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Singapore Eyes Regulating Foreign Stablecoins in Cross-Border PushSingapore is considering bringing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins under its regulatory framework, shifting from a local-only focus.Texas Bans State Funding for Flock Safety AI Cameras After Privacy BacklashTexas just pulled the plug on state funding for Flock Safety's AI cameras after privacy complaints. Over 3,200 cameras cost taxpayers at least $30M siLazarus Group Launders $30M+ in BTC via Hyperliquid, Sends to Major ExchangesNorth Korea's Lazarus Group moved over $30M in BTC through Hyperliquid, swapped to ETH & SOL, and cashed out on Kraken, LBank, and KuCoin—no KYC requiKalshi Slaps George Santos With First Lifetime Ban and $71K FinePrediction market Kalshi hits ex-Congressman George Santos with its first-ever lifetime ban and a $71,356 fine for manipulating contracts about his owSberbank Eyes Crypto Lending and Payments for Russian BusinessesSberbank is set to roll out crypto-backed loans and enable crypto payments in SberBusiness by year-end. Russian crypto market hits $50B rubles daily.Sber Launches Crypto Cross-Border Payments: 0.3% Fee, No MinimumSber now offers cross-border crypto payments for Russian exporters and importers. No minimum amount, just a 0.3% fee, instant transfers, and auto currRussia Rolls Out Digital Ruble Nationwide as Third Form of CurrencyRussia's digital ruble goes live as the country's third official currency. Major banks and retailers now support digital ruble payments for everyday tThailand SEC Eyes Retail Access to Overseas Crypto DerivativesThailand's SEC is floating new rules to let retail investors trade overseas crypto derivatives, but only on centrally cleared, regulated exchanges.Hyperliquid Eyes US Launch via Payward Talks, CFTC-Regulated BitnomialHyperliquid is negotiating with Payward, Kraken's parent, for a US debut. Access to select futures could come via CFTC-regulated Bitnomial if approvedRussia's Biggest Bank: $46B in Annual Volume Expected on Legal Crypto ExchangesRussia's top bank predicts regulated crypto exchanges could see over $46 billion in trading volume in their first year post-legalization.US Sells Seized Anthropic Shares From FTX Insiders Ellison and SinghUS authorities sold Anthropic shares seized from ex-FTX execs Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh. The buyers were current Anthropic investors; details Japan’s FSA Proposes Tax Reporting Exemption for Trust-Based Stablecoins by 2027Japan’s FSA wants to exempt trust-backed stablecoins from tax reporting starting in 2027, aiming to make crypto payments smoother and cut red tape.Vietnam Pilots Crypto Asset Market for Foreign Investors OnlyVietnam is rolling out a pilot crypto asset market, open only to foreign investors at launch. The initiative is based on Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP.Ireland Leaves Crypto Out of New Tax-Advantaged Savings PlanIreland's new tax-friendly savings plan launching in 2027 excludes crypto. Only stocks, bonds, funds, ETFs, and insurance products will be eligible.Bank of Russia Unveils Crypto Market Roadmap: What’s Changing by 2027Bank of Russia lays out its crypto strategy for 2027: legal retail investing with limits, new rules for intermediaries, crypto taxes, stablecoin oversUS Slaps Up to 100% Tariffs on Imported Drones and Parts Starting Sept. 3Starting September 3, the US will impose new 25% and 100% tariffs on select drone imports and components. The order, signed by Donald Trump on August FSB Warns G20: Advanced AI Models Pose Big Risks to Financial SystemThe Financial Stability Board warns G20 that advanced AI models ramp up cyber risks. Firms need strong resilience and recovery plans to protect financBank of Russia Unveils Coral-Red Digital Ruble LogoThe Bank of Russia officially rolled out the digital ruble's logo: a coral-red ruble symbol inside a circle, off-center to the left. No other colors aBank of Russia Rolls Out Digital Ruble: How to Open an Account & LimitsThe Bank of Russia launches the digital ruble on September 1. One account per person or company, two for sole proprietors. Top up to ₽300,000/month.Vietnam Preps Legal Crypto Market Launch: Fines, Licensing & New RulesVietnam is gearing up for a legal crypto market. Five companies passed the first licensing stage. Fines up to 50M VND start Sept 1; licensed trading iCFTC Fines Ex-White House Operator $172K for Kalshi Insider BetsCFTC hits ex-White House teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez with $172,539 in penalties for insider trading on Kalshi prediction markets from Dec 2025Sberbank to Accept USDT and ETH as Loan Collateral Under New Crypto LawSberbank, Russia's largest bank, plans to accept USDT and Ether as collateral for loans alongside Bitcoin, following the rollout of regulated crypto tSony Music and Warner Chappell Sue Anthropic Over Claude AI CopyrightSony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic in California federal court, seeking up to $150,000 per song for alleged copyright violaUK Police Seize 20 BTC in Darknet Case—Biggest Crypto Bust Since 2024Avon and Somerset Police confiscated 20.21 BTC and assets worth £1.03M linked to darknet markets, marking their largest crypto seizure since 2024.