Latest Regulations & Policies

Vietnam SSC Begins Accepting Crypto Trading License Applications
The State Securities Commission opens crypto license applications on January 20, mandating strict capital, shareholder, and IT security.

Trump’s Crypto Advisor Pushes Swift Passage of Market Structure Bill
The Senate draft aims to regulate stablecoins, tokenized assets, and DeFi as Witt urges quick action to avoid harsher future…

Portugal Drops the Hammer on Polymarket Over Political Bets
Betting odds for António José Seguro jumped hours before official results, sparking concerns over early exit poll info.

White House Threatens to Pull Support for Crypto Bill After Coinbase Rift
White House calls Coinbase’s move a “rug pull” and is considering withdrawing support for the CLARITY Act after the exchange…

Moldova Plans to Regulate Crypto Trading With First Law in 2026
Moldova's finance minister warns about the risk that comes from crypto and how important it is to keep trading under…

After Blocking OKX and Bybit, Belarus Launches Its Own ‘Cryptobanks’ System”
New "Cryptobanks" will operate within the High-Tech Park to offer hybrid fiat-crypto services, effectively replacing the offshore platforms banned last…

Senate Crypto Bill Faces Setback as Yield Debate Continues
If banks, Coinbase, and lawmakers settle the yield dispute, the Digital Asset Market Structure Act could reshape U.S. crypto rules.

US Senate Circulates Crypto Market Structure Bill Ahead of Markup
The draft makes clear that passive stablecoin yield is off the table for now, reflecting banking industry concerns.

Senators Lummis and Wyden Introduce BRCA Bill to Protect Blockchain Developers
The BRCA was introduced to distinguish blockchain developers from banks, clarifying they aren’t money transmitters if they don’t handle funds.

US Senate Delays CLARITY Act Markup, Casting Doubt on Crypto Rules in 2026
Senate leaders delay the CLARITY Act as lawmakers split over stablecoin rewards, DeFi oversight, and whether the SEC or CFTC…

Dubai Tightens Crypto Rules, Bans Privacy Tokens
DFSA updates DIFC crypto rules to boost investor protection, market integrity, and align digital asset activities with global standards.

Coinbase May Pull Support as CLARITY Act Targets Stablecoin Rewards
Coinbase may drop support for the CLARITY Act if US lawmakers add limits on stablecoin rewards beyond disclosure rules.

Senate Prepares for Crypto Bill Vote Amid Stablecoin, Bank Tensions
Coinbase’s executive warns that blocking stablecoin rewards could limit consumer choice and slow U.S. crypto progress.

Russian Ministry Proposes Penalties For Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining
The proposed rules include Article 171.6 “Illegal mining of digital currency and activities of a mining infrastructure operator,” which is…