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Uganda launches a central bank digital currency pilot, marking a step toward state-backed digital payments. Kenya’s cryptocurrency bill clears its final hurdle, positioning the country to implement formal regulation once enacted.

Gemini expands its operations in Australia after obtaining registration with AUSTRAC. The approval supports locally compliant activity as the exchange grows services for Australian customers.

Ethereum faces delays affecting roughly $11 billion in staking withdrawals, raising concerns about systemic vulnerabilities. Stakeholders assess potential impacts on users awaiting withdrawals and on overall network stability.

Bitwise and 21Shares submit updated ETF filings for Solana and Ethereum that introduce staking and lower fees. The revisions aim to enhance fund competitiveness as issuers refine product structures in the crypto ETF category.

Coinbase’s CEO expresses strong optimism about U.S. crypto regulation, calling the expected guidance potentially game-changing. The outlook points to clearer rules that could shape exchanges, investors, and market growth.