South Korea is taking a major step forward in global crypto oversight by signing onto the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The agreement, adopted by 48 countries including […]
77 Firms Show Interest in Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Licensing Program
Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority (HKMA) has been flooded with expressions of interest for its upcoming stablecoin licensing program, attracting 77 diverse applicants. While this marks a significant development […]
Binance Appoints SB Seker as Head of APAC Operations
Binance has appointed SB Seker as Head of APAC Operations, a move aimed at strengthening compliance and driving strategic expansion in the region’s high-growth markets. With 43% of […]
Binance Appoints SB Seker as New Head of Asia Pacific
Binance has appointed SB Seker as its new Head of Asia Pacific (APAC). This appointment signals a significant focus on strengthening regional leadership and compliance strategies within the […]
South Korea Takes Action: Pioneering Fair Crypto Regulations
In the dynamic world of virtual assets, where opportunities abound and risks are present, South Korea has taken a decisive step to address unfair trading practices. Lee Eog-weon, […]
Solana ETFs Near Approval, Major Firms File Amended Proposals
Investment firms are making significant moves towards bringing Solana-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the US market. In 2025, firms like Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, and VanEck submitted revised […]
21Shares Files for SEC Approval of SEI ETF with Staking Option
21Shares is making significant strides in bringing crypto assets under stricter regulation by filing an S-1 registration with the SEC to launch a new exchange-traded product (ETF) focused […]
Solana Policy Institute Invests in Tornado Cash Founders’ Legal Defense
The Solana Policy Institute (SPI) has committed $500,000 to support Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, the founders of Tornado Cash, who are facing legal challenges. This funding will […]
Japan to Establish Dedicated Crypto Unit as Regulation Grows in the Digital Economy
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has proposed establishing a dedicated crypto unit, signaling its commitment to regulating digital assets amidst growing global interest. The new division, named the […]
Socios Europe Secures MiCA Pre-Authorization in Malta
Socios Europe, the platform behind Chiliz, has received pre-authorization for its crypto-asset services under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This significant milestone positions Socios to […]
Unicoin Challenges SEC’s Fraud Case, Citing Distortions in Filings
Crypto investment platform Unicoin has filed a motion to dismiss the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit alleging $100 million in fraud. The company accuses the SEC of […]
Defi Ecosystem Urges Protection Amid Growing Regulatory Uncertainty
Over 110 cryptocurrency firms, investors, and advocacy groups have urged US lawmakers to protect decentralized finance (DeFi) developers amidst growing regulatory uncertainty. A letter signed by prominent blockchain […]
Over 90 Crypto ETP Applications Pending U.S. SEC Approval
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing over 90 applications for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), signaling a surge in institutional demand for regulated exposure […]
Brazil’s Regulatory Actions Impact Global Crypto Markets
Brazil’s ongoing regulatory actions and the debate surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s independence are shaping global financial markets, particularly in the realm of digital assets. Brazil’s central bank […]
US Regulator Opens Pathway for Americans to Trade on Offshore Crypto Exchanges
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced a new pathway for US-based crypto exchanges to legally serve American clients by registering under the Foreign Board of Trade (FBOT) […]