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Kazakhstan opens crypto market, issues first exchange licence

Kazakhstan\'s central bank has issued its first licence to operate a cryptocurrency exchange under a revised digital asset legal framework. The initial permit went to local company Pax Finance, allowing nationwide trading and custody beyond Astana\'s special financial zone. The central bank said a licensing regime began on May 1 and reiterated firms must also register with it. Authorities have also tightened enforcement, closing about 130 illegal venues and seizing assets.

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U.S. CLARITY Act passage this year in doubt as bipartisan clash intensifies

A bipartisan clash is growing again over the U.S. Senate’s crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act. Senator Cynthia Lummis rejected criticism from Senator Elizabeth Warren that the bill would create anti-money laundering loopholes, saying it includes more than 16 safeguards to block illicit flows. Warren said hostile foreign actors move billions through crypto networks and warned the bill could worsen the problem. Banks and other groups have also raised concerns over exemptions and competition issues.

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Coinbase joins OpenUSD, raising questions over Circle\'s position

Coinbase, a key partner behind Circle\'s USDC, has joined the founding camp of new stablecoin OpenUSD (OUSD), reports said. OpenUSD says it will charge no issuance or redemption fees and share much of reserve interest with distribution partners. Circle Chief Executive Jeremy Allaire defended USDC’s network effects and cited data on its on-chain volumes. Analysts flagged cold-start hurdles, consortium coordination and regulatory risks.