UK FCA Sets 2027 Deadline for Crypto Regulation
UK FCA crypto regulation sets 2027 deadline for full compliance across stablecoins, trading, custody, and staking under new FSMA framework.
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AI Helps CFTC Manage Crypto, Prediction Market Growth
The CFTC is using AI tools to offset staffing cuts as it prepares for expanded oversight of crypto and fast-growing prediction markets.
Korea Pilots Tokenized Deposits for State Spending
Korea is piloting tokenised deposits for routine government spending.
FCA Seeks Input on UK Crypto Rule Guide
FCA is seeking input on guidance for the UK’s future crypto regime.
Solana-Backed PAC Targets Ohio Senate Race With $8M
A crypto-backed super PAC supported by Solana-linked and major financial donors pledges $8 million to oppose Sherrod Brown’s Senate...
Crypto and Banks Clash Again Over Senate Stablecoin Draft
Senate stablecoin draft draws fresh clashes between banks and crypto
DOJ opens $40M victim claims in OneCoin case
DOJ has opened a claims process for OneCoin victims to seek compensation.
Coinone hit with $3.5M fine and service ban
Coinone faces a $3.5 million fine and a three-month partial service ban.
Banks push back on White House stablecoin study
Banks are pushing back on a White House study on stablecoin yield.
U.S. Lawmakers Rework Crypto Taxation in PARITY Act
The PARITY Act revises U.S. crypto tax rules, adding stablecoin exemptions and wash sale limits as lawmakers push for clearer digital asset...
CFTC names innovation team for crypto rules
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has named its first Innovation Task Force staff for crypto rulemaking.
Court halts Arizona case against Kalshi
A federal judge temporarily blocked Arizona’s case against Kalshi, backing the CFTC's preemption argument.
OKX Ventures and HashKey back CAEX as Vietnam pushes crypto trading onshore
OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital are backing CAEX as Vietnam moves to build a regulated onshore crypto trading market. The funding will...
US Treasury opens cyber threat-sharing channel to crypto firms
Treasury has launched a cyber threat-sharing initiative for eligible US crypto firms and industry groups. The move extends an existing...
Japan backs bill to bring crypto under financial product rules
Japan’s cabinet has approved a bill that would treat crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act....
Iran weighs crypto tolls for ships passing through Hormuz
Iran is considering a proposal to charge oil tankers in cryptocurrency to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the current ceasefire...
Thailand moves to scrutinise hidden backers of crypto firms
Thailand’s SEC is consulting on rules that would treat hidden financiers behind major crypto shareholders as major shareholders themselves....
HKMA Grants Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-Led Joint Venture
The HKMA has issued Hong Kong's first stablecoin issuer licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint Financial, selected from 36...
Japan Cabinet Approves FIEA Bill Bringing Insider-Trading and Disclosure Rules to Crypto
Japan's cabinet has approved a bill placing crypto trading conduct and issuer disclosures under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act,...
Iran Expands Crypto Use for Oil Trade as Strait of Hormuz Toll Reports Emerge
Iran is reportedly charging tankers roughly $1 per barrel in Bitcoin and stablecoins to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with the toll...