To combat rising crypto-related financial crimes, Hong Kong Customs has partnered with the University of Hong Kong to develop a digital tool that tracks suspicious cryptocurrency transactions. This […]
CFTC’s Pham Warns About No Easy Street for Crypto
Acting Chair Caroline Pham stated that regulatory action will continue despite a more favorable crypto market environment. Pham criticized the Biden administration’s approach of
Could the U.S. Fuel a Cryptocurrency Boom?
Coinbase Institutional anticipates a brighter future for the cryptocurrency market, attributing this optimism to shifting economic forces in the United States. Positive expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate […]
SEC Under Fire for Unclear Crypto Rules: Better Markets Alleges Hidden Guidance is Eroding Public Trust
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces scrutiny from watchdog group Better Markets, which accuses the agency of employing informal guidance rather than formal rulemaking when it comes […]
U.S. Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with Seized Bitcoin
The U.S. government established its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6, 2025, utilizing seized cryptocurrency to create a permanent sovereign holding. This marks a major step forward for […]
My Big Coin Executives Fined $26M for Crypto Fraud
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered a significant penalty against executives from the My Big Coin project, marking a major step in addressing cryptocurrency fraud. Mark […]
U.S. Senate Set to Vote on Stablecoin Regulation, June 17th
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the GENIUS Act, a critical step in regulating stablecoins and potentially impacting market stability and investor confidence. This final vote […]
Trump’s SEC Dismantles Crypto Rules, Signaling New Era for U.S. Market
The crypto industry is witnessing a shift in regulatory landscape with President Trump’s pro-crypto stance driving significant changes. Following through on his campaign promises, the Securities and Exchange […]
CFTC Chair Warns Against Easygoing Approach to Crypto Regulation
Despite President Trump’s vocal support for cryptocurrencies, the CFTC remains firm in its commitment to stringent regulation. Interim CFTC Chair Caroline Pham emphasized that the agency will maintain […]
SEC Rescinds Crypto Custody Rules: Market Implications and Institutional Opportunities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a decisive step towards easing regulations for cryptocurrencies, effectively withdrawing previous custody rules initiated under former chair Gary Gensler. […]
SEC Reshapes Cryptocurrency Rules: Less Regulation, More Innovation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reversed course on several proposed cryptocurrency regulations, signaling a shift towards a more balanced regulatory approach that encourages innovation. The […]
My Big Coin Fined $26 Million Over Cryptocurrency Fraud
A significant legal victory for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sees My Big Coin, a once-prominent cryptocurrency firm, fined $26 million in connection with customer fraud. The […]
SEC Faces Criticism for Informal Cryptocurrency Guidance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been criticized by Better Markets, a policy advocacy organization, for its use of informal guidance documents in formulating cryptocurrency regulations. […]
SEC Repeals Crypto Rules, Signaling a New Era in US Market
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda has overturned several regulations implemented during the Biden administration, notably SAB 121. This move marks a […]
ASIC Bans Financial Advisor for 10 Years, Impacts $14.8 Million AUD in Investments
Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has imposed a ten-year ban on Glenda Maree Rogan following her role in facilitating illicit fund transfers through the unlicensed “Financial Centre” […]