Ireland’s New AML Strategy Brings ‘Enhanced Checks’ on Private Crypto Wallets
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The proposed policies under Ireland’s AML framework included stricter measures on transfers from private crypto wallets and overseas digital asset companies.
The Reserve Bank of India reiterated its support for a "curb-prone ban" strategy on crypto assets, recommending that banks refrain from holding or trading crypto assets.
According to Mars Finance, on July 3, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in a document submitted to the Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance, reiterated its support for a "containment-oriented and prohibition-oriented" regulatory strategy for crypto assets, arguing that "prohibition" remains one of the policy options recognized by international regulatory frameworks. The RBI recommends that banks and other regulated financial institutions refrain from holding, trading, or providing exposure to crypto assets and privately issued stablecoins to avoid potential contagion risks to the financial system. The RBI stated that imposing traditional financial regulations on crypto assets could mislead the market, grant "legitimacy" to speculative assets lacking real economic value, and create a false sense of security for users. The RBI also warned that the large-scale adoption of stablecoins could weaken India's monetary sovereignty, weaken the transmission mechanism of monetary policy, fragment the payment system, and pose risks to financial stability. Therefore, it recommends prioritizing the development of sovereign digital payment infrastructure such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Furthermore, the RBI questioned the ranking of India as having the highest crypto adoption rate globally, arguing that data based on private blockchain analytics firms has methodological flaws. The RBI pointed out that India currently has 54 FIU-registered crypto service providers, and approximately 39.3 million KYC-verified users holding crypto assets worth approximately 20.437 billion rupees. It stressed the need for a clear distinction between speculative crypto assets and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) such as government bonds and corporate bonds to avoid hindering innovation in financial asset tokenization.
Cryptocurrency stocks fell in pre-market trading; STRATEGY down 4.1%.
According to data from Odaily Odaily, cryptocurrency stocks fell in pre-market trading, following Bitcoin's more than 2% decline. COINBASE GLOBAL fell 3.5%, BIT DIGITAL declined 3.6%, and STRATEGY fell 4.1%. RIOT PLATFORMS fell 4.4%, HUT 8 CORP fell 4.9%, and MARA HOLDINGS fell 3.5%.
Asseto's NGI+ platform has officially launched, with on-chain implementation completed by Partners Group's private infrastructure strategy.
Odaily Odaily reports that Asseto recently announced that its technology platform now supports the official launch of the tokenized product NGI+, bringing the private equity infrastructure strategy managed by global private equity investment management firm Partners Group onto the blockchain. NGI+ is an on-chain token backed by private infrastructure fund equity. The underlying strategy is managed by Partners Group, which manages over $185 billion in assets, while Asseto provides NGI+ with smart contracts, on-chain equity records, and related operational technical support. This underlying strategy primarily invests in infrastructure assets such as data centers, energy infrastructure, power grids, and transportation. Traditionally, such private infrastructure strategies are offered to qualified high-net-worth and institutional investors primarily through private banks and other professional investment channels. Through Asseto's tokenization technology, holders who meet the applicable investor qualifications and product access requirements can obtain on-chain economic exposure linked to the net asset value performance of the underlying strategy, in accordance with the terms set forth in the relevant product documents. The launch of NGI+ further expands the application of the Asseto technology platform in alternative asset tokenization scenarios such as private equity infrastructure.
US stocks opened higher, with crypto-related stocks surging. Strategy rose over 7%, and STRC climbed above $90.
According to BlockBeats data, on July 2nd, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6%, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.1% at the open. Cryptocurrency stocks generally rose, with the following: Strategy (MSTR) rose over 7%, and its perpetual preferred stock STRC climbed above $90; Coinbase (COIN) rose 6.3%; Circle (CRCL) rose 8.1%; BitMine Immersion (BMNR) rose 4.7%; SharpLink Gaming (SBET) rose 5.8%.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to propose cryptocurrency rules as early as this month to streamline the fundraising process for startups.
PANews reported on July 8th that, according to CoinDesk, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated its agenda, indicating it plans to propose new cryptocurrency rules as early as this month. The rule would establish a temporary registration exemption for developers launching crypto investment contracts, allow for a certain amount of financing, and create a safe harbor for issuers exiting securities regulation. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that this move aims to achieve the goal of "making the U.S. the global crypto capital," establishing clear rules for crypto asset financing, and providing clear guidance for the custody and trading of on-chain tokenized securities. This is the SEC's first major rule-making effort in the crypto space; previously, the agency had released a digital asset taxonomy and begun developing related plans to promote tokenized securities. The cryptocurrency rule is currently under review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.