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Crypto's Big Leap: Regulation, Innovation, and Global Finance Converge

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Regulators, politicians, banks, and blockchains all stepped into the spotlight today, giving crypto one of those “everything is happening at once” kind of evenings. Let’s start in Washington, where regulators are finally acting like crypto is here to stay, even if they still can’t agree on the rules. The CFTC, under Chair Mike Selig, just rolled out a beefed‑up 35‑member Innovation Advisory Committee packed with top crypto and finance executives. The idea: get real-world input on AI, blockchain, and digital assets so future U.S. rules aren’t written in a vacuum. For networks like XRP (XRP), this kind of structured engagement could mean fewer surprise enforcement actions and more predictable policy down the line. Over at the SEC, Chair Paul Atkins is talking clarity – literally. The agency is working on token taxonomy guidance to help define what’s a security, what’s not, and where everything in between might land. But Atkins is pretty blunt that real, lasting regulatory certain...

UAE Central Bank Reveals Digital Dirham Symbol, Targets Late 2025 Launch

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The Digital Dirham Symbol The symbol, which represents the digital dirham, is a combination of the letters "DD" with two vertical lines running through them, representing the digital nature of the currency. This symbol will be used in all official communication, marketing, and branding of the digital dirham. Tokenization in Action One of the key features of the digital dirham is its ability to enable tokenization. This means that traditional assets, such as real estate or gold, can be converted into digital tokens and traded on the blockchain. This will open up new opportunities for investors and make transactions more efficient and secure. Increased Adoption and Use Cases The launch of the digital dirham is expected to significantly increase the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the UAE. With the support of the government and the central bank, the digital dirham is set to become a widely accepted form of payment for both retail and c...