Regulation

Highlights: Nevada regulators say Coinbase sports event contracts violate state gambling law. The case shows rising tension between state rules and federal oversight. Nevada has increased enforcement actions against crypto firms in recent months. The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed […]

Highlights: Arizona officials reported losses after scammers increasingly used crypto ATMs to target residents. Crypto ATM scams often rely on fear and urgency to manipulate their victims. The new state rules limit transactions and require refunds when victims report fraud. […]

Highlights: Ripple receives full EMI license approval from Luxembourg’s CSSF. The license boosts Ripple Payments across the European Union. The firm now holds over 75 licenses globally. Ripple, a major financial technology company, has received final authorization for its Electronic […]

Highlights: HKMA plans to issue a limited first batch of stablecoin issuer approvals in March after completing detailed reviews. The stablecoin license approvals will depend on use cases and strong AML compliance standards. The stablecoin ordinance requires all fiat-backed issuers […]

The crypto market faced sharp swings last week as Bitcoin dropped below $75K and regulatory developments intensified. From Trump’s Fed pick stirring Bitcoin optimism to Tether’s rising gold dominance and major shifts in SEC policy, the week delivered high-stakes headlines […]

Highlights: The Coinbase lawsuit will continue after a Delaware judge declined to throw out the insider trading case. The judge allowed the case to proceed despite an internal review that cleared Coinbase directors. Coinbase is facing separate shareholder and regulatory […]

Highlights: The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the CLARITY Act draft after a narrow party-line vote. The bill assigns crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC while adding registration and customer protection rules. Senate Banking Committee delays and ethics disputes continue […]

Highlights: White House talks aim to resolve stablecoin reward disputes that are delaying the CLARITY Act. Banks and crypto firms remain divided over third-party yield on dollar-pegged stablecoins. Senate delays continue as committees struggle to align on crypto market oversight. […]

Highlights: UK regulators banned the Coinbase ad for linking crypto investing with cost of living pressure. The watchdog said the ads lacked clear warnings about crypto investment risks. Coinbase remains licensed in the UK despite tighter rules on crypto marketing. […]

Highlights: SEC has backed Ripple’s argument that speculation alone should not trigger US securities rules. Lawmakers have delayed crypto market structure talks while agencies prepare joint coordination meetings. The new regulatory drafts propose flexible tests for digital asset classification instead […]

Highlights: Australia has fined BPS Financial after the court found years of unlicensed Qoin Wallet activity. The Federal Court noted that BPS misled users about approval and token use. ASIC has stepped up enforcement across crypto exchanges and market infrastructure […]

The crypto industry entered the final week of January with high-stakes policy shifts, institutional moves, and unexpected shakeups. From Trump’s pro-crypto stance at Davos to the ABA’s stablecoin crackdown, the week offered a dense mix of political, regulatory, and market […]