TLDR The U.K. FCA has published a final consultation on applying consumer duty to cryptocurrency firms. Feedback on the consultation.

TLDR Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 2064, allowing state employees to receive salaries in bitcoin. The bill permits vendors.

TLDR 30% of crypto firms in France remain unresponsive as the MiCA licence deadline approaches. The French regulator sent reminder.

TLDR Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the OCC to halt the bank application linked to WLFI. Warren raised concerns over President.

TLDR The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to hold a markup and vote on crypto legislation next Thursday. The Senate Banking.

TLDR The CFTC has approved spot crypto trading on regulated U.S. exchanges for the first time in history. This decision.

TLDR: Hong Kong begins consultation to integrate CARF rules and enhance crypto tax-reporting obligations. Updated CRS rules introduce new digital.

TLDR:  OCC found large banks applied restrictive policies that limited access for several lawful but sensitive industries. The agency reported.

TLDR: Senate Republicans push for markup next week to advance crypto market legislation. Democrats seek stronger governance and consumer protection.

TLDR: Belarus blocks Bitget, ByBit, OKX and others after regulators cite inappropriate advertising on their websites. Users report access failures.