#Regulation

Highlights: SEC has allowed broker-dealers to apply a 2% stablecoin haircut instead of a full 100% deduction. Qualifying payment stablecoins can now count toward net capital like money market funds. Updated guidance will support tokenized securities and broader on-chain settlement […]

Highlights: The White House refocuses stablecoin yield discussions to reward activities, not idle balances. Banking groups worry more about competition than deposit flight due to stablecoin rewards. The March 1 deadline pushes both the crypto and banking sectors to reach […]

Highlights: The Hyperliquid Foundation has created a policy center to shape regulation regarding decentralized finance. The head of the new center is Jake Chervinsky, a proponent of clear regulations for DeFi. The Hyperliquid Foundation is aiming to bring perpetual derivatives […]

Highlights: Bridge received conditional approval from the OCC after applying for the license. The license will give the company powers to manage its stablecoin reserves under the oversight of the authority. Banking groups have urged regulators to slow approvals as […]

Highlights: The UK crypto rules threaten its goals of becoming a global hub of digital assets. Agant CEO encourages stricter regulation measures to remain competitive. Blockchain has become the priority for future financial growth among UK banks. The United Kingdom […]

The crypto market was shaken once again as Bitcoin fluctuated due to exchange issues and the growing political pressure. As investors were rocked by uncertainty and global tensions, institutions quietly amassed assets. Regardless, regulatory changes and infrastructure advancements continued, indicating […]

Highlights: Thailand has approved crypto as an underlying asset for regulated derivatives, following a proposal from the Finance Ministry. The SEC will amend the Derivatives Act and introduce risk controls for crypto-linked contracts and exchanges. Retail crypto payments remain banned […]

Highlights: BNM will test wholesale payments using Ringgit Stablecoin and tokenized deposits in 2026. Standard Chartered, Maybank, and CIMB will run controlled pilots under the Digital Asset Innovation Hub. The central bank will use trial data to shape policy and […]

Highlights: Hong Kong to allow crypto perpetual contracts for institutional investors only. Brokers can offer crypto-backed loans using BTC and ETH as collateral. Market makers must have conflict-of-interest safeguards and independent trading desks. Hong Kong’s financial regulator is taking a […]

Highlights: Lawmakers left the White House without reaching an agreement on stablecoin yield provisions in the crypto bill. Banking groups pushed for a broad ban on stablecoin rewards, citing deposit and liquidity concerns. The Senate Banking Committee still lacks bipartisan […]

Highlights: Ray Dalio has warned that CBDCs will give governments more control over how money moves. Central banks are shifting CBDC plans from trials into formal policy talks. The United States has blocked CBDCs while other countries continue testing digital […]

Highlights: FDIC has settled the FOIA case and agreed to release crypto pause letters after a prolonged court dispute. A federal court ruled the FDIC wrongly withheld records without reviewing them individually. The disclosed letters renewed scrutiny over how banks […]