To prevent losses for Japanese investors from overseas crypto exchange failures, Japan has made significant changes to its regulations. A key reform is a domestic asset holding requirement […]
EU Lawmakers Struggle with Defining DeFi for Regulatory Clarity
European policymakers are facing a significant challenge as they strive to define ‘decentralization’ amidst the growing focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) within upcoming crypto regulations for 2026. MiCA, […]
UK FCA Seeks to Reopen Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed lifting its ban on offering crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to individual investors. This proposal, announced by the FCA in […]
EDPB Guidelines Threaten Bitcoin’s Legal Standing in EU
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) draft guidelines pose a significant threat to Bitcoin’s legal status within the EU. Their interpretation of blockchain public keys as personal data […]
California Advances Unclaimed Crypto Property Bill
California’s House of Representatives has voted to advance a bill that designates dormant crypto assets as unclaimed property, sending the measure to the Senate for further consideration. The […]
Could the GENIUS Act Drive XRP Prices to $300?
A new US bill known as the GENIUS Act is poised to reshape the stablecoin landscape and potentially send XRP’s value soaring, according to industry experts. This legislation […]
Singapore Tightens Crypto Regulations: Deadline Looms for Overseas Firms
Singapore’s Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is enacting stricter crypto regulations for overseas operators with a June 30th deadline to secure DTSP licenses. The MAS will enforce this […]
Singapore Tightens Regulations on Crypto Firms – New Licensing Deadline Imposed
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced new rules for companies offering digital token services in the country, requiring them to obtain a license from the regulator […]
South Korea Opens Doors for Institutional Crypto Transactions
Breaking a long-standing precedent, South Korea has paved the way for non-retail entities to participate in crypto trading. Dunamu, parent company of Upbit exchange, led the first such […]
Hong Kong Enacts Landmark Stablecoin Regulation
Hong Kong has enacted comprehensive legislation to regulate stablecoins, a significant move that could reshape the regional cryptocurrency landscape. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will oversee compliance […]
UK FCA Unveils Stablecoin Regulations for Enhanced Consumer Protection
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has presented proposals for stablecoin regulations, aiming to bolster consumer protection while promoting innovation in the crypto industry. These new rules mandate […]
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Proposes Less Aggressive Crypto Regulations
Commissioner Hester Peirce, at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, signaled a shift in the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation. She proposes a more nuanced framework that focuses on […]
SEC Shifts Regulatory Approach, Seeking Public Input on Crypto Policies
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pivoting away from active crypto regulation by embracing a collaborative approach to policy development. Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as ‘Crypto […]
Graphite Network Builds Transparency Amidst Meme Coin Controversy
A recent event involving U.S. President Donald Trump’s hosting of a dinner for holders of his meme token, $TRUMP, has highlighted concerns about transparency and influence in the […]
Hong Kong Passes Stablecoin Ordinance, Regulating Issuance of HKD-Pegged Tokens
Hong Kong has officially enacted a new regulatory framework for stablecoins, impacting the issuance and sale of HKD-pegged tokens. The Hong Kong government has gazetted the Stablecoin Ordinance, […]