TLDR Pakistan enacted the Virtual Assets Act 2026 to create a permanent legal framework for cryptocurrency. President Asif Ali Zardari.

TLDR: Tether has frozen $4.2B in USDT since 2021, with most enforcement actions taking place after 2023. U.S. authorities linked.

TLDR Binance.US plans to expand its US operations after the SEC dismissed its 2023 lawsuit with prejudice. Changpeng Zhao said.

TLDR: BRCA ensures crypto developers cannot face prosecution solely for publishing neutral blockchain software. Criminal statutes still apply to custodial.

TLDR Agant CEO Andrew MacKenzie warns that the slow pace of U.K. crypto regulations risks undermining the country’s global competitiveness..

TLDR: Banks accepted limited exemption language on stablecoin rewards after previously rejecting all transaction-based incentives. Crypto firms want broad definitions.

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.