- U.S. House Passes Financial Innovation Act: The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21). This legislation aims to provide a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrency regulation, fostering innovation while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity. The act marks a significant step towards clearer regulatory guidelines for the crypto industry in the United States.

- Bitcoin ETF Sees Strong Inflows in Australia: A newly listed Bitcoin ETF on the Australian Securities Exchange has attracted significant attention, with $1.3 million in inflows on its first day. This positive reception underscores growing institutional interest in crypto assets and highlights the increasing mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin as an investment vehicle.

- Philippines SEC Issues Warning Against Unauthorized Crypto Trading: The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission has warned the public against engaging in unauthorized cryptocurrency trading activities with entities that lack proper licensing. The regulatory body aims to protect investors from potential fraud and ensure that crypto trading activities comply with local laws.

- Worldcoin Investigation Dropped in Kenya: Kenyan authorities have dropped their investigation into Worldcoin, a controversial crypto project. The investigation had been on hold since last year, and this decision allows Worldcoin to resume its operations in the country, although it will continue to face scrutiny regarding data privacy and ethical practices.

- Binance Fined for AML Violations in India: Binance has been fined $2.25 million by India’s Financial Intelligence Unit for violating anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This fine adds to the regulatory challenges the crypto exchange is facing globally, highlighting the increasing regulatory scrutiny on major crypto platforms to ensure compliance with financial laws.