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Regulations
Hong Kong Securities Regulator to Accept License Applications for Crypto Exchanges Starting June 1
The SFC's guidelines prohibit crypto "gifts" designed to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops, and says stablecoins should not be admitted for retail trading until they are regulated.

International Securities Regulator IOSCO Proposes Policy Recommendations for Crypto
The consultation period for the global standard-setter's first set of detailed recommendations for regulating crypto will close on July 31.

Crypto Lender BlockFi Ordered by U.S. Court to Withdraw Communication on Unapproved Reorganization Plan
A U.S. bankruptcy court ordered the estate to issue a letter saying that statements relating to a May 13 disclosure were not authorized, and that it was not allowed to solicit support for a reorganization plan at the time.

NY Fed, Singapore Regulator Verify CBDC Interoperability, Payment Speeds in Latest Test
The report is part of the Fed and MAS's ongoing joint Project Cedar/Project Ubin research.

Coin Cafe Ordered By New York AG to Pay Back $4.3M in Fraudulent Fees
The New York Attorney General’s office said it reached an agreement for the trading platform to return fees to investors it overcharged and misled.

Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular
Cryptocurrencies will “never be legalized in Pakistan,” said Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha.

U.S. Hearing Highlights Stablecoin Rift in Competing House Bills
Republicans focused on the chances for legislative compromise while Democrats characterized their stablecoin positions as a deepening divide.

G-7 Must Take Charge in Ending 'Lawless' Crypto Space, FATF Chief Says
President of the global financial crimes watchdog, T. Raja Kumar, urged G-7 leaders to "effectively" implement FATF's crypto anti-money laundering norms ahead of their meeting this weekend.

U.S. Court Asked to Reverse Decision to Not Appoint Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy
A Delaware bankruptcy court judge had previously denied a motion to appoint a neutral examiner to avoid a lengthy and costly investigation that would slow the progress of the bankruptcy proceedings.

UK Lawmakers' Bid to Regulate Crypto as Gambling Could Be a Political Problem, Invites Industry Wrath
The Treasury is still adamant it will regulate digital assets like financial services but its plans will rely on parliamentary support.
