Regulation

Highlights: Binance entered a BlockShoals partnership under the Philippine SEC sandbox framework. BlockShoals will act as the approved local participant during supervised testing. The sandbox phase should start in the second half of 2026. The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, […]

Last week, policy, stablecoin oversight, Bitcoin treasury strategies, exchange compliance, and security breaches shaped the crypto market. Regulators moved carefully on tokenized stocks and stablecoins, while public companies added more digital assets to their balance sheets. Meanwhile, lawsuits, hacks, bankruptcy […]

Highlights: ECB concerns have placed euro stablecoins at the center of Europe’s digital finance talks. Bruegel says strict MiCA rules could shift tokenized markets toward dollar-backed assets. EU ministers remain split as banks, stablecoin issuers, and policymakers weigh the next […]

The crypto market saw a busy week of policy progress, institutional expansion, and sharp price pressure. The CLARITY Act moved closer to a Senate vote, major banks advanced tokenized products, and stablecoin plans expanded across regions. However, overall market weakness […]

Highlights: The CLARITY Act has advanced 15-9 after Gallego and Alsobrooks joined Republicans. The bill now moves toward floor talks and Senate merger negotiations. Crypto market has responded well, with Bitcoin surging above $82K. The Senate Banking Committee advanced the […]

Highlights: The CFTC eased reporting rules for platforms offering prediction market event contracts. Event contract trading platforms received fresh relief from selected swap reporting requirements. Several states still oppose federally regulated prediction market platforms. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission […]

Highlights: Crypto.com can now help Dubai residents pay government fees with cryptocurrencies. Crypto payments through the platform will settle in UAE dirhams or approved stablecoins. Emirates Airlines and Dubai Duty Free could later add Crypto.com payment options. Crypto.com has received […]

Highlights: AUSTRAC launches supervision campaigns covering OTC crypto operators and local exchanges. Australia’s VASP reforms now cover custody, brokerage, and other virtual asset services. New rules move crypto oversight closer to financial services licensing and AML checks. Crypto firms in […]

Highlights: South Korea will require registration for firms handling overseas crypto transfers. Exchanges and custody firms now face direct finance ministry oversight. Illegal foreign exchange violations may draw tougher penalties. South Korea has approved foreign exchange rules that place cross-border […]

Highlights: South Korea will tax virtual asset gains from January 1, 2027. Gains above 2.5 million won will face a combined 22% rate. Critics want capital gains treatment and loss carryforwards before the rollout. South Korea has confirmed that taxation […]

The crypto market saw another busy week as regulation, policy, DeFi security, and institutional treasury activity moved together. Several governments progressed with tax rules, sanctions, and licensing requirements. Meanwhile, firms expanded tokenized stocks, stablecoin payments, Bitcoin treasuries, and recovery plans […]

Highlights: Lummis says the CLARITY Act will protect developers who do not control user funds. Lawmakers are revising the bill to target criminals without affecting software builders. Developers could gain safe harbor periods to test and launch protocols without early […]