Crypto Regulation

Highlights: The SEC confirms that liquid staking does not involve securities if providers do not control user assets or investment decisions. The SEC guidance could support staking features in Ethereum ETFs and reduce concerns over managing fund liquidity. Receipt tokens […]

Highlights: The SEC has named ten crypto exchanges for operating without approval. The SEC is planning legal action to stop unauthorized crypto services in the country. The Commission also plans to remove the unregistered platforms from app stores and advertising […]

Highlights: Caroline Pham led CFTC to launch spot crypto trading on regulated futures exchanges. The agency expects public feedback on the rules to be open until August 18. Crypto Sprint aims to speed up digital asset integration using current CFTC […]

Highlights: The far-right proposes Bitcoin mining using extra nuclear power from state-owned EDF facilities. Internal party tensions and energy concerns are creating obstacles for the proposed mining initiative. The rising attacks on crypto leaders may influence the support of the […]

Highlights: Osborne warns the UK is falling behind in the crypto race and needs urgent action to remain globally competitive. FCA will allow retail investors to buy crypto ETNs from October 8, ending a three-year ban on the products. Bank […]

Highlights: a16z has urged lawmakers to fix token definitions in the crypto bill to prevent confusion. The firm warns that market loopholes in the crypto bill could allow insider sales. Andreessen Horowitz calls for clear rules that protect developers and […]

Highlights: Senators raised conflict concerns over Trump’s crypto links and called for action from the top banking regulator. The USD1 stablecoin ties Trump’s wealth to crypto gains, raising ethical questions about public financial oversight. Lawmakers asked the OCC to explain […]

Highlights: CBOE is seeking approval to use one rule for all crypto ETFs to cut delays. New rules may help XRP and Solana ETFs avoid long wait times and meet standard listing requirements. The new rule may trigger more activity […]

Highlights: Indonesia will raise its crypto trade taxes, with foreign transactions facing the highest rate. Crypto buyers in Indonesia will no longer pay VAT under the new rules beginning next month. Mining services in Indonesia will face double VAT, while […]

Highlights: Hong Kong has finalized its stablecoin rules and will start them next month. HKMA has warned the public against trusting unlicensed stablecoin issuers. JD.com plans to launch a stablecoin tied to the Hong Kong dollar. The Hong Kong Monetary […]

Highlights: ASIC noted that Bitget offered high-leverage crypto futures in Australia without holding the required financial license. Bitget promoted risky futures products with high leverage, which breaks Australia’s investor protection rules. Eight countries have warned against Bitget for offering crypto […]

Highlights: Ghana will present a crypto licensing bill to parliament by September 2025 to manage digital asset activity. The Bank of Ghana directed all crypto service providers to register by August 15 ahead of new licensing rules. Over three million […]