Regulation

U.S. Regulator Tightens Grip on Event Contracts as Compliance Loopholes Close

The CFTC signals a new enforcement era for prediction markets, demanding more rigorous legal reviews beyond boilerplate filings.

Fintech Giant Revives U.S. Banking License Bid Amid Stablecoin Push

Wise refiles for a federal charter, aligning with a new regulatory framework tailored for digital dollar issuers.

Regulatory Limbo: Stablecoin Rulemaking Stalls as Key Deadline Slips

Federal agencies failed to finalize stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, leaving the crypto sector in uncertainty.

Crypto Firms Face Silent Threat as North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Remote Developer Ranks

Blockchain companies are discovering they've unknowingly hired North Korean IT contractors, raising serious security and sanctions compliance concerns.

Lawmaker Scrutinizes Presidential Crypto Holdings Amid Record Portfolio Valuation

A top US senator is pushing for thorough oversight of a president's digital asset earnings following a billion-dollar portfolio disclosure.

Trump Turns Grief into Momentum: How a Senator's Legacy Fuels a New Crypto Bill

Former President Donald Trump cites the memory of a late senator to rally support for a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation bill.

Congressional Probe Targets Presidential Crypto Ties as Industry Bill Advances

Senate Democrats demand hearings on former President Trump's digital asset ventures amid new legislative push.

DeFi Pioneers Petition CFTC to Rewrite Rules for Blockchain-Based Derivatives

Phantom and Hyperliquid jointly urge the CFTC to craft a forward-looking framework for decentralized derivatives trading.

EU Tightens Stablecoin Rules: Foreign Issuers Face New Compliance Hurdles

European regulators are expanding MiCA to include non-EU stablecoin issuers, aiming for stricter oversight and market stability.

Ripple Gains EU Regulatory Green Light for Cross-Border Crypto Operations

Ripple receives full MiCA license, enabling regulated crypto services across the European Union.

European Watchdog Targets Election Contracts as Gambling, Not Investing

EU regulator signals most event-based prediction market tokens will be classified as gambling, limiting their availability to retail traders.

Russia’s Digital Ruble Launch Set for September: A New Era for National Currency

Russia's central bank governor confirms the digital ruble rollout on September 1, signaling a major monetary shift.

FBI Director Admits Personal Crypto Investment in Delayed Disclosure

FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed a personal cryptocurrency portfolio, including holdings in Strategy, months after the reporting deadline.

Australia Mandates Crypto Travel Rule Compliance: What It Means for Digital Asset Transfers

Australia's new travel rule for crypto transactions takes effect soon, reshaping how digital asset transfers are handled across the industry.

Asia's Crypto Crackdown Wave: How Singapore and Indonesia Are Rewriting the Rules for DeFi and Influencers

Singapore warns Hyperliquid users while Indonesia mandates licenses for crypto influencers — a new era of Asian crypto regulation is here.

Britain's Crypto Industry Braces for 2027 FCA Licensing Cliff Edge

UK digital asset firms race to meet Financial Conduct Authority's comprehensive new authorization regime as the 2027 deadline looms over an industry still finding its footing.

Washington's Crypto Clash: How a Quiet Legislative Rider Could Reshape Digital Money

A proposed ban on central bank digital currencies has been tucked into housing legislation, forcing a White House decision within days.

Washington's Crypto Framework Sprint: What the July Timeline Means for Digital Asset Markets

Senate leadership accelerates the CLARITY Act toward a July vote, signaling the most significant U.S. crypto legislation push in years.

Senate Calendar Crunch Puts Crypto's Best Legislative Shot at Risk

With the Senate floor schedule filling up, the digital asset bill faces a narrowing path to passage as legislative bandwidth evaporates.

The Hidden Fracture Lines in Digital Money: How Private Tokens Could Splinter the World's Payment Rails