Regulation

Highlights: Blockchain.com is eyeing Africa expansion by focusing on Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa markets. Nigeria and Ghana lead Africa’s crypto regulatory progress toward formal licensing. In South Africa, the DeFi sector is moving forward rapidly, backed by strong […]

Highlights: The SEC’s Crypto Task Force is examining ways to use regulatory sandboxes for tokenized securities trading. Nasdaq advocated for a new “ATS-Digital” trading venue alongside existing rules. Etherealize urged for blockchain recognition as official share registers for efficiency. A […]

Highlights: Caladan opens the NYC office, dedicating 5% of the workforce to U.S. market growth. The firm pursues broker-dealer registration and FINRA membership for regulatory alignment. Changes in policy under Trump have led to better conditions for crypto companies in […]

Highlights: Qakbot malware operator Rustam Gallyamov has had $24 million in crypto seized by the DOJ. The botnet used in global ransomware attacks by Qakbot was dismantled by the FBI. Gallyamov switched to spam bomb attacks after the 2023 disruption. […]

Highlights: The SEC is postponing the decision on Solana ETFs and allowing for public comments on the review. Bitwise and 21Shares, along with other firms, are having to wait longer for the SEC to make a decision. There’s a 90% […]

Highlights: The U.S. Federal Reserve has withdrawn crypto guidance for banks, easing access to digital assets. Banks no longer need prior approval to engage in crypto and stablecoin activities. The decision aligns with broader regulatory changes aimed at supporting crypto […]

Highlights: Slovenia proposes a 25% tax on crypto profits starting in 2026. The new tax will not apply to crypto-to-crypto transactions or wallet transfers. The legislation aims to bring Slovenia’s tax system in line with international standards. The finance ministry […]

Highlights: OpenSea calls on the SEC to clarify NFT marketplace classification under securities law. OpenSea states it does not act as a broker or exchange in any legal or functional sense. The company seeks informal guidance and exemption from proposed […]

Highlights: Bitget secures a DASP license in El Salvador, enhancing its services. The company joins Binance and Bitfinex as major exchanges in El Salvador. El Salvador’s regulatory framework attracts global crypto companies. Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, […]

Highlights: OKX was fined $1.2M by Malta for past anti-money laundering breaches. FIAU flagged OKX’s onboarding, monitoring, and risk assessment failures. OKX recently improved compliance and hired a new legal officer amid regulatory scrutiny. Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) […]

Highlights: Coinbase secures registration with the FIU allowing it to offer crypto services in India. The company plans to launch retail services in India by late 2025. India’s growing developer ecosystem is a major opportunity for Coinbase’s expansion. Coinbase, a […]

Highlights: South Korea is set to test a CBDC by allowing users to use deposit tokens for real transactions at select stores. The Bank of Korea will pilot the CBDC for three months. The test may lead to the adoption […]