This week in crypto news, Asia’s top stories saw the launch of USDT stock trading by Bybit, driving discussions about bridging traditional finance with digital assets. India and […]
Pavel Durov Banned From Oslo Freedom Forum, Raising Concerns Over Digital Privacy and Free Speech
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, a messaging app renowned for its robust encryption capabilities, has been barred from attending the Oslo Freedom Forum. This unexpected move highlights […]
SEC Official: Staking Activities Outside Securities Law Jurisdiction
Hester Peirce, head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crypto task force, has made a significant statement on staking activities. Speaking in May 2023, she clarified […]
HYPE Token Soars 15% Following Hyperliquid’s Regulatory Response
Hyperliquid, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has taken a major step in shaping the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. On May 22nd, the platform submitted […]
Dubai Establishes Regulatory Framework for Real-World Asset Tokenization
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has released updated guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), including new rules on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. These regulations offer clarity […]
SEC Clarifies NFT Royalties: No Securities Status Confirmed
The SEC has provided legal clarity on NFT royalties, confirming that most non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with resale royalty mechanisms are not securities. Commissioner Hester Peirce explained that these […]
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Bill Faces Critical Steps Toward Third Reading
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Bill is progressing through the legislative process, with a third reading currently pending. The bill, focused on licensing and regulating stablecoin issuers, awaits its second […]
Russia Tightens Crypto Regulation, Demands User Transaction Data
Russia is taking stricter measures to regulate cryptocurrencies, impacting both market operations and user privacy. The country’s Anti Money Laundering Agency (Rosfinmonitoring) is now demanding that cryptocurrency exchanges […]
SEC Commissioner Clarifies NFT Royalties: No Securities Status
Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), clarified that NFT royalties do not constitute securities, offering clarity to the NFT market during the Digital […]
SEC Commissioner Disputes Whether Most NFTs Are Securities
Hester Peirce, a prominent voice in the crypto regulatory landscape and known as ‘Crypto Mom,’ continues to advocate for clarification on non-fungible token (NFT) regulation. In her latest […]
Tornado Cash Case: DOJ Evidence Delay Raises Red Flags in High-Profile Trial
Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, is at the heart of a legal battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The case has taken […]
Dubai Enforces Stricter Crypto Regulations with VARA 2.0
Dubai is taking a proactive approach to the crypto sector, implementing stricter rules for businesses operating within its virtual asset framework. The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has […]
Russia Restricts USDT Trading Amidst Sanctions and Regulatory Scrutiny
Russia’s Central Bank is implementing new regulations restricting Tether (USDT) trading within the country, citing concerns over sanctions risks. While stablecoins can be utilized for international settlements, domestic […]
SEC Lawsuit Targets Strategy Executives Over Bitcoin Strategy Risks
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Strategy executives, including Michael J. Saylor, Phong Le, and Andrew Kang, related to alleged securities law violations involving their Bitcoin […]
UK Enacts Crypto Reporting Mandate, Set to Take Effect in 2026
The UK government is enacting a new regulation requiring all cryptoasset service providers operating within its borders to submit detailed user and transaction data by January 1, 2026. […]