Crypto Regulation

Highlights: Lee has warned that crypto volatility prevents it from acting as money. The FSC nominee has dismissed crypto but has voiced support for the stablecoin plans. Over 16 million South Koreans now use local exchanges as younger investors seek […]

Highlights: Unicoin has challenged the SEC lawsuit by claiming disclosures were distorted and projections were wrongly treated as fraud. The SEC had accused the company of overstating asset values and misleading investors. The company says SEC actions halted its token […]

Highlights: Fenwick denies a role in FTX, as it argues the lawsuit relies on flawed claims and stale information from past cases. Plaintiffs cite Nishad Singh’s testimony, but Fenwick says it only gave routine legal advice on common founder loans. […]

Highlights: Kraken has met with the SEC to discuss tokenized stocks and explore global trading opportunities for investors. Tokenized stocks allow 24/7 trading and could grow to over $1 trillion if adoption increases. Real-world asset tokenization may reach 16 trillion […]

Highlights: The DOJ is set to stop charging crypto developers unless there is proof of intent. The assistant attorney general said writing code is not a crime, and prosecutors will only pursue cases with deliberate illegal activity. Crypto advocates welcomed […]

Highlights: The Pennsylvania crypto bill aims to stop public officials from profiting from digital assets while in office. The bill requires disclosure of holdings over $1000 and divestiture within 90 days after passage. Violations can lead to fines of up […]

Highlights: CoinW crypto laundering scandal involved $2.3 billion and 1,539 victims. Fourteen suspects have been indicted, with the lead ringleader facing a 25-year prison sentence. Over 40 fake stores were used to launder funds disguised as investments. Taiwanese authorities revealed […]

Highlights: BNB treasury firm Windtree Therapeutics will be delisted from Nasdaq on August 21. The company’s stock has crashed 98% in six months to $0.11. Windtree’s BNB pivot raised $580 million but failed to maintain stock stability. Nasdaq announced that […]

Highlights: China eyes yuan-backed stablecoins to accelerate currency adoption. Stablecoins could boost China’s role in cross-border trade. U.S. regulatory changes pressure China to shift its crypto stance. China is preparing to make a new step in expanding its worldwide financial […]

Highlights: A top Fed executive is pushing for ‘de minimis’ crypto ownership for Central Bank staff. Michelle Bowman says easing restrictions will help the Federal Reserve attract skilled staff with crypto expertise. The Fed aligns with OCC and FDIC by […]

Highlights: Illinois becomes the first Midwestern state to pass strong crypto laws protecting consumers from scams. Governor Pritzker criticizes Trump’s crypto approach and emphasizes safeguards against misleading claims and unsafe platforms. New rules require crypto businesses to register, follow security […]

Highlights: The U.S. Treasury has invited public input on detecting illicit activity in digital assets and stablecoins. Public feedback will guide research on the effectiveness, privacy, cybersecurity, and costs of crypto monitoring tools. Stablecoins could expand dollar access for billions […]