Regulation

Highlights: Stablecoin trading in Korea spiked 62% in January. Exchanges discussed USDC and USDe promotions to raise trading activity. The government and banks intervened to stabilize the won-dollar rate. Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea are shifting focus to stablecoins as […]

Highlights: Quidax has discontinued P2P trading amid regulatory pressures in Nigeria’s crypto market. Nigeria’s SEC is imposing stricter capital requirements for crypto service providers. Quidax will shift focus to higher-demand features like instant swaps and order-book trading. Nigerian crypto exchange […]

Highlights: The US SEC has closed its investigations into Gemini without pursuing any enforcement action. The US regulators said their decision stems from their own judgment and does not apply to other related cases. Gemini had reached settlements with state […]

Highlights: Binance aims to secure the MiCA license in Greece ahead of the July 2026 deadline. Greece offers a growing economic environment, ideal for Binance’s operations. The MiCA license will allow Binance to operate across all EU countries. Binance, the […]

Highlights: Banks have made stablecoin oversight their top priority for 2026 amid concerns about deposit losses. Lawmakers are facing pressure to restrict stablecoin yields as banking and crypto groups clash. Crypto firms have rejected tighter rules and have warned against […]

Highlights: The SEC and CFTC are planning talks to align crypto oversight amid ongoing regulatory confusion. U.S. regulators are pushing crypto coordination as Congress delays market structure legislation. Industry divisions and policy delays have clouded U.S. crypto rulemaking. The CFTC […]

Highlights: The Thailand SEC is getting ready to launch crypto ETFs and regulated futures trading. The rules focus on limiting risk through portfolio caps and licensed custody. The stronger oversight will cover influencers, exchanges, and new digital products. The Thailand […]

Highlights: Polymarket was ordered to halt operations in Portugal within 48 hours. Over €103 million bet on the Portuguese election triggered a regulatory response. Portugal joins over 30 nations restricting or banning access to Polymarket’s services. Portugal’s gambling regulator has […]

Highlights: Hong Kong’s securities group rejects the end of the 10% crypto investment exemption. The proposed crypto licensing rules raise entry barriers for traditional managers. New rules could disrupt Web3-focused VC funds due to strict custody conditions. The Hong Kong […]

Last week, the crypto market saw a flurry of key developments that reshaped the industry. From Coinbase’s CEO addressing White House support concerns regarding the CLARITY Act, to South Korea lifting a nine-year cryptocurrency investment ban, regulatory shifts were in […]

Highlights: Belarus has introduced cryptobanks under dual supervision of HTP and the National Bank Joint-stock firms can combine token services with traditional finance Only firms in the High-Tech Park will receive cryptobank approval A new decree, legalizing cryptobanks under dual […]

Highlights: Google Play will block crypto apps in South Korea that fail to submit FIU registration proof by Jan. 28. Overseas exchanges are facing app removal risks due to strict local entity AML and ISMS certification rules. Korea’s crypto enforcement […]