Latest Regulations & Policies

Japan Seeks Public Opinion On Stablecoin Reserve And Crypto Rules
The proposed rules are expected to protect users from crypto-related risks and explain how stablecoins should be properly backed.

Kansas Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Using Unclaimed Digital Assets
Bitcoin and other digital assets that have been abandoned for more than three years would be added to Kansas’ state…

Netherlands Plans to Launch Annual Crypto Capital Gains Tax by 2028
Dutch lawmakers plan to tax cryptocurrency and stock portfolios annually starting in 2028 to close a €2.3 billion national budget…

Thailand’s SEC Gears Up for Major Regulatory Updates in 2026
The country prepares to launch its first green token, promoting ESG investment, while the SEC invites bond token issuers into…

U.S. Crypto Bill Delayed by Weeks As Senate Shifts Focus to Housing
Senate prioritizes housing affordability as Trump limits big investors, sidelining crypto legislation despite administration support.

Trump at Davos 2026: New Crypto Legislation Coming “Very Soon”
At Davos 2026, President Trump outlines plans for new crypto market laws to ensure the US remains the "crypto capital…

David Sacks Predicts Banks’ Full Entry Into Crypto After CLARITY Act
This comes as Patrick Witt urges swift passage of the bill so that the crypto industry gets clear rules and…

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…