#Regulation

Highlights: Kraken boss criticizes UK crypto rules, calling them restrictive and harmful to retail investors. Arjun Sethi says UK regulations block access to 75% of available crypto products. The UK faces growing pressure to match the global crypto innovation pace. […]

Last week, the crypto market experienced notable geopolitical, regulatory, and institutional developments that shaped the mood of the investors. The governments promoted digital currency projects, while fresh compliance actions and market reforms signalled that the regulators are closely watching the […]

Highlights: Japan’s FSA reportedly backs the collaboration of three of the country’s biggest banks to issue stablecoins. The Japanese regulatory body wants to test whether the nation’s regulatory framework can support stablecoins jointly issued by multiple banking groups. The FSA […]

Highlights: Coinbase seeks narrow GENIUS Act rules to protect developers and open-source platforms. Stablecoins should be treated as cash equivalents for tax and accounting. Excessive regulation may hinder U.S. leadership in digital finance. Crypto exchange Coinbase has responded to the […]

Highlights: Canada plans new stablecoin rules to protect users and improve digital money safety. Bank of Canada will manage new rules, spending $10 million over two years. Experts say new laws could help Canada lead in faster, safer crypto payments. […]

Highlights: Zerohash has secured MiCA license from the Dutch AFM for crypto and stablecoin services. The new license extends Zerohash’s regulatory reach across Europe. Mastercard is reportedly in talks for a $2 billion Zerohash acquisition. The stablecoin firm Zerohash has […]

Highlights: DYdX is planning for U.S. market entry by the end of 2025 with spot trading. The platform will cut fees up to 50% across the board. U.S. regulators may allow crypto perpetual contracts in the near future. DYdX, a […]

Highlights: The Digital Rupiah will be issued by Bank Indonesia, backed by government bonds. The digital stablecoin is designed to incorporate blockchain into the nation’s monetary system. Indonesia ranks seventh in the world in terms of crypto adoption. Bank Indonesia […]

Highlights: a16z leads $12.9 million round to support ZAR’s digital currency launch in Pakistan. Over 100M adults in Pakistan remain unbanked, creating high digital finance demand. ZAR plans to enter African markets next year after its Pakistan pilot phase. Andreessen […]

Highlights: Changpeng Zhao backs crypto adoption in Kyrgyzstan’s digital transformation. Kyrgyzstan launches a national stablecoin and readies a CBDC rollout. Kyrgyzstan strengthens crypto governance with new laws and an expert council. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao visited Kyrgyzstan on a two-day […]

Highlights: Crypto.com applies for a U.S. bank charter to provide custody and staking across blockchains. A national trust bank charter provides federal control and eliminates state-by-state licensing. Crypto.com now competes with other crypto companies moving into the regulated banking space. […]

Highlights: Fortress Trust was shut down due to insolvency and unsafe operations. The company owed $12 million, yet had less than $1.2 million in assets. The cease-and-desist order was issued by Nevada following months of missing reports. Regulators in Nevada […]