Regulation

Highlights: The new draft bars interest-based stablecoin rewards, which users receive for holding tokens. Stablecoin rewards may survive through loyalty, promotion, or subscription programs. The SEC, CFTC, and Treasury must establish reward regulations within one year. The CLARITY Act’s latest […]

Highlights: The Delaware stablecoin bill introduces rules for issuers and service providers in the state. The bill requires full reserve backing to protect stablecoin users. Lawmakers introduced the bill to update the outdated banking laws in the state. Delaware lawmakers […]

The crypto market moved through a busy week shaped by regulation, fresh institutional moves, exchange shake-ups, and stablecoin developments. U.S. agencies offered clearer rules for major tokens, while companies expanded treasury holdings and new trading products launched. Meanwhile, the ongoing […]

Highlights: Lawmakers are debating stablecoin yield rules under the CLARITY Act, focusing on returns and deposit risks. The proposal blocks passive yield but allows rewards tied to transfers and platform use. Banks have warned of deposit shifts, while crypto firms […]

Highlights: A new proposed bill would repeal South Korea’s planned 22% virtual asset taxation. The People Power Party said crypto investors deserve equal treatment after the stock tax repeal. The Democratic Party responded by saying it will review the bill. […]

Highlights: Canada Revokes 50 MSB licenses this year, with 47 linked to crypto firms. FINTRAC cancelled 23 registrations in one action and increased enforcement speed. Regulators fined crypto platforms for failing to report transactions and meet compliance rules. Canada’s financial […]

Highlights: UK parliamentary committee calls for an urgent ban on crypto political donations. Foreign threats and lack of safeguards pose serious risks to electoral integrity. A proposed moratorium aims to protect UK politics from illicit crypto financing. Lawmakers in the […]

Highlights: Bitcoin Depot to shut down operations in Connecticut after regulators found overcharging and refund failures. Multiple states are taking action as authorities review how crypto ATMs handle fraud and user protection. The company expects up to a 40% revenue […]

Last week, the crypto market moved on a mix of regulation, fresh product launches, security concerns, and major network milestones. From Binance facing scrutiny and BlackRock unveiling an Ethereum staking ETF to Bitcoin crossing 20 million mined coins, the sector […]

Highlights: The Australian Senate has supported a crypto bill that would require digital asset platforms to obtain a financial services license to operate. Industry groups support clearer rules but warn that some definitions may affect wallet and infrastructure providers. The […]

Highlights: Ghana SEC allows 11 crypto firms to test services in a new regulatory sandbox environment. Sandbox testing period lasts 12 months under regulator supervision and compliance rules. Firms may receive licenses after six months if products meet regulatory requirements. […]

Highlights: HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to receive stablecoin licenses. The first stablecoin licenses could be granted as early as March 24. The new licenses will bring traditional financial institutions into stablecoin markets. Hong Kong is on the verge […]