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The Reserve Bank of Pakistan has implemented a significant regulation that closely affects the cryptocurrency sector. According to Reuters, the bank lifted a ban that had been in place for nearly eight years, allowing Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to open bank accounts. This decision is seen as a critical step towards integrating crypto assets into the formal financial system in the country. According to the new regulation, banks in Pakistan will be able to accept cryptocurrency companies as clients after completing the necessary license verifications. This will require VASPs (Variable Rate Subsidies for Businesses) to possess valid licenses issued…

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Wednesday it is consulting on guidance for the country’s future crypto regime, in the latest step toward a broader framework that is expected to take effect on Oct. 25, 2027. In a statement published Wednesday, the FCA said it is seeking industry feedback on the guidance to help companies understand how they might be affected by the regime. The full consultation text is available on the FCA website, with the feedback window closing on June 3, 2026. The regulator said the guidance will clarify requirements for areas such as stablecoin issuance, crypto…

A European Commission adviser said the European Union’s landmark MiCA crypto regime is likely to evolve as digital asset markets develop beyond the conditions the law was originally designed to address. Speaking at the Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026, Peter Kerstens, an adviser on technological innovation, digital transformation and cybersecurity at the European Commission’s financial services department, said the Commission will review the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and launch a public consultation to assess whether the rules are working for market participants and supporting business development. The remarks suggest EU policymakers are already thinking about how MiCA may need…

The crypto’s industry emerging political action committee, Fellowship PAC, rushed out of the gate this month with $11 million in backing, and it’s so far booked $3 million in ad services through a company co-founded by Tether US CEO Bo Hines. The super PAC is focusing its support on Republican politicians in races for Congress and a governorship, and it so far gathered $10 million from Cantor Fitzgerald and $1 million from crypto bank Anchorage Digital, according to Federal Election Commission filings released Wednesday. Its initial $3 million spent toward political advertising for its favored candidates has gone to Nxum…

In a move that strengthens its position in digital asset innovation, Binance has quietly rolled out a new binance pre ipo feature inside its Web3 infrastructure. Binance Web3 Wallet adds on-chain Pre-IPO discovery According to the official Binance Wallet communication, the Binance Web3 Wallet now offers an on-chain Pre-IPO asset exploration tool directly within the app. This function is designed to let users discover tokenized exposure to private companies before a traditional listing, while keeping all activity on-chain. The first batch consists of 5 tokenized assets, which Binance highlights through official promotional images. Moreover, those images showcase technology leaders such…

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The first week of April underscored a clear trend: crypto is continuing its integration into the traditional financial system, even as regulators and policymakers race to catch up. From federal trust charters to institutional expansion and mounting pressure for U.S. legislation, the legal framework around digital assets is rapidly evolving. Coinbase Moves Closer to…

Binance, the well-known crypto exchange, has recently unveiled a key update to the Spot Altcoin Liquidity Boost Program. In this respect, Binance is reportedly doubling the total count of supported digital asset trading pairs to 40, previously 20. As Binance mentioned in its official announcement, the expansion attempts to improve liquidity, provide a seamless trading experience, and minimize slippage for the worldwide altcoin traders. Hence, the initiative displays the crypto exchange’s endeavors to fortify its status as the dominant platform for trading altcoins. Binance Updates the Spot Altcoin Liquidity Boost Program!We’ve doubled the number of supported pairs from 20 to…

The digital art community was jolted early this morning after the prominent Ethereum-based $NFT platform Foundation halted its operation. This was due to the reversal of its recent acquisition by digital art gallery company Blackdove. Backing out Blackdove executive Marc Billings announced the difficult decision to “pause our ongoing support of the Foundation platform” and return management to Foundation’s original founder, Kayvon Tehranian, for an orderly transition. According to Billings, Blackdove initially intended to acquire Foundation to integrate asset tokenization into its existing software infrastructure. This would make it possible for clients to browse, purchase, and display digital art. However,…

Another political action committee (PAC) aligned with the cryptocurrency industry announced its endorsement for a candidate in Ohio’s Senate race, signaling a move that could mirror the 2024 US election. In a Wednesday notice, Sentinel Action Fund, a group that claims to be the “only conservative Super PAC advancing pro-crypto candidates and supporting pro-crypto innovation,” said it would be supporting Republican Jon Husted in this year’s race to represent Ohio in the US Senate. Husted was appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in January 2025 to replace JD Vance, who was elected vice president alongside US President Donald Trump in…

Perpetual futures tied to traditional finance (TradFi) assets grew from $3 billion in average daily volume in January 2026 to $8.6 billion by March, according to a Binance Research report authored by researcher Lim Kim Thye. Key Takeaways: Binance Research reports TradFi-perps average daily volume climbed from $3B to $8.6B between January and March 2026. Silver perpetuals hit roughly 40% of COMEX SI contract volume at peak, signaling serious traction for crypto-native commodity trading. Weekend TradFi-perps correctly predicted Monday futures gap direction 89% of the time, pointing toward a new price discovery role. Binance Holds 41% of TradFi-Perps Market as…