The U.S. Congress will turn its attention to cryptocurrency market structure legislation as it resumes its work after a recess. The Senate Banking Committee is set to finalize […]
South Korea’s SEC Chair Candidate Sparks Debate Over Crypto Value
Lee Eok-won, the nominated chairman of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), has ignited controversy with his stance on cryptocurrencies. In written submissions before taking office, Lee argued […]
South Korean FSC Nominee Criticizes Crypto’s Value in Confirmation Hearing
Lee Eok-won, a nominee for chairman of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), faced harsh criticism from the crypto community during his confirmation hearing. He openly stated that […]
Nobel Laureate Raises Concerns About Stablecoin Regulation
Jean Tirole, Nobel Prize-winning economist, has issued a stark warning regarding the inadequate regulatory framework for stablecoins. In an interview with BlockBeats, he highlighted the risk of financial […]
Bank of China Hong Kong Seeks Stablecoin License in New Regulations
Bank of China Hong Kong (BOCHK) is actively pursuing a stablecoin issuer license under the new HK regulations, effective August 1, 2025. This move aims to secure its […]
Japan’s Financial Regulator Unveils Major Restructuring in Crypto Sector
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled a substantial restructuring plan, focusing on its cryptocurrency regulatory framework. This includes allocating a significant portion of their 2026 budget and […]
Mortgage Fraud Allegations Against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Raise Regulatory Questions
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faces new allegations of mortgage fraud, with the Department of Justice being informed by Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. […]
U.S. Treasury Calls for Fed Review Amidst Mortgage Fraud Allegations
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated a call for a comprehensive review of the Federal Reserve following allegations of mortgage fraud involving Fed Governor Lisa Cook. This […]
HSBC Fined $4.2 Million for Disclosure Breaches
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority fined HSBC $537,683 for failing to properly disclose investment-banking relationships in over 4,200 research notes […]
Tokenized Stock Market Raises Concerns of Investor Misinformation
A new report from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) warns that tokenized stocks, which lack traditional shareholder rights like voting or dividend payouts, are being marketed as […]
Japan Unveils Plan to Reimagine Finance by 2026: Crypto Tax Reforms & Stablecoins on the Horizon
Japan is set to reshape its financial landscape with ambitious proposals aiming to become a leading force in digital asset management. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has outlined […]
XRP’s Future Forecast: $21 Target Ignites Amidst Technical Convergence & Legal Triumph
The cryptocurrency community is abuzz as XRP analysis predicts a potential surge to $21, fueled by two key drivers – powerful technical convergence and the positive implications of […]
U.S. Senate Passes GENIUS Act, Bringing Major Changes to Stablecoin Landscape
The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, a landmark piece of legislation that marks the beginning of comprehensive federal regulation for USD-pegged stablecoins in the country. This […]
a16z Advocates for ZK-Proofs to Balance Privacy & Regulatory Demands in Crypto
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has proposed that advanced cryptographic techniques, specifically zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs), hold the key to balancing user privacy and fulfilling regulatory transparency demands within the crypto […]
Fed Official Calls for Staff Access to Cryptocurrency, Urging Regulatory Engagement
Michelle Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision at the Federal Reserve (Fed), advocates for allowing staff access to cryptocurrencies. She argues that banning employees from owning such assets hinders […]