Crypto Regulation

Highlights: ASIC has filed a civil case against Liang Guo over fund misuse during his time at Blockchain Global’s ACX Exchange. Customer funds were mixed and used for other purposes without proper records, leading to the collapse of the exchange. […]

Highlights: Ripple proposes clear rules to decide when a crypto token no longer counts as part of an investment contract. The company suggests using network maturity to replace unclear standards in digital asset classification. Ripple has urged the SEC to […]

Highlights: Braden Karony is facing 45 years in prison after a fraud conviction linked to SafeMoon token misuse. SafeMoon used funds from the platform to buy expensive personal items in different locations. Prosecutors revealed a secret access to the liquidity […]

Highlights: Hong Kong’s stablecoin bill establishes a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers. Issuers must meet stringent regulatory requirements, including reserve asset management and redemption mechanisms. Hong Kong aims to become a global leader in Web3 infrastructure through this legislation. The […]

Highlights: South Korea will apply stricter KYC rules as it begins to allow some institutional crypto trading in June. Crypto policy takes center stage in South Korea’s 2025 election, with candidates backing ETFs and stablecoins. The Digital Asset Basic Act […]

Highlights: The regulatory agency is accusing Unicoin of misleading investors by inflating figures to lure investors. Unicoin raised over millions of dollars using rights certificates tied to future crypto tokens. The executives are facing charges for promoting high returns and […]

Highlights: Commissioner Peirce has said NFTs with royalties do not offer business rights, so they should not be treated as securities. The SEC task force has held many talks with industry leaders to bring clarity to crypto assets. A different […]

Highlights: The Senate has advanced the GENIUS Act after Democrats shifted their positions during the latest stablecoin bill vote. The GENIUS Act sets clear rules for stablecoin issuers and blocks the use of algorithmic stablecoins. Concerns remain over Trump links […]

Highlights: Dubai sets June 19 as the deadline for digital asset firms to meet new activity-based rule changes. New rules include tighter margin trading controls and clear standards for token distribution services. Updated rulebooks define key terms and expand oversight […]

Highlights: The crypto laundering ring funneled HK$118M via 550 shell accounts 12 suspects linked to cross-border laundering were arrested in Hong Kong Local exchange shops were used by the syndicate to convert the scam funds. An operation by the police […]

Highlights: The Northern Mariana Islands’ legislators denied the governor’s veto and passed a stablecoin bill. MUSD stablecoin will be fully supported by cash and Treasury bills held on the eCash blockchain. The bill also allows local licensing of internet casinos […]

Highlights: Senators have asked the United States to stop taxing crypto gains that firms have not yet received through actual sales. They warn that the current crypto tax rules might push firms to move their operations to other countries. The […]