#Regulation

The crypto market recorded another active week as major developments unfolded across regulation, banking, and institutional adoption. Financial companies expanded their digital asset services, while traditional banks explored new opportunities across the crypto sector. Meanwhile, regulators advanced new proposals that […]

Highlights: BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos says stablecoins are not credible enough for large-scale everyday payments. He prefers tokenized bank deposits for mainstream payments while keeping stablecoins for more limited financial uses. De Cos also warned dollar-backed stablecoins could […]

Highlights: Bithumb won a 194 million won lawsuit over money gained from its February Bitcoin reward error. The error gave users Bitcoin Credits after an employee selected BTC instead of Korean won. South Korean regulators introduced stronger exchange controls after […]

Highlights: Zerohash filed a second application after the OCC returned its first one. Zerohash wants the OCC to review a narrower trust bank plan this time. The public can comment on the new application until Sept. 17. Zerohash submitted a […]

Highlights: Blockchain Association supports proposed stablecoin ID rules but wants clearer limits on who issuers must verify. The group says peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers should stay outside customer checks when issuers are not involved. It also wants coordinated compliance deadlines and […]

The crypto market last week brought regulatory proposals, institutional expansion, security incidents, and new corporate treasury activity. Governments advanced tax, licensing, and enforcement plans across several regions. Meanwhile, established companies pushed digital assets into banking, payments, trading, and creator services. […]

Highlights: South Korea’s FIU could investigate suspected violations before referring serious cases to other authorities. The new bill would give the FIU more power to investigate unregistered crypto firms directly. Overseas crypto firms serving local customers must follow the country’s […]

Highlights: South Korea confirms residents will pay tax on crypto income from self-custody wallets and overseas exchanges. New crypto tax rules start January 1, 2027, with a 20% rate above KRW 2.5 million. Authorities are also reviewing tax treatment for […]

Highlights: SEC proposes new crypto rules that could let eligible projects raise up to $75 million more easily. Some crypto assets could move beyond securities rules after issuers finish the work investors originally expected. The proposal could also reduce some […]

Highlights: The SEC is considering removing two rules that affect how U.S. stock trades work. The Blockchain Association says trading rules should reflect how modern markets operate. Tokenized securities will still follow U.S. securities laws even if the SEC removes […]

Highlights: The FMA issued its first published final MiCA penalty after finding several disclosure and marketing failures. Austria fined Bitpanda €70,000 after the company failed to meet key white paper and marketing requirements. Bitpanda still holds MiCA licenses in Germany […]

Last week, the crypto industry saw significant changes in treasury moves, tighter oversight, security breaches, and broader institutional adoption. Firms adjusted portfolios, regulators developed new rules, and several platforms got approval in key financial hubs. Meanwhile, enforcement actions and security […]