Caroline Pham, acting Chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), emphasized the CFTC’s commitment to combating fraud in a speech at the Coinbase Annual Summit on June […]
Crypto Regulations in France: 2025 Overview
Since the adoption of the PACTE Law in 2019, cryptocurrency trading and ownership have become legal in France. To further regulate this evolving field, France introduced stricter laws […]
US Treasury Secretary Discusses Stablecoins and Future of Dollar Currency
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made recent statements regarding stablecoins, a topic of ongoing discussion in the cryptocurrency market within the United States. During a Senate subcommittee hearing, […]
SEC Halts DeFi Development’s $1 Billion Solana Offering, Triggers Withdrawal
DeFi Development Corp. has withdrawn its planned $1 billion securities offering after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deemed it ineligible to file under Form S-3. The […]
Connecticut Bans Public Cryptocurrency Investments
Connecticut has taken a significant regulatory step by enacting legislation banning public sector investments in cryptocurrency. Effective October 1, 2025, the bill prohibits all state and local government […]
Crypto Regulation Sparks Gains in Bitcoin & Ethereum
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are surging as crypto regulation progresses in the U.S. The House Committees advanced a bill clarifying oversight for the SEC and CFTC, signaling potential […]
Connecticut Bans State Use of Cryptocurrency, Imposes New Regulations on Private Sector
Connecticut has implemented a sweeping ban on all state involvement with cryptocurrency, prohibiting use, investment, or custody of these digital currencies. This new law, known as HB 7082, […]
Connecticut Enacts Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations for Public and Minors
Connecticut has passed legislation prohibiting government agencies from engaging with cryptocurrencies, effectively banning the purchase, holding, or transactions of digital assets. Additionally, the law restricts state entities from […]
Connecticut Bans State-Level Cryptocurrency Investments
Connecticut lawmakers have taken a decisive stance on cryptocurrency by passing HB7082, effectively prohibiting state involvement in virtual currency investments. The bill bars state agencies from engaging in […]
FCA’s New Deputy Chief Executive Focuses on Crypto, Stablecoins, and BNPL
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new deputy chief executive. This move signals a significant shift in the UK regulatory landscape, placing increased […]
Brian Quintenz Aims to Bring Clarity to U.S. Crypto Regulation
The world of cryptocurrency is anticipating significant change as Brian Quintenz, a nominee for chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has pledged to shape US […]
CFTC Funding Key for Crypto Regulation, Says Quintenz
Brian Quintenz, nominated by the Trump administration as Chair of the CFTC, calls for increased funding to support expanded cryptocurrency oversight. This proposal aligns with Senator Amy Klobuchar’s […]
Brian Quintenz Faces Senate: Will His Crypto Ties Impact CFTC Nomination?
Brian Quintenz’s nomination for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair role has ignited controversy as his financial ties to crypto companies raise ethical questions. While industry […]
Trump’s CFTC Chair Nominee Addresses Cryptocurrency Regulation Ahead of Hearing
Donald Trump appointed his own executive team shortly after assuming office on January 20th. Brian Quintenz, nominated by Trump for the position of Chairman at the Commodity Futures […]
FCA Appoints Sarah Pritchard as Deputy CEO to Drive Regulatory Expansion
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This newly created role signifies the FCA’s increasing involvement in regulating […]