#Regulations

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 […]

Highlights: Lithuania warns crypto firms to get licenses before the end of the year. Only a few crypto companies have applied for the required licenses. Authorities say all client funds must be returned before closing services. Lithuania has issued a […]

Highlights: Spain sets 2026 deadline for full enforcement of MiCA and DAC8 crypto rules.  More than 60 crypto firms must obtain MiCA licenses to operate legally. DAC8 mandates detailed reporting of all crypto transactions to Spanish tax authorities. Spain is […]

Highlights: Russia allows limited crypto access for all, keeping strict rules to reduce risks. Non-qualified investors face yearly limits, risk tests, and must buy through one platform. Qualified investors get wider access, but anonymous and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies remain banned. Russia’s […]