Latest Regulations & Policies
The CLARITY Act Countdown: Will the Senate Deliver a Crypto Win or Run Out the Clock?
With Coinbase, the SEC, and the Treasury finally aligned, the crypto industry holds its breath as the Senate Banking Committee…
Senator Tillis Moves to Clarify Rules on Stablecoin Interest
Sen. Thom Tillis says talks are progressing well, and the draft language is ready and could be released soon if…
SEC Says Some DeFi Interfaces May Not Need Broker Registration
The SEC said they need to follow rules, including not giving trading advice, controlling user funds, or pushing users to…
ABA Says White House Stablecoin Yield Study Misses Community Bank Risk
The CEA found banning stablecoin yield would have only a limited effect on lending, while bankers argue the bigger risk…
Bank of Korea Calls Crypto Circuit Breaker After Bithumb’s $43 Billion Blunder
A staff error sent 620,000 BTC worth $43B to users, triggering major disruption and exposing critical flaws in exchange controls…
BOK Nominee Supports CBDC While Backing Regulated Stablecoins
Shin says digital currency plans must balance innovation and stability, highlighting stablecoins’ role in tokenized assets and automated payments.
Senator Lummis Urges Action on CLARITY Act Before 2026 Midterms
Senator Lummis backed the act, asserting that the U.S. currently has everything in place to enact the legislation.
Hong Kong Advances Stablecoin Rules With First Licences
HKMA grants initial licences under new law, prioritising risk controls and limiting approvals as the stablecoin framework takes shape.
Japan Reclassifies Crypto Assets Under Financial Instruments Act
The move shifts oversight from the Funds Settlement Act, which treated them mainly as payment tools, to the stricter FIEA…
Russia Says No Crypto Mining Ban Planned for Moscow Region
Officials say at least 65 mining centers operate in the region, consuming about 734 megawatts of electricity.
US Treasury Opens Cyber Threat Intelligence to Crypto Firms
The program gives eligible crypto companies access to federal cyber intelligence as threats grow and the sector integrates into finance.
CFTC Seeks Injunction Against Arizona in Prediction Market Dispute
The filing seeks declaratory judgments confirming the CFTC’s sole authority to regulate event contracts.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Calls for Swift Passage of Crypto CLARITY Act
Scott Bessent says that Congress must pass the Clarity Act to preserve it and rise to the challenge before us.
US Treasury Proposes New Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The proposed joint rule lays out certain responsibilities, which include preventing money laundering, suspicious activity reporting, and more.
US DOJ Rejects Supreme Court Argument in Tornado Cash Co-Founder Case
DOJ says Storm misled victims and made 250+ platform changes without preventing illegal activity, unlike Cox’s strict measures.
OKX vs. CZ: Founder Star Xu Denies Whistleblower Allegations
Claims originate from an X post and CZ’s book, describing a 2025 dinner where Li allegedly saw a screenshot linking…
SEC Admits Crypto Missteps, Signals Enforcement Reset Under Atkins
Chair Atkins says the SEC will focus on fraud, market manipulation, and fiduciary breaches, prioritizing real investor harm over headlines.
First of Its Kind: Coinbase Gets ASIC Approval for Retail Crypto Derivatives
The exchange’s new AFSL allows it to launch retail perpetual contracts locally, positioning Coinbase ahead of sweeping national digital asset…
FDIC Opens Door to Bank Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act
The proposal also tackles tokenized deposits and says stablecoin reserve deposits would not get FDIC pass-through insurance for holders.
SEC Nears ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal to Clarify Fundraising Rules
Chair Paul Atkins says “reg crypto” is now at OIRA, signaling the SEC is close to unveiling clearer rules for…
Bill Hagerty Says Senate Could Advance Crypto Bill in April
The Tennessee lawmaker said remaining issues are not insurmountable as Senate Republicans push to move the bill after months of…
Not Legal Tender: Rwanda Issues Warning Over Bybit’s FRW P2P Trading
The country’s central bank says the franc is the only legal tender, banning banks and financial institutions from converting FRW…
Cambodia Passes Anti-Scam Law Amid Rise in Cyber Fraud
While the law widely targets online fraud, cryptocurrency has become a key tool in modern scam operations across Southeast Asia.
Trump Appoints Pro-Crypto Todd Blanche To Lead DOJ As Bondi Exits
Former Trump defense lawyer Todd Blanche who disbanded the DOJ's National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team while personally holding Bitcoin, Solana, and…
U.S. Senators Attempt to Fix Bank-Crypto Divide on Stablecoin Rewards
The new draft comes after multiple staff-level meetings between lawmakers and industry representatives, where feedback was collected.
CBN Starts Pilot Program to Watch Crypto Firms in Nigeria
The central bank said the pilot does not grant licenses or replace existing regulatory frameworks.
Federal vs State: CFTC Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Crackdown
The case pits federal authority against state enforcement after Illinois targeted platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket under gambling laws.
Alabama Grants DAOs Legal Status, Following Wyoming’s Lead
The law gives DAOs a legal framework to operate, enabling contracts and growth while protecting members from personal liability risks.
Coinbase CLO Says CLARITY Act Stablecoin Deal Is 48 Hours Away
Coinbase's chief legal officer says the months-long stablecoin yield standoff could be resolved by Friday, framing it as unfinished business…
U.S. Treasury Moves to Enforce Stablecoin Law, Seeks Public Input
The Act, passed in 2025, allows stablecoin issuers under $10 billion to operate under state regulation if standards align with…
