Regulation

Highlights: ECB concerns have placed euro stablecoins at the center of Europe’s digital finance talks. Bruegel says strict MiCA rules could shift tokenized markets toward dollar-backed assets. EU ministers remain split as banks, stablecoin issuers, and policymakers weigh the next […]

The crypto market saw a busy week of policy progress, institutional expansion, and sharp price pressure. The CLARITY Act moved closer to a Senate vote, major banks advanced tokenized products, and stablecoin plans expanded across regions. However, overall market weakness […]

Highlights: The CLARITY Act has advanced 15-9 after Gallego and Alsobrooks joined Republicans. The bill now moves toward floor talks and Senate merger negotiations. Crypto market has responded well, with Bitcoin surging above $82K. The Senate Banking Committee advanced the […]

Highlights: The CFTC eased reporting rules for platforms offering prediction market event contracts. Event contract trading platforms received fresh relief from selected swap reporting requirements. Several states still oppose federally regulated prediction market platforms. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission […]

Highlights: Crypto.com can now help Dubai residents pay government fees with cryptocurrencies. Crypto payments through the platform will settle in UAE dirhams or approved stablecoins. Emirates Airlines and Dubai Duty Free could later add Crypto.com payment options. Crypto.com has received […]

Highlights: AUSTRAC launches supervision campaigns covering OTC crypto operators and local exchanges. Australia’s VASP reforms now cover custody, brokerage, and other virtual asset services. New rules move crypto oversight closer to financial services licensing and AML checks. Crypto firms in […]

Highlights: South Korea will require registration for firms handling overseas crypto transfers. Exchanges and custody firms now face direct finance ministry oversight. Illegal foreign exchange violations may draw tougher penalties. South Korea has approved foreign exchange rules that place cross-border […]

Highlights: South Korea will tax virtual asset gains from January 1, 2027. Gains above 2.5 million won will face a combined 22% rate. Critics want capital gains treatment and loss carryforwards before the rollout. South Korea has confirmed that taxation […]

The crypto market saw another busy week as regulation, policy, DeFi security, and institutional treasury activity moved together. Several governments progressed with tax rules, sanctions, and licensing requirements. Meanwhile, firms expanded tokenized stocks, stablecoin payments, Bitcoin treasuries, and recovery plans […]

Highlights: Lummis says the CLARITY Act will protect developers who do not control user funds. Lawmakers are revising the bill to target criminals without affecting software builders. Developers could gain safe harbor periods to test and launch protocols without early […]

Highlights: Thailand will let crypto firms apply for derivatives licenses without setting up new companies. The SEC is planning to expand crypto futures while enforcing strict rules in Thailand. The proposal will lower costs and allow more licensed crypto firms […]

Highlights: UK plans one framework for stablecoins and tokenized deposits in mainstream payments. Chris Woolard will guide the wholesale digital markets strategy. Treasury will review AI-led payments and expand FCA oversight of Open Banking. The United Kingdom has laid out […]