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Crypto market cap halves but activity stays steady, Chainalysis says
Global cryptocurrency market capitalisation fell about 50 percent over a year, but the scale of real economic activity slipped only 1.6 percent, Chainalysis said. In its 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index report, it found overall activity edging down to $9.4 trillion from $9.5 trillion between July 2025 and late June 2026. Domestic P2P transfers and stablecoin-based cross-border remittances surged, while inflows to exchanges, DeFi and other services declined.
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Pakistan sets up dedicated unit to probe crypto crimes targeting money laundering, terror financing
Pakistan has set up a dedicated investigation unit to respond to crypto-related financial crimes such as money laundering and terror financing. The Federal Investigation Agency placed the unit under the newly launched National Command and Control Centre, which consolidates financial crime functions. While the unit investigates criminal misuse, the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority oversees market regulation and operator supervision. Pakistan is also reviewing exchange licensing, tokenisation and cross-border stablecoin use, while religious debate remains a variable.
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Vietnam to fine unlicensed crypto trading up to 2,810,000 won from Sept 1
Vietnam will fine individual investors up to 50 million dong for buying and selling cryptocurrencies on platforms not licensed by the finance ministry from Sept. 1. Fines rise to 100 million dong for trading cryptocurrencies allowed only for foreign investors. Operators running unlicensed crypto services or advertising without approval face penalties of up to 200 million dong. The rules also cover customer identity checks and account data handling, alongside a five-year pilot crypto market launched in September 2025.
