Ripple Expands 75-License Footprint After Securing Preliminary New EU Approval
Ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its...
Regulation
Crypto Policy Shift in Motion as Lawmakers Move to Protect Non-Custodial Blockchain Builders
Bipartisan legislation seeks to protect U.S. blockchain developers from being treated like financial intermediaries, aiming to remove legal uncertainty that...
Ripple Urges SEC to Separate Crypto Assets From Securities Transactions
Ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights...
Enactment of US Crypto Market Structure Bill Could Drive Major Bullish Shift
Senate crypto market structure votes could unlock long-awaited federal clarity or freeze progress, with bipartisan momentum building as key committees...
UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime....
Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief
Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap...
$360B Bank Cash Machine Under Threat: Stablecoin Rewards Spark Washington Power Struggle Over Future of Dollar
A $360 billion U.S. banking revenue stream faces pressure as lawmakers revisit stablecoin rewards, a move Coinbase warns could reshape...
China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?
China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled...
South Korea weighs preemptive crypto account freezes to curb market abuse
The proposal would let regulators suspend transactions before gains are laundered or moved. Authorities want to extend stock market-style enforcement...
Michael Selig confirmed as CFTC chair, ending interim leadership period
Michael Selig is confirmed as CFTC chair, ending a long interim period at the US derivatives regulator. Selig signals a...
Bybit returns to UK crypto market after 2 years
The exchange restarted access on Thursday, including spot trading across 100 currency pairs. FCA financial promotion rules introduced in October...
Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto platforms as global players eye market
Indonesia’s regulator has published a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto platforms. Indonesia has taken a decisive step to clarify who...
Anti-Crypto Commissioner Exits SEC, Signaling Pro-Innovation Shift for Digital Assets
A major shake-up at the SEC is reshaping expectations for crypto oversight, with a departing commissioner known for strict views...
South Korea delays digital asset law as stablecoin oversight divides regulators
South Korea delays its Digital Asset Basic Law to 2026 amid disputes over stablecoin oversight authority. Lawmakers pause crypto legislation...
South Korea fines Korbit $1.8M over compliance failures
Most breaches involved failures in customer due diligence and identity verification processes. The action coincides with reports of a potential...
US Crypto Policy Flips Pro-Growth as SEC Rulemaking Replaces Enforcement Crackdowns
U.S. crypto regulation has flipped pro-growth as the SEC embraces clarity, rulemaking, and institutional adoption, slashing enforcement risk and signaling...
Japan signals a friendlier crypto regime with sweeping tax reform plans
Current crypto profits can face tax rates of up to 55% under the miscellaneous income system. Only specified crypto assets...
IMF advances talks with El Salvador on Bitcoin policy and Chivo wallet future
IMF says talks with El Salvador continue, focusing on transparency, public funds protection, and Bitcoin-related risks. Negotiations to sell or...
Landmark Crypto Bills Drive 2025 Regulatory Shift as Congress Signals Commitment to Digital Asset Growth
U.S. crypto regulation advanced sharply in 2025 as Congress set stablecoin rules, embraced regulated digital finance and accelerated market structure...
SEC Publishes Crypto FAQs Clarifying Trading, Custody, and Market Infrastructure Rules
SEC staff guidance clarifies how existing securities laws apply to crypto assets, detailing custody, capital, trading, and recordkeeping expectations while...
Bitcoin Mining Promises Under Fire as SEC Alleges $48.5M Investor Funds Were Misused
Federal regulators are tightening the vise on crypto investment schemes, spotlighting alleged fraud tied to bitcoin mining that raised nearly...
SEC Says No Trading Occurred as 3 Platforms and 4 Clubs Allegedly Locked Retail Withdrawals
The SEC moved swiftly against alleged crypto fraud, accusing multiple trading platforms and investment clubs of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar scheme...
