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ForkLog 102 16.07.2025

US Concludes Investigation into Polymarket

The US Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into the prediction platform Polymarket, as reported by Bloomberg, citing a knowledgeable source. According to the insider, the prediction market received official notification from the Department of Justice and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) about the closure of the cases in early July. Shayne […]

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ForkLog 132 10.07.2025

Lacy Hunt on the Fed and America’s outlook

As of 2025, US public debt amounted to 124% of the country’s GDP, roughly $30trn, surpassing the level seen during the second world war. Lacy Hunt, executive vice‑president and chief economist at Hoisington Investment Management, outlined a troubling outlook for the US economy. In an interview with WorthNet the former Federal Reserve official delivered a […]

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ForkLog 30 09.07.2025

UK to Impose Fines for Concealing Crypto Asset Information

Starting January 1, 2026, the UK’s tax authority will begin monitoring information about crypto asset owners for tax calculation and assessment. This is outlined in the updated guidance from the regulator. The agency categorizes crypto assets as: exchange tokens, including Bitcoin; non-fungible tokens (NFTs); utility tokens; stablecoins; tokenized real-world assets. Tax calculations may also apply […]

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ForkLog 23 09.07.2025

New Zealand to Ban Bitcoin ATMs

New Zealand’s Deputy Minister of Justice, Nicole McKee, announced plans to completely ban cryptocurrency ATMs in the country as a measure against money laundering. According to her, such ATMs are actively used by drug traffickers. “We need a more sensible and flexible AML/FT system that will hinder criminals from laundering money. We will make it […]

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ForkLog 24 08.07.2025

Hong Kong Crypto Firms’ Shares Surge Amid Regulatory Optimism

The shares of cryptocurrency companies in Hong Kong have risen, buoyed by investor optimism. Market participants anticipate the launch of a licensing system for stablecoin issuers. Shares of brokerage firm Guotai Junan International increased by 28%, according to Yahoo Finance. The stock of licensed crypto exchange OSL rose by 8%, while the shares of Dmall […]

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ForkLog 51 04.07.2025

Europe’s AI Future: Focus on Application, Not Infrastructure

Europe does not require a surge of new data centres to compete in the AI sector, according to Christian Klein, CEO of one of the region’s largest companies, SAP SE, as reported by Bloomberg. “Do we really need to build five data centres and fill them with powerful chips? Is this what Europe needs? I […]

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ForkLog 53 04.07.2025

US Lawmakers to Host ‘Crypto Week’

The US House of Representatives announced a ‘Crypto Week’ from July 14 to 18, during which three key digital asset bills will be considered. The initiative was proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson, Chairman of the Financial Services Committee French Hill, and Chairman of the Agriculture Committee Glenn Thompson. This move aims to implement President Donald […]

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ForkLog 46 02.07.2025

Trump’s Policies May Undermine US Economic Indices

The policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration could undermine the reliability of key economic indicators, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reports The Economist. The comprehensive information-gathering system is suffering due to increasing staff cuts at government agencies. By August 2025, data on producer prices in 34 industries will disappear. This could distort the […]

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ForkLog 67 25.06.2025

Fed Chair Backs Stablecoin Regulation in the US

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has expressed support for cryptocurrency bills currently under consideration by Congress. He stated that the country requires a regulatory framework for stablecoins. JUST IN: #Fed Chair #Powell says it’s “a great thing” that #stablecoin bills are moving forward. Adds: “We need a stablecoin framework.” https://t.co/knxhr4OVlm pic.twitter.com/hLsPKF28VJ — Roundtable Network (@RTB_io) […]

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ForkLog 201 24.06.2025

Turkey Imposes Limits on Stablecoin Transfers and Withdrawal Delays

Turkey’s Ministry of Finance has drafted stringent regulations for cryptocurrency transactions to combat money laundering and financial crimes, as reported by local media. Crypto platforms will be required to collect detailed information on the origin and purpose of each transfer. Users must provide a transaction description of at least 20 characters for each operation. In […]

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ForkLog 36 24.06.2025

A splintered web

The internet delivers inventions such as AI straight to your device and, for some, opens access to vital services. It is also the “blood of the blockchain”: a cohesive web keeps open source alive and accelerates the development of an alternative financial system. In this new ForkLog piece, we examine regulators’ latest moves to curb […]

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ForkLog 33 23.06.2025

Europe versus the United States: who will seize the lead in crypto?

Trading activity by European users on crypto platforms has risen markedly since the MiCA regime came into force. Over the same period the United States has seen a decline. ForkLog gathered expert views on the reasons for the divergence. Paybis co-founder Konstantins Vasilenko told Cointelegraph that EU investors have been making larger and “thought‑through” deals. […]

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