Latest Cryptocurrency Regulation News

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SEC Settlement to End Tron Case Against Justin Sun; Rainberry to Pay $10 Million

The SEC has moved to settle its Tron enforcement case, pending a judge’s approval in Manhattan. Rainberry would pay $10 million and accept...

Vancouver Staff Urge Council to Close Bitcoin Reserve Motion After Charter Review

Vancouver city staff recommend closing the city’s Bitcoin reserve and payments motion after concluding it is not allowed under the...

Dubai Regulator Orders KuCoin Entities to Halt Operations

VARA has ordered entities linked to crypto exchange KuCoin to halt activities it says were conducted without proper authorisation.

IRS Pushes Digital-Only Crypto Tax Forms in New Proposal

The IRS has proposed a rule allowing crypto exchanges to deliver required tax forms only through electronic channels.

US Crypto Bill Stalls as Banks Resist Stablecoin Yield

Banks and crypto firms clash over stablecoin rewards, stalling the Clarity Act and raising new doubts about U.S. crypto regulation this...

UK Lords Question Coinbase on Stablecoin Risks

Lawmakers in the UK House of Lords questioned a Coinbase executive on stablecoin risks, including stability, KYC, and bank runs.

Regulatory Delays Threaten $16.8B Finance Gain

Regulatory hesitation could cost Australia $16.8B a year as digital finance reforms stall, leaving tokenized markets stuck in pilot mode.

Hong Kong Links Mainland Trade Data On-Chain

Hong Kong is developing a blockchain platform to connect mainland trade data, digitize cargo documents, and streamline cross-border trade...

Senate Housing Bill Adds Fed CBDC Ban Until 2030

A Senate Banking Committee housing package includes a provision barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC through Dec. 31, 2030. The...

European Banks Line Up Partners for 2026 Stablecoin

European banks are teaming up with crypto exchanges and digital asset firms as they prepare for expected stablecoin activity in 2026.

Anthropic Defies Pentagon Over Crypto Policy

Anthropic rejected a Pentagon demand for unrestricted military AI access, escalating a clash that could reshape government power over tech...

Bitcoin Outperforms Stocks Amid Iran Tensions

Bitcoin rebounds to $66,500, outperforming equities as Iran tensions and $300M in crypto liquidations shake markets over the weekend.

SBI and Startale Aim for Q2 Launch of Yen Stablecoin JPYSC

JPYSC, a yen stablecoin backed by SBI and Startale, is targeting a Q2 launch pending regulatory approvals. The token is set to be issued...

Regulator’s GENIUS Plan Pressures Stablecoins

The OCC’s GENIUS proposal may limit stablecoin rewards, creating uncertainty for crypto firms like Coinbase and affecting U.S. market...

Trump’s Board of Peace Weighs Dollar Stablecoin for Gaza as Cash Shortages Persist

Officials working with Donald Trump’s Board of Peace are exploring a dollar-pegged stablecoin for Gaza as part of early payments...

Bitcoin Rebounds After Trump Claims 78% Trade Deficit Cut

Bitcoin volatility returned after President Donald J. Trump claimed tariffs had sharply reduced the U.S. trade deficit, triggering a swift...

Kenya’s New Crypto Law Hits the Malls

Kenyan authorities have confirmed that no cryptocurrency companies are currently licensed under the VASP Act

Brazil Classifies Stablecoin Payments as Foreign Exchange

The Banco Central do Brasil’s new framework places crypto firms under regulations similar to those governing banks

Flutterwave, Polygon Launch African Stablecoin Network

Flutterwave teams up with Polygon Labs to roll out a stablecoin-based cross-border payment network covering 34 African countries.

Australia Releases Long-Awaited Crypto Guidelines

ASIC’s updated crypto guidance has been well-received by the local industry, though concerns about resource demands persist.