# The 2025 Marque Act: State-Sanctioned Seizure and the Future of Digital Assets The digital frontier has long been a battleground for innovation and illicit activity. This week, a significant legislative development—the 2025 Marque Act—has emerged, promising a novel, albeit controversial, approach to cybercrime. Dubbed “state-sanctioned piracy” by some, this act empowers authorities to seize…
The world of digital money is evolving at lightning speed, and regulators are striving to keep pace. Recently, the U.S. Treasury Department made a significant move that could shape how we all interact with digital assets, especially stablecoins, in the years to come. They’ve issued a formal Request for Comment (RFC) to explore how to…
The financial technology landscape is never static, but some shifts reverberate more profoundly than others. This week, a significant tremor ran through the U.S. fintech ecosystem as Visa announced it has shut down its U.S. open banking business. The move, effective August 22, 2025, marks a pivotal moment, raising critical questions about data access, regulatory…
The financial technology landscape is never static, but some shifts reverberate more profoundly than others. This week, a significant tremor ran through the U.S. fintech ecosystem as Visa announced it has shut down its U.S. open banking business. The move, effective August 22, 2025, marks a pivotal moment, raising critical questions about data access, regulatory…
The United States recently took a distinctive stance on the global trajectory of digital currencies, as the House of Representatives passed the “Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act,” subsequently attaching it to must-pass defense funding legislation. This move effectively seeks to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals….
The United States recently took a distinctive stance on the global trajectory of digital currencies, as the House of Representatives passed the “Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act,” subsequently attaching it to must-pass defense funding legislation. This move effectively seeks to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals….
For years, millions across India have known Dream11 as the go-to platform for fantasy sports, where skill and strategy could lead to big wins. But the game is changing, literally. In a significant strategic pivot, Dream11’s parent company, Dream Sports, is launching “Dream Money,” a new wealth management application. This isn’t just a new feature;…
The digital landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented, and the latest warning from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) underscores the growing chasm in global tech policy. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson recently issued a stark caution to major technology companies, including giants like Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, stating that their efforts to comply with…
Brussels is hitting the accelerator on the digital euro, a move poised to reshape how everyday Europeans manage their money and how small businesses operate. This isn’t just a theoretical concept anymore; it’s a rapidly developing initiative with tangible implications. The European Union’s urgency stems directly from recent developments in the US, specifically new legislation…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced a series of delays on decisions for several crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, pushing final deadlines for many until October 2025. This move impacts proposed funds spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, including staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs. While seemingly a setback for immediate market expansion, this…
