#Crypto Regulation

Highlights: Ghana will present a crypto licensing bill to parliament by September 2025 to manage digital asset activity. The Bank of Ghana directed all crypto service providers to register by August 15 ahead of new licensing rules. Over three million […]

Highlights: Hong Kong will ban unlicensed stablecoin promotions to protect retail users starting August 1 under new rules. Most stablecoin applicants in Hong Kong lack clear plans, as only a few licenses will be granted in the first phase. The […]

Highlights: South Korea has tightened restrictions on crypto ETFs by asking asset managers to lower crypto stock exposure. Firms say the ETF structure makes it hard to cut crypto stocks without causing major index tracking issues. The regulatory body noted […]

Highlights: Citadel has asked the SEC to apply the same rules to tokenized stocks as traditional equities. Tokenized securities may hurt market stability by creating confusion over rights and draining liquidity. Citadel supports crypto entry but says all players must […]

Highlights: Senate releases market structure discussion draft for crypto regulation. The draft defines tokens, oversight, and banking responsibilities. CFTC and SEC share roles in crypto market enforcement. The long-awaited market structure discussion draft has been released by the U.S. Senate […]

Highlights: UK officers seized seven crypto ATMs in London during a major crackdown on illegal crypto exchange operations. The FCA confirmed no crypto ATMs are registered in the UK and warned users that unapproved machines support crime. US and global […]

Highlights: Paul Chowles stole 50 BTC from seized Silk Road funds and laundered them using crypto tools. Chowles spent the stolen Bitcoin through debit cards and hid his actions for years during an active investigation. Merseyside Police arrested Chowles after […]

Highlights: UK ministers want to ban crypto donations to stop anonymous money from entering political campaigns. Officials have warned that crypto could allow foreign or criminal funds to secretly influence UK elections. UK lawmakers are calling for stronger watchdogs to […]

Highlights: Shanghai officials met to discuss stablecoins, showing a possible shift in China’s approach to digital currencies. Hong Kong may lead the stablecoin plans in the country as firms prepare to issue tokens under the new rules. China has warned […]

Highlights: The Treasury removed the DeFi broker rule after Congress voted to repeal it under the Congressional Review Act. DeFi platforms no longer need to report user transactions, but users must still report gains and losses to the IRS. The […]

Highlights: Greece has frozen a crypto wallet linked to the Bybit attack by using blockchain tracking tools. Chainalysis helped the investigators trace the stolen crypto through complex transfers. Hackers moved the stolen funds quickly using mixers and decentralized exchanges to […]

Highlights: South Korea plans to let crypto firms register as venture companies and access tax and financial benefits. Crypto exchanges may qualify for venture status under the new law and receive support like other startups. The policy shift supports President […]