Kristin Johnson, the last Democrat commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has announced her resignation effective September 3, 2025. This sudden departure raises concerns about potential […]
South Korea Sets Course for Virtual Asset Legislation by 2025
South Korea is preparing to enact a major overhaul of its virtual asset legislation, with a target completion date set for September 2025. This second phase of the […]
WebX 2025: Navigating Cryptocurrency Regulation’s Challenges
Panelists at WebX 2025 delved into the pressing issues facing the digital asset space, exploring stablecoin regulation, market structure legislation, the impact of AI, and decentralization dilemmas. The […]
Global Exchanges Urge Tighter Regulation for Tokenized Securities Amid Market Boom
The global exchange landscape is witnessing a surge in activity with tokenized securities, prompting a call for increased regulatory oversight. The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), leading the […]
Bitcoin Regulation Bill Targets Christmas Passage: Lummis Seeks to Modernize US Crypto Landscape
Senator Cynthia Lummis is aiming for passage of a Bitcoin regulation bill before Christmas, with its potential impact set to reshape the landscape of U.S. crypto regulations and […]
Landmark Ruling: U.S. Court Declares XRP Non-Security
A landmark decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals has declared Ripple’s XRP a non-security in secondary market trading, effectively ending years of legal battles with the SEC. […]
Hong Kong Enforces Basel Crypto Regulations for Banks
Hong Kong’s financial landscape is about to undergo a significant change as it implements Basel crypto regulations for banks, starting January 1, 2026. The move aims to boost […]
UK’s Digital Asset Ambition Faces Hurdles: Regulatory Complexity Staggers Growth
The United Kingdom’s ambitions to become a global leader in digital assets are facing challenges due to complex regulatory frameworks. While the UK strives to establish itself as […]
Japan Aims for Crypto Reclassification by 2026, Potentially Boosting Market Stability
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is proposing to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products by 2026. This would align digital assets with traditional financial instruments like stocks and bonds […]
CFTC Launches Second ‘Crypto Sprint’ to Shape U.S. Crypto Rules
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated its second ‘crypto sprint,’ marking a new phase in US efforts to regulate the rapidly evolving digital asset market. This […]
Binance Australia Faces Audit Over AML Concerns
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has mandated a compliance audit of Binance Australia due to concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) practices. The audit stems […]
Pennsylvania Seeks to Restrict Crypto Holdings for Public Officials
A new bill, HB1812 proposed by Pennsylvania Representative Ben Waxman, aims to restrict public officials’ involvement with cryptocurrencies. The legislation would prohibit these officials and their immediate family […]
Pennsylvania Enacts Bill Targeting Cryptocurrency Influence on Political Decisions
Pennsylvania is taking a significant step towards regulating the role of cryptocurrency within its political system by enacting House Bill 1812 (HB1812). This legislation seeks to prevent public […]
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Bill Regulating Crypto Assets for Public Officials
A new bill, House Bill 1812 (HB1812), proposes to regulate cryptocurrency activities for Pennsylvania’s public officials and their immediate families. The bill seeks to mitigate potential conflicts of […]
CFTC’s New Strategy: Will It Reshape the Future of Crypto Markets?
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is taking a major step toward regulating the cryptocurrency market with an ambitious plan to enhance oversight and transparency. This new […]