Regulation

Highlights: Coinbase seeks narrow GENIUS Act rules to protect developers and open-source platforms. Stablecoins should be treated as cash equivalents for tax and accounting. Excessive regulation may hinder U.S. leadership in digital finance. Crypto exchange Coinbase has responded to the […]

Highlights: Canada plans new stablecoin rules to protect users and improve digital money safety. Bank of Canada will manage new rules, spending $10 million over two years. Experts say new laws could help Canada lead in faster, safer crypto payments. […]

Highlights: Zerohash has secured MiCA license from the Dutch AFM for crypto and stablecoin services. The new license extends Zerohash’s regulatory reach across Europe. Mastercard is reportedly in talks for a $2 billion Zerohash acquisition. The stablecoin firm Zerohash has […]

Highlights: DYdX is planning for U.S. market entry by the end of 2025 with spot trading. The platform will cut fees up to 50% across the board. U.S. regulators may allow crypto perpetual contracts in the near future. DYdX, a […]

Highlights: The Digital Rupiah will be issued by Bank Indonesia, backed by government bonds. The digital stablecoin is designed to incorporate blockchain into the nation’s monetary system. Indonesia ranks seventh in the world in terms of crypto adoption. Bank Indonesia […]

Highlights: a16z leads $12.9 million round to support ZAR’s digital currency launch in Pakistan. Over 100M adults in Pakistan remain unbanked, creating high digital finance demand. ZAR plans to enter African markets next year after its Pakistan pilot phase. Andreessen […]

Highlights: Changpeng Zhao backs crypto adoption in Kyrgyzstan’s digital transformation. Kyrgyzstan launches a national stablecoin and readies a CBDC rollout. Kyrgyzstan strengthens crypto governance with new laws and an expert council. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao visited Kyrgyzstan on a two-day […]

Highlights: Crypto.com applies for a U.S. bank charter to provide custody and staking across blockchains. A national trust bank charter provides federal control and eliminates state-by-state licensing. Crypto.com now competes with other crypto companies moving into the regulated banking space. […]

Highlights: Fortress Trust was shut down due to insolvency and unsafe operations. The company owed $12 million, yet had less than $1.2 million in assets. The cease-and-desist order was issued by Nevada following months of missing reports. Regulators in Nevada […]

Highlights: Revolut secures MiCA license to operate regulated crypto services across 30 EEA countries. The firm introduces Crypto 2.0 with over 280 tokens and zero-fee staking up to 22% APY. The approval strengthens Revolut’s role as a major player in […]

Highlights: Japan’s FSA may permit banks to acquire and hold cryptocurrencies for investment purposes. The regulator also considers allowing banks to register as cryptocurrency exchange operators. Over 12 million crypto accounts already exist in Japan, underscoring regulatory urgency. Japan’s top […]

The crypto market last week saw major global shifts, with Ripple launching a $1 billion XRP treasury and acquiring GTreasury. The U.S. seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from a scam, and regulators are advancing new crypto laws worldwide. Institutional adoption […]