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ForkLog 264 27.08.2025

Russian Central Bank to Tighten Oversight of Banks’ Cryptocurrency Investments

The Bank of Russia will impose stricter regulations on credit institutions' dealings with crypto assets. The regulator will introduce requirements for accounting digital assets when calculating capital and mandatory standards.

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ForkLog 259 25.08.2025

Japan’s Finance Minister Endorses Cryptocurrency Investments

Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, acknowledged that cryptocurrencies could be part of diversified investment portfolios, according to Bloomberg.

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ForkLog 172 22.08.2025

US Revises Stance on DeFi Following Tornado Cash Case

The US Department of Justice will cease prosecuting developers of DeFi applications under the statute concerning the operation of unlicensed money transmission businesses.

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ForkLog 111 20.08.2025

Federal Reserve Explores Smart Contracts and AI

The United States Federal Reserve is examining the impact of innovations on payment processes, including smart contract and artificial intelligence technologies.

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ForkLog 144 20.08.2025

China Considers Allowing Yuan-Backed Stablecoins

The Chinese government is contemplating the approval of yuan-backed stablecoins, according to sources cited by Reuters.

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ForkLog 110 20.08.2025

SEC Chair Suggests Limited Tokens as Securities

Only a few cryptocurrencies are considered securities, stated SEC Chairman Paul Atkins at a symposium in Wyoming.

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ForkLog 144 20.08.2025

Harvard Economist Admits Error in Bitcoin Forecast

Kenneth Rogoff, a Harvard professor, admitted that his pessimistic 2018 Bitcoin forecast was mistaken.

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ForkLog 90 19.08.2025

South Korean Exchanges Ordered to Halt Crypto Lending

South Korea's Financial Services Commission ordered local digital asset exchanges to temporarily suspend crypto lending operations.

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ForkLog 181 19.08.2025

Wyoming Becomes First US State to Launch a Stablecoin

The state of Wyoming (USA) announced the launch of the dollar-pegged stablecoin Frontier Stable Token, ticker FRNT, on seven blockchains.

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ForkLog 83 19.08.2025

Circle’s New Blockchain Gains Fireblocks Custodian Support

Circle, the issuer of USDC, is integrating its proprietary Layer 1 network, Arc, with the institutional platform Fireblocks.

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ForkLog 190 18.08.2025

South Korea and Japan Enter the Stablecoin Race

Regulators in South Korea and Japan are actively creating conditions for the “stablecoin” market. According to local media, the former is preparing a new bill, while the latter is close to approving its first yen-pegged token. These moves are likely a response to actions by the United States. In July, President Donald Trump signed the […]

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ForkLog 65 16.08.2025

Federal Reserve Ends Oversight of Banks’ Cryptocurrency Activities

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve announced the termination of its oversight program for new types of bank activities, including cryptocurrency operations. The regulator has completely rescinded its 2023 letter, which required financial institutions to obtain permission for stablecoin operations. It also mandated risk management practices concerning cybersecurity, liquidity, consumer compliance, and anti-illicit […]

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