Regulation

Highlights: AI trading has prompted House Democrats to ask the SEC for clearer oversight of AI-powered investment tools. U.S. lawmakers want the SEC to explain how it protects retail investors who use AI trading agents. The SEC must respond by […]

Highlights: The Coinbase MiCA license gives the exchange access to all 27 European Union countries through one approval. Luxembourg became Coinbase’s European crypto hub because of its clear crypto rules. Several crypto firms still need MiCA approval before they can […]

Highlights: Brazil has reminded political parties and candidates that crypto donations remain banned under election rules. Brazil does not allow campaign contributions through cryptocurrency because authorities must identify every donor and funding source. The ministry warned that candidates who accept […]

Highlights: India’s FIU has asked major crypto exchanges to provide records of OTC crypto deals above $10,000. Regulators want exchanges to verify beneficial owners and funding sources behind large private crypto transactions. Companies and large investors may face stricter compliance […]

Highlights: Senate passed H.R. 6644 by 85-5, advancing a broad housing affordability package. The CBDC restriction would remain effective through December 31, 2030. The House must approve the Senate amendment before the bill reaches Trump. The U.S. Senate approved a […]

Last week, the crypto market saw major treasury buys, regulatory changes, token recovery plans, and infrastructure changes. Institutions increased their exposure to Ethereum and Bitcoin while governments ramped up oversight in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Meanwhile, blockchain teams […]

Highlights: The Bank of England removed proposed ownership caps and replaced them with a £40 billion issuance limit for systemic stablecoins. The Bank of England stablecoin framework allows issuers to hold up to 70% of reserves in short-term government debt. […]

Highlights: South Korea is preparing rules to bring overseas crypto transfers under foreign exchange supervision. Fintech firms could enter the market if they meet registration, reporting, and operational requirements. Regulators want stronger oversight to reduce illegal foreign exchange activity and […]

Highlights: CoinMENA secured new banking support in the UAE through an agreement with Standard Chartered. The deal adds fiat funding and transaction management services for CoinMENA customers. Other companies are competing to expand regulated payment and digital asset services across […]

Highlights: Bybit said it already blocks users in Singapore and is working with MAS to understand the alert list decision. Bybit’s concerns center on licensing, as the exchange does not hold approval under the Payment Services Act in Singapore. MAS […]

Highlights: Block Earner has lost a unanimous High Court appeal over its former fixed-yield crypto product. ASIC’s win sends the penalty issue back to the Full Federal Court. The ruling says existing financial product laws can cover crypto yield offerings. […]

The crypto market went through a busy week with policy shifts, product launches, and security updates. Regulators worked on new regulations while exchanges pushed tokenized stocks, futures, and stablecoins further into mainstream finance. Meanwhile, Bitcoin treasury moves and stablecoin plans […]