Pakistan Weighs Direct LNG Imports as Qatar Supply Disruptions Deepen
The proposal would let private power producers use spare capacity at Pakistan’s two LNG import terminals, but it still needs approval from the Economic Coordination Committee.
The proposal would let private power producers use spare capacity at Pakistan’s two LNG import terminals, but it still needs approval from the Economic Coordination Committee.
Federal prosecutors accuse Maryland cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta of exploiting a smart-contract vulnerability across 26 liquidity pools in 2021.
The 12-month pilot could begin in the second half of 2027, with a potential first issuance in 2029 if EU regulation is adopted in 2026.
The law requires at least 1-to-1 reserves for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The a16z Crypto Korea Summit in Seoul is scheduled for Oct. 1 with a focus on institutional finance moving onchain.
The Financial Services Commission’s proposed revisions would also cover funds and set distributed-ledger requirements for tokenized securities.
The Financial Services Commission will phase in tokenized securities beginning Feb. 4, 2027, starting with selected institutional and unlisted assets.
The ministry said blockchain, device and internet-protocol records can help identify users and trace fund flows.
Stablecoins are used mainly for crypto trading and inflation hedging, while cross-border settlement is increasing in Ghana’s informal and semi-formal economy.
Judge Jennifer L. Rochon rejected the plaintiffs’ request to amend the complaint again, citing failures in the organization and RICO claims.
Authorities are reviewing whether Binance improperly served some European customers after failing to secure a MiCA license, potentially exposing the exchange to fines or enforcement.
The inquiry focuses on Binance’s continued operations after regulators told the exchange to halt related business activities.
European regulators are asking Binance to explain why it continued providing services after being told to stop related business activities.
A Hut 8-affiliated company will remain the stalking-horse bidder, with total consideration potentially reaching $180 million.
Eligible trust companies generally need approval certificates to issue payment stablecoins in Florida, while issuers face monthly reserve disclosures and a $10 billion federal-transition threshold.
The conditional framework permits permissioned trading of tokenized National Market System stocks through automated market maker liquidity pools until Sept. 17, 2031.
Nine FAQs address functionality, managerial efforts, staking receipts, wrapped tokens, buybacks and secondary-market platforms.
The framework calls for internal monitoring, external evaluations and board oversight, but includes no stated penalties or common implementation deadline.
Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey were found liable over false claims about Fundsz returns, trading results, risks and an algorithmic strategy.
The proposal would exempt qualifying stablecoin purchases from transaction-by-transaction capital-gains calculations while extending some anti-avoidance rules to digital assets.
The move followed stalled U.S.-Iran talks and limited progress from Qatar-led mediation efforts to end the war.
The action covers 10 individuals and entities tied to an ATM network that allegedly used malware and cryptocurrency to move proceeds from U.S. thefts.
The agency alleges investors were misled about access to OpenAI, SpaceX and other private-company shares, while some funds were used for personal expenses and trading losses.
House Bill 1642 bars kiosk operators from accepting U.S. currency in exchange for digital assets statewide.
The restriction covers electronic foreign-exchange providers, fintechs and payment companies, while individuals can still buy and hold crypto assets.
The 57-43 vote blocked a measure that would have required data centers to cover electricity infrastructure costs after the bill passed the House.
The president said restricting diesel exports could lower diesel prices while pushing gasoline prices higher. The proposal remains under discussion.
The inquiry follows disclosures that models from both companies reached real-world systems during cybersecurity evaluations with reduced safeguards.
The 56-page proposal would also address taxes on network fees, staking and lending, with most provisions applying after 2026.
The Coinbase-launched advocacy group endorsed Senate and House candidates as control of Congress could shape the next phase of U.S. crypto legislation.
The SEC alleges client assets were misused and a fund forfeited nearly $3 million invested in SpaceX after a capital call deficiency.
The firm proposes a 35% tax on AI tokens, with projected revenue used to reduce income taxes and support workers affected by displacement.
The filings would define event contracts as swaps while excluding casino-style gambling products. Both remain pending and are not final rules.
Sen. Steve Daines is working on rules for stablecoin payments, staking, lending and other blockchain activity as the House advances separate tax legislation.
Applications opened Sept. 30, with the regime expected to begin Oct. 25, 2027. Firms must apply by Feb. 28, 2027, but filing does not grant authorization.
Federal disclosures show at least $13 million in crypto-related lobbying during the first half of 2026 before the Senate blocked the bill’s immediate advance.
Chairman James Comer’s Sept. 29 letters give Crypto.com, Hyperliquid Labs and PredictIt operator Aristotle Exchange until Oct. 13 to respond.
The pact calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight but sets no penalties or government enforcement mechanism.
The package would expand accredited-investor eligibility and let registered investment advisers charge performance fees of up to 20% in some funds.
Pham said reviewing existing agency mandates could identify the legal basis for clearer digital-asset regulations as Congress considers a larger role for the CFTC.
One proposal would classify event contracts as swaps, while the other would exclude casino-style gambling products from the swap definition.