#Regulation

Highlights: Polymarket was ordered to halt operations in Portugal within 48 hours. Over €103 million bet on the Portuguese election triggered a regulatory response. Portugal joins over 30 nations restricting or banning access to Polymarket’s services. Portugal’s gambling regulator has […]

Highlights: Hong Kong’s securities group rejects the end of the 10% crypto investment exemption. The proposed crypto licensing rules raise entry barriers for traditional managers. New rules could disrupt Web3-focused VC funds due to strict custody conditions. The Hong Kong […]

Last week, the crypto market saw a flurry of key developments that reshaped the industry. From Coinbase’s CEO addressing White House support concerns regarding the CLARITY Act, to South Korea lifting a nine-year cryptocurrency investment ban, regulatory shifts were in […]

Highlights: Belarus has introduced cryptobanks under dual supervision of HTP and the National Bank Joint-stock firms can combine token services with traditional finance Only firms in the High-Tech Park will receive cryptobank approval A new decree, legalizing cryptobanks under dual […]

Highlights: Google Play will block crypto apps in South Korea that fail to submit FIU registration proof by Jan. 28. Overseas exchanges are facing app removal risks due to strict local entity AML and ISMS certification rules. Korea’s crypto enforcement […]

Highlights: SEC has ended its Zcash Foundation probe without charges, closing a review that began with a 2023 subpoena. The ZEC price and trading volume rose after the SEC closed its review, easing a major regulatory overhang. The decision reflects […]

Highlights: Alchemy Pay has secured a South Dakota Money Transmitter License. The company is building a bridge between fiat and digital economies with its RWA platform. Alchemy Pay aims to launch its stablecoin and enhance global operations with the new […]

Highlights: Ripple has secured preliminary EMI approval in Luxembourg, expanding its European footprint. Luxembourg’s regulatory clarity enhances Ripple’s ability to scale cross-border payments. Ripple’s global portfolio now includes over 75 regulatory licenses, positioning it for growth. Ripple, a major financial […]

Highlights: Kalshi wins a temporary legal halt against Tennessee regulators. Tennessee’s cease-and-desist order is frozen until January 26. Kalshi argues its operations are federally regulated under the CFTC. A federal judge has temporarily blocked a cease-and-desist order on the prediction […]

Highlights: Dubai tightens crypto regulation to enhance market integrity and transparency. Privacy tokens are banned in DIFC to comply with global anti-money laundering standards. Crypto firms are now responsible for evaluating and approving their own assets under DFSA rules. Dubai […]

Highlights: Jerome Powell has warned that legal threats against the Fed could weaken its independence and damage trust. DOJ subpoenas tied to the recent Federal Reserve renovation have raised fresh concerns about political pressure on policy decisions. Lawmakers from both […]

Last week was marked by significant developments in the crypto market, including legal battles over Bitcoin in both the U.S. and South Korea, to major shifts in the institutional environment. At the same time, trends are shaping globally, as Japan […]