Crypto Regulation

Highlights: Fintech and crypto groups urge the CFPB to protect consumers’ right to control and share their financial data. Banks face pressure from advocacy groups to stop blocking fair access and competition in the digital finance sector. The open banking […]

Highlights: Wise hires a digital asset product lead to explore stablecoin use and expand its global payment services. Fintech firms are adopting stablecoins for faster cross-border transactions and improved financial access. Wise is eyeing stablecoin growth as global fintech firms […]

Highlights: British Columbia has banned new crypto mining projects to secure electricity for industries that create more jobs. The province will redirect clean power toward AI manufacturing and hydrogen production. The ban aims to protect its hydroelectric supply and support […]

Highlights: Ghana aims to have crypto regulation by December 25. There are more than 3 million Ghanaians actively using cryptocurrencies. In one year, cryptocurrency transactions in Ghana almost reached $3 billion. The central bank of Ghana has accelerated the process […]

Highlights: Erebor Bank has won the approval of the OCC to offer safe crypto banking to its clients. OCC has opened the door for tech-focused banks under strict safety and compliance rules. Erebor aims to rebuild trust in tech finance […]

Highlights: Japan is set to ban crypto insider trading in cryptocurrencies and will impose fines on illegal gains from trades. The rules will strengthen oversight and define which actions count as violations. Japan plans to protect investors and reduce market […]

Highlights: California becomes the first state to protect unclaimed crypto assets from liquidation. SB 822 keeps unclaimed crypto in its original form under state custody. The law requires custodians to notify owners before declaring assets unclaimed. California has enacted a […]

Highlights: FIU has resumed review of Binance’s Gopax acquisition after a two-year delay. Approval could allow Binance’s return to South Korea by the end of 2025. U.S. legal settlements improve Binance’s global compliance outlook. The review of Binance’s Gopax acquisition […]

Highlights: Bybit secures first Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the UAE’s SCA. The exchange will expand operations with 500 employees across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Bybit’s 2025 roadmap strengthens its global compliance and regional growth strategy. Bybit has secured […]

Highlights: Russian police seized mining rigs in St Petersburg after uncovering years of illegal power manipulation. Authorities in Russia and Abu Dhabi tighten rules to stop crypto mining abuse and electricity theft on farms. Crypto mining rigs now face stricter […]

Highlights: SEC Chair Paul Atkins plans to finalize a crypto innovation exemption by the end of 2025. The innovation exemption aims to keep developers and startups working in the United States. Clear rules and the SEC innovation exemption could boost […]

Highlights: Dubai’s VARA has fined 19 crypto firms and has warned that unlicensed operations will face strict enforcement actions. The regulator has directed all noncompliant firms to halt services and follow proper licensing rules. VARA is working to maintain investor […]