the first legal framework set for February 2Sanders, Casar Propose Ban on Artificial Superintelligence in the USBernie Sanders and Greg Casar unveiled the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, aiming for a permanent ban on artificial superintelligence and a pausAMC CEO Slams Robinhood's Tokenized Stocks as Unregulated in the USAMC's CEO calls out Robinhood's tokenized stock plans as unregulated in the US and says he'll seek an independent securities law review.Sberbank Calls for Crackdown on Illegal Crypto ExchangesSberbank exec Stanislav Kuznetsov urges a relentless fight against illegal crypto exchanges, tying the effort to Russia's new digital currency law.Revolut Gets Conditional OCC Approval to Launch US Bank in 2027Revolut secures conditional green light from the OCC to set up a national bank in the US. The fintech filed in March 2026, aiming to launch in 2027.IMF: El Salvador Hasn't Bought Bitcoin in Over a Year—Only Private DonationsIMF says since 06/27/2025, all Bitcoin wallet inflows in El Salvador are private donations, not state funds. No new government BTC buys expected.IMF: El Salvador's Bitcoin Added After June 2025 Came from Private Donations, Not State FundsThe IMF clarified that Bitcoin acquired by El Salvador after June 2025 was funded by private donations, not taxpayer money, following the country's $1US and UK Form Alliance to Crack Down on Crypto ScamsThe US and UK are teaming up to fight crypto scams with joint investigations, data sharing, and a major private-sector operation in London this OctobeMichigan Pushes to Block Kalshi—Supreme Court Showdown LoomsMichigan is fighting to ban Kalshi, with the legal battle possibly heading to the US Supreme Court. Kalshi says it's stuck in an 'impossible position'BitMEX Co-Founder Donates 75% of Reform UK’s Q2 2026 FundingBitMEX co-founder gave 75% of Reform UK’s Q2 2026 donations. Crypto industry support and Nigel Farage’s role spark debate about political influence.Ukraine Busts Fake Crypto Investment Platforms Targeting 20+ CountriesUkraine's national police shut down a network of fake crypto investment platforms that stole digital assets from users in over 20 countries. 46+ suspeVARA and Securitize Sign MoU to Boost Tokenization in DubaiVARA and Securitize ink MoU to drive tokenization innovation in Dubai and collaborate on crypto asset regulation for tokenized finance in the region.Ledger Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over 2023 Data BreachLedger faces a class action in the Southern District of New York after a December 2023 data breach exposed customer names, emails, phone numbers, and US and Europe Disrupt Sality Botnet Used for Crypto TheftsOn August 31, 2026, the US, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania, backed by Europol and Eurojust, took down the Sality botnet linked to major crypto thefts.Kalshi Eyes First-Ever Perpetual WTI Oil Futures on US Regulated MarketKalshi is set to file with the CFTC for the first perpetual WTI oil futures contract in the US. If approved, it'll be the only product of its kind on