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EU's June 9 Sanctions Add Third-Country Crypto Ban Powers; Russia Unveils up to 3% Fees on USDT and USDC
On June 9, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU's 21st Russia sanctions package, including a mechanism that could bar crypto-asset services tied to foreign countries deemed to help sanctions evasion. Hours later at SPIEF 2026, Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov said Russia would impose fees of up to 3% on Western-linked stablecoins, including USDT and USDC. The package also expands transaction bans to additional entities and adds more Russian banks to existing restrictions.
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61 Crypto Executives Ask Senate to Pass CLARITY Act While Keeping BRCA Protections
A group of 61 crypto founders, investors, and executives is asking Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act while retaining developer protections tied to the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA). The request was made in a June 9 letter to John Thune and Charles Schumer, after the Senate Banking Committee moved the BRCA forward to clarify how noncontrolling software developers and service providers are treated under U.S. law.
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Consensys Unveils MetaMask Agent Wallet for AI DeFi Trading, Adds $10,000 Coverage
MetaMask has introduced Agent Wallet, a self-custodial product that allows AI agents to execute DeFi trades while users retain control through required checks and policy limits. The wallet includes transaction simulation, threat scanning, MEV protection, and loss coverage of up to $10,000 for eligible transactions. It launches with support for nine chains and is currently available via a CLI for a limited early-access group, with broader availability expected this summer.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Partner ADI Predictstreet Opens in 23 U.S. States via Fanatics Markets
ADI Predictstreet, FIFA's official prediction-market partner for the 2026 World Cup, went live on June 8 and is now accessible to U.S. users in 23 states through a co-branded Fanatics Markets "World Cup Hub." The platform supports fiat and crypto funding and offers FIFA-branded prediction contracts as Gibraltar's licensing timeline and company links draw scrutiny ahead of the tournament's June 11 opener.
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NYDFS proposes GENIUS-aligned stablecoin rules with tighter reserves and 2-day redemptions
New York's Department of Financial Services has proposed a broad stablecoin regulatory framework aimed at aligning state oversight with federal standards under the GENIUS Act. The plan would tighten reserve, liquidity, cybersecurity, and operational requirements, and would require issuers to redeem customer funds within two business days. It also reiterates restrictions that bar interest-bearing stablecoins and outlines a one-year transition period once the GENIUS Act formally takes effect.
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