Latest Regulations & Policies

South Korea Confirms Crypto Tax Start Date For January 2027
Ministry of Finance official Moon Kyung-ho confirms that the tax agency is finalizing rules ahead of nationwide implementation next year.

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Seeks Community Support as Legal Fallout Deepens
Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez appeals for help with $2 million in legal debt as hopes for executive clemency fade.

‘GothFerrari’ Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison Over $250M Crypto Theft Scheme
Federal prosecutors sentence Marlon Ferro to over six years in prison for his role in a massive crypto theft ring…

White House Crypto Advisor Confirms July 4 Target for CLARITY Act Passage
“I think that would be a tremendous birthday present for America,” said Patrick Witt, setting a high-stakes deadline for the…

CLARITY Act Update: Banks and Crypto Both Hate It—White House Calls It a Deal
The White House crypto adviser said senators reached the “right compromise” because banks and crypto firms are both unhappy with…

CFTC Targets Minnesota as Prediction Market Battle Expands
Chair Mike Selig is reportedly monitoring Minnesota bills amid lawsuits against states, as courts back CFTC authority and intensify debate…

No CLARITY Act Without Ethics Provision: Senator Gillibrand
Senator Kristen Gillibrand said the Senate crypto market structure bill has the votes only if it blocks officials from profiting…

Taurus Gains EU Market Access With MiFID Approval
The Cyprus-based subsidiary gains EU-wide market access, strengthening Taurus' position in tokenized finance and institutional crypto services.

Senator Lummis Declares CLARITY Act “The Priority” Amid Fresh Banking Divide
As the Senator demands immediate action on the bill, a new fracture emerges among traditional banks over the recent stablecoin…

Prediction Market Fight May Reach Supreme Court: CFTC Chair Selig
At Consensus Miami, Selig said the CFTC will keep suing states that challenge federally regulated event contracts, while pushing crypto…

Clarity Act on Fast Track? Senator Moreno Sets July 4 Deadline
Moreno links recent Senate progress to Trump’s backing, even as a dispute over stablecoin yield emerges ahead of committee debate.

Hong Kong Isn’t Rushing Stablecoins — Here’s Why
Regulators say they will first study the performance of the first approved issuers before deciding whether to allow more companies…

“Big Shift”: Ripple CEO Turns Bullish on Clarity Act Progress
Brad Garlinghouse points to bipartisan traction and possible markup timeline as signs of progress on U.S. crypto legislation.

South Korea Plans to Remove Crypto Threshold as Industry Warns of User Risks
The country’s Financial Services Commission pushes full Travel Rule expansion, but 27 crypto firms warn it may disrupt exchanges and…

CLARITY ACT: Lummis and Tillis Defend Stablecoin Compromise as Banking Groups Push Back
Five major banking trade groups issued a joint statement calling the Tillis-Alsobrooks yield compromise insufficient. Within hours, both senators publicly…

Senator Grassley’s Section 1960 Review Puts CLARITY Act Under Pressure
Patrick Witt says the issue could be resolved soon, but Judiciary concerns over developer safe harbors remain a pressure point…

Republicans Fail Once More: CBDC Ban Dies in FISA Showdown
Supporters of the proposed ban argue that it could allow the government to possibly control how people spend their money.

“PR Stunt”: TRON Founder Justin Sun Blasts WLFI Lawsuit, Vows to Fight
World Liberty Financial alleges smear campaign tied to frozen tokens, while Sun denies wrongdoing and prepares legal response.

WLFI Sues Justin Sun Over Token Dispute and Defamation Claims
World Liberty Financial escalates its war with Justin Sun, alleging "prohibited transfers" and a smear campaign after freezing the Tron…

South Korea’s FIU to Meet Crypto Exchanges Amid Push to Ease Rules
The financial regulator will meet exchanges after the May 11 legislative deadline as concerns mount over strict transaction reporting and…

Polymarket Odds Surge to 61% as CLARITY Act Deal Breaks Deadlock
A Tillis-Alsobrooks compromise on stablecoin rewards lifts market confidence, with traders pricing higher chances of passage in 2026.

How a 2015 North Korea Ruling Could Hijack $71M in KelpDAO Funds
A "predatory" legal strategy aims to divert ~$71M in recovered KelpDAO funds to 2015 judgment creditors, potentially leaving 2026 hack…

Coinbase Confirms Stablecoin Yield Deal, Clearing Path for CLARITY Act
The bipartisan compromise bans passive yield on idle stablecoin balances but preserves activity-based rewards, breaking a months-long deadlock between the…

From Emails to Crypto: $215M Scam Ends with 25 Convictions
U.S. prosecutors detail how compromised emails, shell accounts, and crypto flows enabled a multi-country scheme targeting over 1,000 victims.

German Dark Web Kingpin Extradited to U.S. in Crypto Fraud Case
The "Versus Project" co-founder faces US charges after allegedly facilitating millions in illicit crypto transactions using Bitcoin and Monero.

Senate Closes the Door on Prediction Market Participation for Lawmakers
Lawmakers impose a self-restriction targeting event-based contracts, drawing a boundary between public office duties and speculative market participation.

European Asset Managers Discuss CLARITY Act With SEC Crypto Task Force
The meeting brought EFAMA, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Irish Funds and other European investment groups into U.S. crypto policy discussions…

“We’re in Red Zone”: Sen. Tim Scott Signals Clarity Act Nearing Vote
Scott points to May markup plans as Republican support consolidates, while broader efforts to advance U.S. digital asset legislation gain…

HPC Pushes CFTC for Clarity on Decentralized Prediction Markets
HPC advocates for a regulatory pathway that allows U.S. users to access blockchain-based prediction markets while promoting innovation.

Delio CEO Faces 20 Years in Prison Over $180M Crypto Embezzlement
Prosecutors allege large-scale deception as closing arguments conclude for Delio CEO Jeong Sang-ho; thousands of investors remain in limbo following…