Academy Board Bans AI Content at 99th Oscars, Forcing Human-Only Wins
Key Takeaways: Academy Board bans AI for the 99th Oscars, requiring human-only billing for acting and writing by March 2027....
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SEC Reviews 85% Proposal That Could Impact Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings
Key Takeaways: SEC notice seeks comment on NYSE Arca proposal requiring 85% of assets meet eligibility standards. NYSE Arca rule...
IRGC imposes new military transit restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC issued new transit restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, banning military vessels and requiring IRGC permission for all...
Cardano Founder Hoskinson: Bitcoin’s Quantum Fix Is a Hard Fork in Disguise
Key Takeaways: Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says BIP 361 misclassifies its own fix, requiring a hard fork Bitcoin has never...
Virginia Enacts Crypto Unclaimed Property Law Requiring In-Kind Transfer to State
Key Takeaways: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed HB 798 on April 13, 2026, requiring exchanges to transfer dormant crypto to...
Virginia Enacts Law Requiring State to Hold ‘Unclaimed’ Crypto in Original Form for One Year
Virginia has enacted a new framework for unclaimed digital assets, requiring the state to hold dormant cryptocurrency in its original...
Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System
Key Takeaways: FinCEN and OFAC issued a joint NPRM on April 8, 2026, requiring stablecoin issuers to comply with Bank...
Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Australian government passed new legislation requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to acquire financial services licenses. This mandate applies...
Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing for Exchanges and Custodians
Australia has approved its first comprehensive digital asset framework, requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain financial services licenses,...
Hong Kong’s New Stablecoin Law Takes Effect
Hong Kong has officially put its Stablecoin Ordinance into effect, requiring issuers of fiat-backed stablecoins to get a license from...
