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WTO Chief: Fragmented Rules Hold Stablecoins to Just 3% of Global PaymentsWTO head says stablecoins could streamline trade finance, but fragmented regulations are keeping their share of global payments at just 3%.House Democrats Plot Major Trump Probes If They Win Back ControlDemocrats in the US House are gearing up to investigate Trump, his administration, and family—if they retake the House in November's midterms.US House to Review Crypto Tax Bills H.R. 9175 and H.R. 9172 on September 16The US House Ways and Means Committee plans to discuss crypto tax bills H.R. 9175 and H.R. 9172 on September 16. No hearing listed on the official calBernstein: Market Is Sleeping on CLARITY Act ProgressBernstein says crypto markets are missing the real progress on the CLARITY Act, with recent GOP concessions boosting its chances—none of this is priceBank of Russia to Regulate Crypto: New Rules and Risks from 2027Russia's central bank flags crypto as a risk and sets strict new rules: starting July 2027, trading only via regulated firms, with tests and penaltiesVivaldi CEO: Crypto Is a Threat to Democracy and Should Be BannedVivaldi's Jon von Tetzchner slams crypto, calling it a threat to democracy and urging a ban, claiming lax regulation lets the industry sway politicianDemocrats Eye Trump Family Crypto Deals in $2.25B ProbeHouse Democrats are gearing up to investigate the Trump family's crypto business and foreign deals, eyeing $2.25B in profits and $500M from the UAE.Opera Co-Founder Jon von Tetzchner: 'Crypto Should Have Been Banned'Opera and Vivaldi founder Jon von Tetzchner slams crypto, calls for a ban, criticizes lack of regulation, and draws parallels to social media and AI.Senators Unveil Final CLARITY Act Draft With 126 Amendments Ahead of VoteSenators Lummis, Boozman, and Scott drop the final CLARITY Act draft, packing in 126 Democratic amendments, including ethics rules, before the SeptembEU Mandates Crypto Wallet Devs Report Vulnerabilities Within 24 HoursThe EU's Cyber Resilience Act now requires crypto wallet developers to report software vulnerabilities within 24 hours and file a full report in 72 hoUK FCA Eyes Special Rules for Tokenized Gold and Digital SecuritiesThe UK FCA, Treasury, and Bank of England are exploring dedicated rules for tokenized gold and digital securities, with possible exemptions for investTrump Backs Tougher Crypto Rules for U.S. Officials Under CLARITY ActSenate Republicans unveil final CLARITY Act to tighten crypto restrictions for officials. Trump supports; 126 changes made. Key vote set for SeptemberRepublicans Send Democrats 'Final' 635-Page CLARITY Act Proposal Backed by TrumpGOP hands Democrats a 635-page, Trump-backed CLARITY Act proposal just two days before a key procedural vote in Congress. Stakes rise for both partiesBitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Drops Record £36M on Nigel Farage’s Reform UKBitMEX’s Ben Delo just made UK history with a £36M donation to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK—Britain’s biggest single political contribution ever, aimed atFormer Russian Telecom Minister Wanted in Finiko Crypto Fraud CaseEx-Russian Minister Nikolai Nikiforov is now wanted over the Finiko crypto pyramid scheme. Authorities allege fraud and criminal organization, with 8,New Mexico Supreme Court Fines Lawyer $5,000 for Fake ChatGPT TestimonyThe New Mexico Supreme Court fined attorney Steven Aarons $5,000 for submitting an appeal with fake testimony generated by ChatGPT in the Oscar Rene SRan Neuner: Regulation Is the Biggest Risk for HyperliquidRan Neuner warns that regulatory uncertainty is the main threat to Hyperliquid, even as network effects give the platform a strong moat. What it meansArgentina Proposes 'Automated Corporations' With AI Agents and Clear LiabilityOn May 29, 2026, Argentina introduced a bill for 'automated corporations' run by AI agents with no employees. As of August 19, a responsible party is India Eyes $627B Corporate Bond Tokenization with SEBI's Demat 2.0SEBI launches Demat 2.0 pilot: tokenizing corporate bonds on DLT, settling with wholesale digital rupee. $115M issued so far, targeting $627B market.Citadel Securities Urges SEC Oversight for Corporate Prediction MarketsCitadel Securities calls for SEC to regulate prediction markets tied to public company results, warning of insider trading risks and CFTC loopholes.Canada Equates Tokenized Bank Deposits With Traditional Accounts: OSFICanada's OSFI now treats tokenized bank deposits as regular deposits, letting banks launch blockchain products under existing rules. Here's what changAlbuquerque Bans Crypto ATMs and In-Person Crypto TransactionsAlbuquerque's city council has outlawed crypto ATMs and cash desk crypto transactions, citing fraud risks. Operators have 45 days to remove all machinOpenAI Asks Congress: Does Slowing Down AI Break Antitrust Law?OpenAI wants Congress to clarify if a coordinated slowdown of advanced AI model development could violate antitrust law among rivals like Google and AESMA Questions Legality of Polymarket and Kalshi Prediction Markets in EUESMA flags Polymarket and Kalshi for operating without required EU licenses and questions their selective geo-restrictions for event contracts.