#Regulation

Highlights: Bitcoin Depot to shut down operations in Connecticut after regulators found overcharging and refund failures. Multiple states are taking action as authorities review how crypto ATMs handle fraud and user protection. The company expects up to a 40% revenue […]

Last week, the crypto market moved on a mix of regulation, fresh product launches, security concerns, and major network milestones. From Binance facing scrutiny and BlackRock unveiling an Ethereum staking ETF to Bitcoin crossing 20 million mined coins, the sector […]

Highlights: The Australian Senate has supported a crypto bill that would require digital asset platforms to obtain a financial services license to operate. Industry groups support clearer rules but warn that some definitions may affect wallet and infrastructure providers. The […]

Highlights: Ghana SEC allows 11 crypto firms to test services in a new regulatory sandbox environment. Sandbox testing period lasts 12 months under regulator supervision and compliance rules. Firms may receive licenses after six months if products meet regulatory requirements. […]

Highlights: HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to receive stablecoin licenses. The first stablecoin licenses could be granted as early as March 24. The new licenses will bring traditional financial institutions into stablecoin markets. Hong Kong is on the verge […]

Highlights: New Zealand’s regulator says NZDD Stablecoin does not qualify as a financial product under the law. Officials say the token does not pay interest or returns, so regulators do not treat it as an investment product. The decision followed […]

Highlights: FDIC is planning rules to block stablecoin deposit insurance under the GENIUS Act. Stablecoin holders will not receive the $250,000 protection given to bank deposits. Regulators are seeking public comments as banks warn stablecoins could pull money from deposits. […]

Highlights: Revolut has introduced its UK bank after obtaining a full license.  The new UK bank will provide deposit accounts and more.  The firm is expected to grow its banking offerings to 13 million customers in the UK market.  British […]

Highlights: The Justice Department is reviewing transactions on Binance linked to suspected Iranian financial networks. Iran-linked crypto transactions on Binance have drawn scrutiny as investigators review more than $1B in transfers. Binance denies wrongdoing and says its internal review traced […]

The crypto market last week saw a series of significant developments, from regulatory actions to investment shifts and legal victories. Notable events included President Trump’s push for regulatory clarity, legal wins for Uniswap, and new crypto laws in countries like […]

Highlights: South Korea plans to regulate the use of stablecoins in businesses. Legal contradictions are leading to the exclusion of stablecoins in investments. Stablecoins face legal hurdles under the Foreign Exchange Act in South Korea. The financial authorities in South […]

Highlights: Strike has gained NYDFS approval that allows the company to launch its Bitcoin services in New York. The customers can now buy and automate Bitcoin purchases through the Strike platform. Strike also lets users convert paychecks into Bitcoin and […]