TREE NEWS reports: In the UK, 240 crypto asset taxpayers declared £717 million in capital gains, accounting for more than half of the total reported gains. This highlights the significant contribution of crypto investors to the country’s tax revenue.
TREE NEWS update: HMRC’s first-ever breakdown reveals 17,600 UK residents declared £1.38 billion in taxable crypto gains, with 240 individuals accounting for over half. Most declarants are under 55, and 87% are men.
TREE NEWS reports: Despite a retail liquidity rebound, South Korea’s crypto industry lags globally, missing out on growth in perps, prediction markets, stablecoins, and RWA. Regulatory gaps and the absence of legal frameworks for these sectors widen the gap with the global market, though Korea’s potential for rapid development remains if regulation improves.
TREE NEWS reports: The OCC and FDIC finalized a rule defining ‘unsafe or unsound practice’ to require examiners to cite material financial harm or legal violations, removing reputational risk as a basis for supervisory action. This change is expected to reduce debanking of crypto firms by limiting subjective regulatory pressure.
TREE NEWS update: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan, the UAE’s national security adviser, and co-investors own nearly half of WLTC Holdings, the holding company behind the Trump family’s bank charter bid. The involvement of a foreign official raises regulatory and geopolitical questions, though the news does not directly relate to asset tokenization.
TREE NEWS update: A US judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally retaliated against AI company Anthropic, revoking a ban and issuing a permanent injunction. The decision marks a significant legal setback for the administration’s actions against the AI firm.
TREE NEWS reports: A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally retaliated against AI firm Anthropic by designating it as a supply chain risk. The court vacated the designation and issued a permanent injunction, rejecting the government’s request for a stay.
TREE NEWS reports: The Hong Kong dollar stablecoin HKDAP has expanded its authorized distributor network to five institutions. This move aims to enhance the accessibility and adoption of the stablecoin in the region, reflecting ongoing developments in the digital asset space.
TREE NEWS reports: Pakistan’s minister disclosed at Bitcoin Asia that the country established its crypto regulatory framework using only 8% of the allocated budget, highlighting cost efficiency. This move signals a proactive approach to crypto regulation in the region.
TREE NEWS reports: Pakistan’s Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib revealed at Bitcoin Asia that the country launched its virtual asset regulatory regime in under six months, using only 8% of the allocated budget. The announcement highlights Pakistan’s efficient approach to crypto regulation.
TREE NEWS update: Brazil’s central bank announced plans to deploy a crypto threat warning system following a $180 million attack. The system aims to enhance monitoring and response to crypto-related threats.
TREE NEWS update: California’s legislature has passed a bill targeting meme coins, prohibiting public officials from issuing them and barring such tokens from being listed for state residents. The bill now awaits the governor’s signature to become law.
TREE NEWS reports: Visa has partnered with Dunamu, the parent company of crypto exchange Upbit, to explore stablecoin payments and remittances. Among the projects under review is Open Standard’s proposed OUSD stablecoin, as part of a broader initiative to integrate digital currencies into mainstream commerce and AI-driven transactions.
TREE NEWS update: Upbit will end trading support for Synthetix SNX/BTC pair on September 28 at 14:00 KST. Users must withdraw their assets by October 28, after which no further processing will be possible.
TREE NEWS reports: South Korean crypto exchange operator Dunamu has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to explore stablecoin and AI initiatives. The collaboration aims to integrate digital assets with traditional payment infrastructure, potentially expanding crypto adoption in Korea.
TREE NEWS update: A member of the Abu Dhabi royal family has reportedly supported a crypto banking project associated with Donald Trump. The involvement highlights growing ties between Middle Eastern capital and US political figures in the digital asset space.
TREE NEWS update: Sheikh Tahnoon’s group reportedly acquires a 49% stake in the holding company behind World Liberty, a Trump-linked crypto bank venture with conditional approval as a US trust bank. The move signals growing institutional and sovereign interest in crypto banking.
TREE NEWS update: Bloomberg reports that the SEC is introducing new regulations to restart public token offerings, aiming to provide a compliant path for crypto fundraising. However, market enthusiasm remains subdued compared to the 2018 ICO boom, reflecting a more cautious investor sentiment.
TREE NEWS reports: The Bank of Russia has added 2,600 cryptocurrency wallets to its blacklist as part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit financial activities. The move underscores the central bank’s tightening oversight of the crypto market, though details on the specific wallets and criteria for inclusion remain undisclosed.
TREE NEWS reports: OCC granted World Liberty Financial preliminary approval to charter a national trust bank for its USD1 stablecoin, with Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Tahnoon holding 49% and Trump family 38%. The bank aims to custody USD1 reserves directly, capturing interest income, following the Genius Act. This marks a milestone in crypto banking and political ties.
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