South Africa’s Aggressive New Capital Flow Rules

Key Takeaways South African Treasury draft rules require visitors to declare crypto or face up to 5 years in prison. New 2026 capital flow laws grant officials invasive powers to search devices for Bitcoin or other coins. Stakeholders must submit feedback to South African authorities by June 10, 2026, before final enactment. Digital Assets Reclassified…

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CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action

Key Takeaways: Over 100 organizations back CLARITY Act, pushing faster U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle among signatories warning delays risk weakening U.S. competitiveness. Congress action on market structure could keep capital and innovation in the U.S. CLARITY Act Push Builds Pressure for Senate Action The U.S. digital asset industry is pressing Congress to…

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Iran denies reports of crypto tolls in Strait of Hormuz

Summary Iranian state-linked media reject claims Tehran is already collecting Strait of Hormuz tolls in Bitcoin or stablecoins. Maritime security firms warn of parallel scam emails demanding crypto “clearance” fees from stranded vessels. The controversy comes after Western media detailed Iranian plans to charge about $1 per barrel for oil transit, potentially worth tens of…

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