Regulation

Highlights: South Korea is considering significant reforms with regard to crypto exchange fees. FSC will be comparing local charges with international platforms. Focus remains on major platforms like Bithumb, Upbit, and Coinone. South Korea is gearing up to carry out […]

Highlights: Trump calls for the House to pass the GENIUS Act without changes. The Senate passed the bill with bipartisan support. The GENIUS Act provides clear rules for stablecoin issuers. The GENIUS Act passed a significant milestone when it received […]

Highlights: Professional investors will be allowed to trade crypto derivatives in Hong Kong. Tax incentives will support growth in virtual asset products. SFC approved staking and ETFs to diversify crypto investment tools. Professional investors in Hong Kong are going to […]

Highlights: Coinbase privacy rules do not prevent the IRS from accessing user crypto information. The IRS obtained crypto transaction data lawfully after getting a court-approved summons. A recent breach of user data from Coinbase has triggered various lawsuits. The US […]

Highlights: Matrix Chain collected nearly $394 million from more than 138,000 accounts. Authorities have arrested five suspects after a 200-day police investigation. 40% of funds went to recruiters; the rest funded marketing and real estate. Five individuals involved in the […]

Highlights: Blockchain.com is eyeing Africa expansion by focusing on Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa markets. Nigeria and Ghana lead Africa’s crypto regulatory progress toward formal licensing. In South Africa, the DeFi sector is moving forward rapidly, backed by strong […]

Highlights: The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is examining ways to use regulatory sandboxes for tokenized securities trading. Nasdaq advocated for a new “ATS-Digital” trading venue alongside existing rules. Etherealize urged for blockchain recognition as official share registers for efficiency. A […]

Highlights: Caladan opens the NYC office, dedicating 5% of the workforce to U.S. market growth. The firm pursues broker-dealer registration and FINRA membership for regulatory alignment. Changes in policy under Trump have led to better conditions for crypto companies in […]

Highlights: Qakbot malware operator Rustam Gallyamov has had $24 million in crypto seized by the DOJ. The botnet used in global ransomware attacks by Qakbot was dismantled by the FBI. Gallyamov switched to spam bomb attacks after the 2023 disruption. […]

Highlights: The SEC is postponing the decision on Solana ETFs and allowing for public comments on the review. Bitwise and 21Shares, along with other firms, are having to wait longer for the SEC to make a decision. There’s a 90% […]

Highlights: The U.S. Federal Reserve has withdrawn crypto guidance for banks, easing access to digital assets. Banks no longer need prior approval to engage in crypto and stablecoin activities. The decision aligns with broader regulatory changes aimed at supporting crypto […]

Highlights: Slovenia proposes a 25% tax on crypto profits starting in 2026. The new tax will not apply to crypto-to-crypto transactions or wallet transfers. The legislation aims to bring Slovenia’s tax system in line with international standards. The finance ministry […]