The FATF is shaping global crypto rules from behind the scenes, with stablecoins and DeFi next in line for scrutiny. Cryptocurrency regulations are increasingly aligning with global standards; 73% of eligible jurisdictions have now passed laws to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Travel Rule. The Travel Rule mandates crypto service providers to collect and share users’ transaction data, similar to traditional finance requirements. On June 26, the FATF released its annual report that outlines how recent regulatory moves by jurisdictions are converging with its global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework. This is a direct result of a years-long campaign by the FATF to bring cryptocurrencies in line with traditional AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) standards. Read more
Pakistan’s crypto czar, Bilal Bin Saqib, isn’t content letting the nation’s Bitcoin stash sit idle — he wants it generating returns. Pakistans crypto czar Bilal Bin Saqib burst into the headlines in late May by announcing live on stage at Bitcoin 2025 that the country will establish a Bitcoin Reserve. Saqib, Pakistans crypto minister and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, tells Magazine a discussion with Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor made him feel even more certain about the decision. Saqib said that while he was already smitten with Bitcoin before, he felt reinvigorated like hed been orange-pilled all over again. Read more
Romania's foreign exchange reserves stood at EUR58.2 billion at the end of June 2025, higher by EUR2.6 billion than the EUR55.6 billion level reported on May 31, 2025, Romania’s central bank announced on Tuesday (July 1, 2025).
XRP remains at risk of dropping to $1 if a key support zone is lost — one that aligns with the onchain realized price level. Key takeaways: XRP is forming a descending triangle, a pattern that’s historically bearish over half the time. A breakdown below $1.80–$2.00 support could trigger a drop toward the $1 realized price level. Read more