#Crypto Regulation

Highlights: Coinbase has moved to Texas as it seeks legal stability and a pro-innovation climate. Texas has attracted top companies through predictable business laws and support for crypto. Coinbase relocation shows firms now prefer legal certainty and lower risks. Coinbase […]

Highlights: The Bank of England is planning new rules to regulate UK stablecoins and protect the stability of the payment systems. The proposed framework limits holdings to £20,000 for individuals and £10 million for businesses. Stablecoin issuers must back 40% […]

Highlights: Coinbase Europe has been fined €21.4M after technical faults delayed suspicious transaction reporting obligations. Coinbase has enhanced its monitoring systems to prevent future compliance failures. The fine followed the detection of coding errors that left €176 billion worth of […]

Highlights: Trent Merrin is facing charges after police alleged that he stole $140,000 in cryptocurrency. The year-long investigation led to Merrin’s arrest and the seizure of several electronic devices. Australia has tightened crypto rules as authorities expand efforts to fight […]

Highlights: ICBA opposes Coinbase’s trust charter plan and warns that it could expose the banking system to new and untested risks. Coinbase defends its charter bid, saying it aims to connect crypto services with traditional finance safely. OCC review of […]

Highlights: The SFC has opened a new global liquidity path for licensed crypto exchanges to enhance trading access. Hong Kong has allowed licensed platforms to link with global order books and boost competitiveness in digital assets. The new LEAP framework […]

Highlights: The court ruling supports the Federal Reserve’s right to deny Custodia Bank access to its payment network. Custodia Bank’s appeal highlights the limits facing crypto institutions seeking full access to the US financial system. Judges affirmed that the Federal […]

Highlights: AUSTRAC has fined CryptoLink after finding weak reporting controls. CryptoLink agreed to engage third-party reviewers to strengthen its anti-money laundering systems. Regulators have said scams through crypto ATMs continue to grow as victims lose millions. Australia’s financial intelligence agency, […]

Highlights: FCA lawsuit accuses HTX of breaching UK rules by promoting digital assets without local approval. UK strengthens oversight to ensure crypto firms follow strict promotion and compliance standards. FCA sues HTX exchange as it steps up enforcement to protect […]

Highlights: Russia to legalize crypto payments for international trade deals. The finance ministry and central bank agree to tighten oversight. Over 2.5 trillion rubles in digital assets circulate in Russia. Russia has taken a major step in adopting the use […]

Highlights: Hong Kong has approved a Solana ETF that will start trading next week. The Solana Spot ETF tracks the CME CF Solana Index with licensed custodians ensuring transparent and regulated trading. The Solana ETF launch in Brazil and Canada […]

Highlights: Fintech and crypto groups urge the CFPB to protect consumers’ right to control and share their financial data. Banks face pressure from advocacy groups to stop blocking fair access and competition in the digital finance sector. The open banking […]