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Hong Kong industry group pushes to soften CARF rules
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association is backing the OECD’s CARF and tougher tax transparency, but wants lighter treatment and more flexible recordkeeping.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 10:15:34Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Kazakhstan limits crypto trading to central bank-approved coins
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new laws creating licensed crypto exchanges and giving the central bank authority to approve tradable coins.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 10:07:41Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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BTC vs. new $80K ‘liquidity grab’: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin faced the prospect of turning its $98,000 highs into a liquidity hunt as tariffs put new BTC price local lows back on the table next.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 10:04:49Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes
Rising crypto wealth is increasing the stakes of physical coercion. “Wrench attacks” show how digital assets can become real-world targets.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 07:15:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Bradley Peak
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Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever
Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 06:37:31Creator: Cointelegraph by Bradley Peak
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Binance Australia brings fiat back after being debanked for 2 years
Since mid-2023, Binance Australia users have only been able to deposit or withdraw fiat funds from their crypto exchange accounts via debit or credit card.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 06:25:18Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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US Senate panel wants developer safeguards out of crypto bill
The Republican and Democratic Senate Judiciary leaders have called for changes to the market structure bill, arguing it would “weaken” the ability to police money transmitters.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 06:19:25Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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Unhappy backers seek refund as Trove pivots from Hyperliquid to Solana
The TROVE token generation event is still scheduled to proceed on Monday, despite the sudden pivot to Solana.
Published Date: 2026-01-19 02:06:17Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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The CLARITY Act stalling is positive for the crypto industry: Analyst
Overregulation of the crypto industry would negatively impact markets and gut decentralized finance (DeFi), according to Michaël van de Poppe.
Published Date: 2026-01-18 22:02:38Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Scaramucci says stablecoin yield prohibition undermines US dollar
The expanded prohibition on stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act makes the US dollar less competitive than the Digital Yuan, Scaramucci said.
Published Date: 2026-01-18 20:53:09Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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