Regulations

Highlights: Banking Committee delays crypto bill weeks while lawmakers prioritize rising housing cost pressures. Agriculture Committee releases separate draft after failing to reach bipartisan policy agreement. Split committee approaches increase uncertainty around timing and final crypto legislation approval. The United […]

Highlights: South Korea breaks a major money laundering ring using crypto and local banks. Three suspects face legal action for violating foreign exchange laws. 2025 probe finds 97% of companies involved in illegal 2.2 trillion won transfers. South Korean customs […]

Highlights: Russia has introduced mandatory transaction reporting for commercial banks. The new rules will apply to crypto and non-crypto-related transactions. Banks must also report the mechanisms and sources of funds for cross-border transfers.  Russia’s central bank is planning to roll […]

Highlights: Russia has revealed new plans to integrate cryptocurrency into citizens’ daily lives with a new bill. The new bill aims to remove cryptocurrencies from special rules, limiting their use. Professional and ordinary investors will be allowed to participate in […]

Highlights: Ripple secures FCA approval for UK branch, allowing electronic money and payment services. Ripple Markets UK registration may affect stablecoin Ripple USD and future crypto offerings. Some Ripple services still need FCA consent before launching to retail clients or […]

Highlights: UK crypto firms must get FCA approval before the new rules start. Application window expected September 2026, with firms required to have full authorization before launch. Late firms can keep contracts, but cannot start new UK services. Financial authorities […]

Highlights: The Senate Banking Committee will vote on January 16, 2026, on CLARITY Act crypto rules. Chairman Tim Scott plans to vote even without full agreement among senators. The CLARITY Act names CFTC as the primary regulator and clarifies securities […]

Highlights: India registers 49 crypto exchanges under FIU rules to monitor suspicious transactions. The FIU report shows crypto funds are used in gambling, fraud, and illegal websites. Authorities say exchanges must follow strict rules, audits, and reporting to maintain accountability. […]

Highlights: Miller sees Bitcoin’s strength coming from the economy, not world events. He notes Bitcoin follows long-term money trends over centuries of disinflation. Miller said recent trading shows Bitcoin could climb to new record highs soon. Bitcoin is again drawing […]

Highlights: Turkmenistan has permitted crypto mining under a state-licensed system with central bank oversight. The new law permits mining and exchanges, but blocks the use of crypto for payments or as legal tender. Mining may grow slowly due to strict […]

Highlights: California wants to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and social programs. Crypto leaders warn the tax could make rich people leave the state. Experts say similar taxes in other countries failed and hurt the economy. California’s proposed 2026 […]

Highlights: Sberbank will offer loans secured by cryptocurrency for investors. Deputy Chairman Popov confirmed collaboration with regulators on crypto services. Moscow and St. Petersburg Exchanges are also ready for crypto trading. Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is moving closer to offering […]