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U.S. Senate CLARITY Act stalls ahead of floor vote as ethics conflict-of-interest issue emerges

The U.S. Senate’s CLARITY Act has cleared a Senate committee, but an ethics provision aimed at preventing conflicts of interest among public officials has emerged as the main sticking point ahead of a floor vote. A compromise has been reached on stablecoin interest rules, but concerns remain over private gains tied to politically connected crypto businesses. Analysts cited in the report said 60 votes are needed to overcome a filibuster, making additional Democratic support critical.

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EU to roll out single anti-money laundering rulebook in 2027; banks, fintech and crypto firms face changes

The European Union will introduce a single anti-money laundering regulation, AMLR, across all member states from July 10, 2027, reshaping compliance across the financial sector. The rule will apply directly across the bloc and expand coverage beyond banks to fintech firms, payment service providers and crypto companies. It strengthens requirements for unified KYC, risk assessment and ongoing monitoring, and adds tougher expectations on documentation, traceability and auditability of decisions.

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Science, ICT and Broadcasting committee adopts hearing report on Go Gwang-heon nominee

South Korea\'s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee adopted a hearing report on Go Gwang-heon (고광헌), nominee for the first chair of the Broadcast Media Communications Review Commission. The report was approved under the leadership of the Democratic Party after People Power Party lawmakers did not take part in the vote. The report will be sent to the government without a plenary vote. Go will take office if President Lee Jae-myung approves it.