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Report: FCA and HTX in Settlement Talks Over Illegal UK Crypto Promotions

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority and crypto exchange HTX are reportedly in settlement talks over illegal UK crypto promotions, a development that would mark a notable escalation in the regulator's oversight of crypto marketing if confirmed.

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KPMG Signs Off on Tether’s 2025 Financial Statements

KPMG has signed off on Tether's 2025 financial statements, a development the stablecoin issuer describes as the largest inaugural financial audit in its history and a milestone for the transparency debate that has followed USDT for years.

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Tether Says KPMG Issued Clean Opinion in First Full Audit

The firm issued what the company described as a clean opinion, which in audit terms means an unqualified opinion. That is the most favorable outcome an auditor can give, signaling the statements are presented fairly in all material respects.

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Baltimore Sues Kalshi, Polymarket Over Coinbase, Robinhood, Webull

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore filed consumer protection actions against Kalshi and Polymarket, according to the city's announcement .

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Tether Says It Completed Big Four Audit of Finances Behind $180B USDT Stablecoin

The claim comes directly from Tether, which announced it had signed a Big Four accounting firm to carry out the review, according to the company's own statement .

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Citigroup CEO Wants Clarity Act Progress Amid Stablecoin Debate

Citigroup Chief Executive Jane Fraser said the bank would like to see the Clarity Act advance, framing clearer digital asset rules as a priority for large financial institutions even as the debate over stablecoin rewards remains unresolved.

DeFi

Ether.fi Adds Tokenized Stocks and Portfolio-Backed Loans to DeFi Platform

The dual announcement was reported by Decrypt , which described Ether. fi rolling out tokenized equities and portfolio-backed borrowing on its platform.

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Metaplanet Launches BitBonds, Rejects $320M Bitcoin Sale Claim

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet is launching a financing product called BitBonds while denying a report that it sold $320 million in Bitcoin, leaving the company's treasury position at the center of a disputed narrative that available disclosures have not yet fully resolved.