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A bill that bans holding Bitcoin for public officials as well as their immediate families has been introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislative effort (HB1812) aims to change the state’s ethics and financial disclosure laws in order to prevent public officials from having exposure to the nascent asset class. Apart from Bitcoin, public officials would also be barred from holding alternative cryptocurrencies (including memecoins), non-fungible tokens, and even stablecoins. They would not be able to hold crypto through funds, trusts, or funds. The same applies to cryptocurrency derivatives as well as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have gained…

The blockchain world is constantly evolving, and a significant new development is unfolding in Asia. SuiHub Taipei has officially opened its doors, marking a pivotal moment for the region’s burgeoning blockchain landscape. This strategic move by Sui, a prominent layer-1 blockchain project, aims to accelerate innovation and foster a thriving community right in the heart of Taiwan. What Does SuiHub Taipei Mean for Asia’s Blockchain Future? SuiHub Taipei isn’t just another office; it’s Sui’s fifth global hub, following successful launches in dynamic cities like Dubai, Ho Chi Minh City, Athens, and Lagos. This expansion underscores Sui’s commitment to providing tangible,…

A top Department of Justice official told an audience of crypto industry leaders Thursday that the U.S. government will no longer charge decentralized software developers with a particular crime—the same crime federal prosecutors successfully convicted Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm of earlier this month.  The charge, U.S. code 1960(b)(1)(C), prohibits operators of unlicensed money transmitting businesses from dealing in funds known to have been derived from a crime, or intended to be used to support unlawful activity. Just weeks ago, a Manhattan jury found Storm guilty of violating the law, a crime which carries a penalty of up to five…

The national securities watchdog, the CNV, passed a resolution expanding the existing tokenization regime to include the digitalization of national and foreign stocks in Argentina, pioneering the official use of the technology in Latin America. Argentina Implements Tokenization to Include Stocks in New Securities Regime Several countries are rushing to incorporate digital assets into their financial systems as a means of modernizing and simplifying operations for their users. On Wednesday, the securities watchdog institution in Argentina, the CNV, passed a new resolution that opens a new chapter in the implementation of decentralized technology in securities trading. General Resolution 1081 establishes…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proceeding with the third phase of its “crypto sprint,” a series of accelerated rulemaking efforts designed to implement recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. “The Administration has made it clear that enabling immediate trading of digital assets at the Federal level is a top priority,” acting CFTC chair Caroline Pham wrote in a statement on Thursday. The CFTC’s latest sprint expands beyond spot crypto trading to address all remaining recommendations from the working group’s report on strengthening American leadership in technologies such as crypto and digital assets.  The CFTC…

VeChain highlighted in academic study for seafood traceability, boosting transparency and trust across fragmented chains. Blockchain-ERP integration shows stronger collaboration, fraud reduction, and real-world impact compared with ERP-only systems. A 2025 academic study has given VeChain new recognition in the blockchain sector, spotlighting its application in seafood traceability. The research examined blockchain combined with ERP systems, showing how platforms such as VeChain are addressing supply chain transparency while strengthening collaboration in global trade. The study, published in IEEE Access, analyzed 18 deployment scenarios for blockchain integration within supply networks. It concluded that blockchain-ERP combinations enhance traceability, visibility, and trust compared…

Today, Acting Assistant Attorney General (AAAG) of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DoJ) Matthew Galeotti gave a talk at an event hosted by the American Innovation Project in which he harped on the point that the DoJ will no longer prosecute open-source crypto developers who have no intent to commit a crime. Official Remarks from the Department of Justice at AIP Summit https://t.co/j4FHHnfH7Z — American Innovation Project (@AIPLeads) August 21, 2025 AAAG Galeotti began his talk by telling the audience that Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Todd Blanche had asked Galeotti to speak to the audience about the…

LayerBank has introduced Leverage Looping Vaults on Plume, a blockchain built for real-world asset finance. The new vaults are designed to make it easier for users to increase returns from tokenized real-world assets by automating processes that usually require multiple steps. The system carries out functions such as borrowing, minting or swapping, and redepositing, allowing users to access structured leverage mechanisms. The vaults are directly linked with Plume’s staking vault, known as Nest, which enables tokenized assets to be used as collateral. This connection supports their integration into decentralized finance markets by improving how these assets contribute to liquidity. LayerBank’s…

TL;DR US court unfreezes $57M USDC tied to Libra, sparking renewed market activity and a sharp rally. LIBRA token skyrockets 393% in one day, fueled by asset release and renewed investor attention. Despite lawsuit uncertainty, traders push LIBRA higher, with volume rising and volatility returning to the token. Federal Judge Releases Frozen USDC A US federal judge has lifted a freeze on over $57 million in USDC connected to the Libra token lawsuit. The funds were held in two wallets tied to meme coin promoter Hayden Davis and Ben Chow, the former CEO of Meteora exchange. The assets were frozen…

Polymath Research Inc., a company developing blockchain infrastructure for private markets, has announced new partnerships with organizations in Europe and North America. The agreements are aimed at expanding the company’s international presence and supporting the use of tokenization in traditional financial markets. In Europe, Polymath has partnered with Black Manta Capital Partners, which will use Polymath’s Capital Platform to provide tokenization and asset management services under regulatory frameworks. In the United States, real estate investment firm Patina Capital will apply the same platform for a large-scale development project in Cleveland, Ohio, giving local communities the opportunity to participate in real…