The European Union is poised to sanction the A7A5 stablecoin, a ruble-backed cryptocurrency issued by Russia’s Promsvyazbank and its subsidiary A7. This move aims to disrupt crypto routes […]
Dubai Cracks Down on Crypto Firms: 19 Entities Face Penalties for Breaches
Dubai’s regulatory authority, VARA, has launched a significant crackdown on crypto firms operating within the city-state, imposing substantial fines and halting all virtual asset services. The enforcement action […]
Trump Fires FTC Commissioners, Potentially Jeopardizing Crypto Legislation
President Trump’s dismissal of FTC commissioners, including Lina Khan, has raised concerns about the future of crypto legislation. The move signals a potential shift in regulatory priorities at […]
EU Sanctions A7A5 Stablecoin: Impacting Ethereum and Tron Networks
The European Union (EU) has targeted Russian stablecoin A7A5 in new sanctions, impacting its market value of over $500 million. This move signifies a major escalation in crypto […]
Dubai VARA Cracks Down on Unlicensed Crypto Firms
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has enforced stricter oversight over the city’s virtual asset industry. In a recent crackdown, VARA issued fines of up to AED […]
Dubai Issues Fines to 19 Crypto Firms for Operating Without Licenses
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued hefty fines of up to AED 600,000 to 19 crypto firms, including TON DLT Foundation and LBank, for operating […]
Dubai Tightens Regulations: 19 Firms Face Penalties for Unlicensed Crypto Services
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken a firm stance against unlicensed crypto businesses, imposing substantial penalties and cease-and-desist orders on 19 companies operating without authorization. This […]
UAE Embraces CARF for Enhanced Crypto Transparency: A New Era in Digital Asset Regulation
The UAE Ministry of Finance has taken a significant step towards bolstering its crypto regulation landscape by signing the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) under the Crypto-Asset Reporting […]
Senator Lummis Signals Readiness for U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
Senator Cynthia Lummis has confirmed the U.S. government is prepared to launch a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), although legislative hurdles remain before formal approval can be granted. This […]
US Crypto Regulation Advances Amid Government Shutdown, Industry Expects New Era
In the midst of the ongoing US government shutdown, Congress has passed landmark crypto legislation, marking a significant turning point for the industry. The bipartisan GENIUS Act, signed […]
Trump’s Crypto Policy Changes Spark Shifts in U.S. Markets & Talent Pool
U.S. crypto markets are experiencing significant changes following President Trump’s establishment of a coordinated crypto policy in Washington D.C. Key factors include regulatory uncertainty, talent re-shoring, and market […]
Dominic Ryder Identifies 2025 Crypto Challenges: ERC-7621 and Beyond
Dominic Ryder, a leading voice in the crypto finance space, sheds light on potential hurdles facing the industry in the coming years. Ryder, formerly known for his success […]
EU Seeks to Strengthen ESMA’s Control Over Crypto Markets
The European Union is pushing for enhanced regulatory powers for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) over both cryptocurrencies and stock markets. This move aims to unify […]
EU Moves to Overhaul Crypto Supervision for a Unified Market
The European Union’s markets watchdog is set to expand its regulatory reach into the crypto industry. This move, spearheaded by ESMA, aims to align oversight with the bloc’s […]
EU Aims for Centralized Crypto & Finance Regulation with ESMA Push
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is advocating for a significant shift in financial regulation, proposing to consolidate oversight of the EU’s crypto and financial markets under […]