Regulation

Highlights: New Zealand’s regulator says NZDD Stablecoin does not qualify as a financial product under the law. Officials say the token does not pay interest or returns, so regulators do not treat it as an investment product. The decision followed […]

Highlights: FDIC is planning rules to block stablecoin deposit insurance under the GENIUS Act. Stablecoin holders will not receive the $250,000 protection given to bank deposits. Regulators are seeking public comments as banks warn stablecoins could pull money from deposits. […]

Highlights: Revolut has introduced its UK bank after obtaining a full license.  The new UK bank will provide deposit accounts and more.  The firm is expected to grow its banking offerings to 13 million customers in the UK market.  British […]

Highlights: The Justice Department is reviewing transactions on Binance linked to suspected Iranian financial networks. Iran-linked crypto transactions on Binance have drawn scrutiny as investigators review more than $1B in transfers. Binance denies wrongdoing and says its internal review traced […]

The crypto market last week saw a series of significant developments, from regulatory actions to investment shifts and legal victories. Notable events included President Trump’s push for regulatory clarity, legal wins for Uniswap, and new crypto laws in countries like […]

Highlights: South Korea plans to regulate the use of stablecoins in businesses. Legal contradictions are leading to the exclusion of stablecoins in investments. Stablecoins face legal hurdles under the Foreign Exchange Act in South Korea. The financial authorities in South […]

Highlights: Strike has gained NYDFS approval that allows the company to launch its Bitcoin services in New York. The customers can now buy and automate Bitcoin purchases through the Strike platform. Strike also lets users convert paychecks into Bitcoin and […]

Highlights: Dubai Regulator orders KuCoin to stop offering crypto services in the emirate without a VARA license. Dubai’s VARA warns residents to avoid KuCoin and check licensed crypto platforms before trading. Dubai requires all crypto firms to obtain approval before […]

Highlights: Bitcoin’s price surge above $74,000 is triggering the broad crypto market recovery. Reduced geopolitical conflicts and peace negotiations boost investor confidence in digital assets. The current crypto market rally is being driven by institutional demand, particularly in Bitcoin ETFs. […]

Highlights: South Korea plans to limit major shareholders in crypto exchanges to address governance risks. Bithumb and Gopax may need ownership restructuring when the proposal passes. The Digital Asset Basic Act will also address stablecoins and crypto ETFs when passed. […]

Highlights: Indiana signs Bitcoin bill that allows retirement plans to offer crypto investment options through brokerage accounts. The new law protects crypto self-custody and blocks extra taxes or restrictions on digital asset payments. The bill defines cryptocurrency in state law […]

Highlights: The ECB warns stablecoins are linked to falling bank deposits and slower corporate lending. Deposit shifts push banks toward more expensive market funding and tighter credit conditions. Dollar-backed tokens dominate the market and raise concerns over the euro area’s […]