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Key Milestone in US Crypto Regulation: CFTC Chair Urges Rapid Passage of the "CLARITY Act," Industry Divisions Widen

The legislative process for the U.S. digital asset regulatory framework is accelerating, with CFTC Chairman urging Congress to pass the "CLARITY Act," considering it a crucial foundation for building cryptocurrency regulation. Trump also supports the bill, but its legislation still faces disagreements, particularly on stablecoin yield mechanisms and regulatory scope. Industry representatives have expressed concerns about the current draft, believing that excessive regulation should be avoided. Congress will revisit these issues later this month.

Taiwan's mobile payment "RE Red Envelope" suddenly shuts down after 9 years of operation! Ten thousand users' funds frozen, funds burned, seeking acquisition

RE Red Envelope (RE·X) announced the cessation of operations after nearly 9 years of operation, due to geopolitical influences and fundraising difficulties, leading to a deterioration in financial condition. Tens of thousands of users' account balances have been frozen and the platform has entered liquidation procedures. Users need to declare their claims by March 15, 2026. This incident highlights the risks faced by Taiwan's digital payment platforms in safeguarding user funds and the need to strengthen regulatory measures.

Trump urges Congress to accelerate passing the CLARITY Act, condemns the banking industry for "sabotage" to obstruct legislation

Trump criticized traditional banks on social media for attempting to undermine the GENIUS Act and called on Congress to expedite the passage of the CLARITY Act to promote the development of the US cryptocurrency market. He emphasized that banks should not use legislation as bargaining chips and pointed out that now is a critical time to safeguard American financial interests. Trump's tough stance reflects the fierce conflict between the banking industry and the cryptocurrency sector, especially regarding disagreements over stablecoin yield regulation.

Iran and North Korea both love it! Stablecoins have become the most popular virtual asset for illegal transactions, estimated to be involved in scams worth $51 billion.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report states that stablecoins have become the preferred method for North Korea, Iran, and other countries to conduct illegal transactions, involving scam amounts as high as $51 billion. FATF calls for strengthening anti-money laundering regulations for stablecoin issuers and emphasizes that non-custodial wallets have become regulatory loopholes that need to be quickly addressed to fill the regulatory gap.

Japan's "Sanae Token" plummets 58%! Prime Minister Sanae Takashi denies any connection, as political meme coin regulatory risks intensify

The "Meme Coin" under Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's name has plummeted 58% after being accused of having no connection to him. The token was launched on February 25th, claiming to be related to political support. After Kishida denied the connection, the market reacted strongly, and the Financial Services Agency has launched an investigation, focusing on compliance issues related to crypto assets.

SANAE Meme Coin Plummets 58%! Sanae Takashi Denies Issuing Coins, Japanese Financial Services Agency Intervenes in Investigation

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on March 2 denied any connection to the SANAE TOKEN named after him, causing the token to plummet by 58%. The Financial Services Agency investigation found that the issuer did not hold the necessary exchange licenses. Similar incidents are occurring frequently worldwide, providing references for future regulation, with legal grounds potentially becoming a regulatory template for other countries.