Latest Regulations & Policies
Indians Get a Regulated Route to US Crypto Stocks via GIFT City, Leaves Bitcoin ETFs Out
The route opens regulated access to crypto-linked US equities such as Strategy (MicroStrategy), MARA, Riot Platforms, and Coinbase.
IMF Warns of Fast-Growing Stablecoin Use and ‘Digital Dollarization’ in Nigeria
The IMF's latest Article IV country report notes that local households and small businesses are rapidly ditching the naira for…
Dubai VARA Tightens Crypto Rules With New Risk Guidelines
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued updated anti-money laundering (AML) rules for licensed crypto firms, tightening compliance requirements…
GAO Presses FDIC to Close Gaps in Crypto and Blockchain Risk Oversight
The congressional watchdog warns that a persistent lack of structured interagency coordination leaves the U.S. banking system exposed to accelerating…
CFTC Chair Debunks 4 Myths About Crypto Perpetual Futures
The clarification comes as CFTC-regulated perpetual futures enter the US market, addressing questions around legality, leverage, public input, and funding…
15 Days to MiCA: 75% of EU Crypto Firms Race Against July 1 Cutoff
Europe’s MiCA deadline could push millions of crypto users to migrate funds as regulators warn unlicensed platforms to exit the…
CFTC Takes On New Mexico in Major Prediction Markets Showdown
The lawsuit could determine whether states or the CFTC has the final authority over sports prediction markets and federally regulated…
Poland President Vetoes Crypto Bill for Third Time, Triggers MiCA Deadline Crisis
President Karol Nawrocki rejected the revised crypto regulation bill for a third time, leaving Polish crypto firms locked out of…
SEC Proposes Scrapping Legacy Reg NMS Rules, Clearing Path for On-Chain Equities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed eliminating two cornerstone provisions of the Regulation National Market System (Regulation…
Lead or Be Left Behind: Senator Tim Scott’s Crypto Warning to the US
As the Senate advances crypto legislation, Scott argues clear rules could strengthen innovation, lower costs, and reinforce U.S. financial leadership.
CLARITY Act Backers Court Law Enforcement Ahead of Senate Vote
Supporters of the CLARITY Act are seeking law enforcement backing as Senate negotiations focus on developer protections and crypto crime…
Ripple CEO Says JPMorgan’s Dimon’s CLARITY Act Criticism Misses Mark
Garlinghouse defended the CLARITY Act, challenged Dimon’s criticism, and highlighted Ripple’s growth, AI initiatives, and RLUSD adoption.
ICBA Campaign Reignites CLARITY Act Fight Over Stablecoin Rewards
Community banks warn stablecoin incentives could shift deposits away from traditional lenders as lawmakers debate digital asset regulation.
Japan’s New Crypto Law Clears the Path for Bitcoin and XRP ETFs
The bill still requires Upper House approval and would cut crypto's top tax rate from 55% to a flat 20%.
Chinese Intel Ring Blown: DOJ Seizes 13 Domains Using Crypto to Lure US Staff
The federal executive department said the operation allegedly used AI-generated identities, freelance hiring platforms, and untraceable cryptocurrency payments to fund…
Why Sen. Elizabeth Warren Wants the SEC to Pause SpaceX’s IPO
The senator warned that SpaceX’s planned public offering could expose retail investors and retirement savers to risks while benefiting insiders.
CFTC Opens New Front in Prediction Market Regulation Debate
The proposal would define key terms, establish review standards, and clarify how the agency evaluates prediction markets under federal law.
EU Eyes Country-Wide Crypto Bans Under New Russia Sanctions Package
The package is a proposal and needs unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states before it can take effect.
FBI’s Operation Riptide Takes Aim at $11.3B Crypto Fraud Network
Moving beyond simple wallet seizures, the FBI's newly unified campaign attacks the underlying proxy nodes and laundering rails used by…
CLARITY Act Faces Senate Roadblock Over ‘Rocky’ Crypto-Ethics Disputes
Fresh tensions have emerged in Senate negotiations surrounding the CLARITY Act, raising new questions about whether Congress can advance landmark…
Kalshi Requires Employer Disclosure to Curb Insider Trading
The rule targets contracts tied to corporate performance, national security, and major geopolitical events, with users screened through an online…
Washington Man Jailed 5 Years for Laundering $100M via Crypto
The accused Geoffrey K. Auyeung received money from victims, converted much of it into cryptocurrency, and sent the assets to…
Congress Debates Major Crypto Tax Overhaul in House Hearing
Lawmakers are reviewing crypto tax bills that could reshape staking, mining, wash sales, and small transaction rules in the U.S.
Rep. Doggett Raises Trump Crypto Ties as Congress Debates Tax Bills
During a House hearing, Doggett raised concerns about Trump family crypto interests, tax deferrals, and the absence of anti-money laundering…
Paradigm, Hyperliquid Sound Alarm on GENIUS Act Over Stablecoin and DeFi
While they support the general framework, they argue that some parts of the proposal go too far.
Nigeria’s Crypto Industry Faces a Major Regulatory Turning Point
The bill now moves to committee review and, if passed, would place Nigeria among a growing number of African countries…
Crypto’s Biggest Founders Just Drew a Line on CLARITY Act
Signatories, including Coinbase, a16z, Solana, Uniswap, Kraken, and Block, warned that weakening key provisions could undermine legal certainty for software…
Indian High Court Denies Bail in ₹1 Crore USDT Crypto Fraud Case
The court ruled that custodial interrogation is strictly required to extract data from unverified digital wallets and trace an organized…
White House Hosts Law Enforcement Meeting on CLARITY Act as Senate Vote Nears
Journalist Eleanor Terrett said the discussions are expected to focus on concerns around illicit finance, developer protections, and enforcement authority…
US Lawmakers Push Major Crypto Tax Overhaul as CLARITY Act Talks Continue
While some industry groups support splitting crypto tax rules into smaller sections, others have raised concerns about potential risks.
