Regulation

Highlights: SEC has ended its Zcash Foundation probe without charges, closing a review that began with a 2023 subpoena. The ZEC price and trading volume rose after the SEC closed its review, easing a major regulatory overhang. The decision reflects […]

Highlights: Alchemy Pay has secured a South Dakota Money Transmitter License. The company is building a bridge between fiat and digital economies with its RWA platform. Alchemy Pay aims to launch its stablecoin and enhance global operations with the new […]

Highlights: Ripple has secured preliminary EMI approval in Luxembourg, expanding its European footprint. Luxembourg’s regulatory clarity enhances Ripple’s ability to scale cross-border payments. Ripple’s global portfolio now includes over 75 regulatory licenses, positioning it for growth. Ripple, a major financial […]

Highlights: Kalshi wins a temporary legal halt against Tennessee regulators. Tennessee’s cease-and-desist order is frozen until January 26. Kalshi argues its operations are federally regulated under the CFTC. A federal judge has temporarily blocked a cease-and-desist order on the prediction […]

Highlights: Dubai tightens crypto regulation to enhance market integrity and transparency. Privacy tokens are banned in DIFC to comply with global anti-money laundering standards. Crypto firms are now responsible for evaluating and approving their own assets under DFSA rules. Dubai […]

Highlights: Jerome Powell has warned that legal threats against the Fed could weaken its independence and damage trust. DOJ subpoenas tied to the recent Federal Reserve renovation have raised fresh concerns about political pressure on policy decisions. Lawmakers from both […]

Last week was marked by significant developments in the crypto market, including legal battles over Bitcoin in both the U.S. and South Korea, to major shifts in the institutional environment. At the same time, trends are shaping globally, as Japan […]

Highlights: India has tightened KYC rules for crypto users with live selfie checks and regular data updates. Exchange breaches accelerated stricter onboarding, monitoring, and AML enforcement across platforms. Privacy coins, ICO limits, and high taxes continue to shape India’s cautious […]

Highlights: The CLARITY Act separates the roles of the SEC and CFTC, ensuring clear crypto regulation. The purpose of the bill is to establish a more stable market environment for investors. The bill requires bipartisan support to pass in the […]

Highlights: An anti-DeFi group has launched TV ads as lawmakers debate whether DeFi should be included in the crypto bill. The Fox News ads are drawing public attention to the DeFi debate just days before the Senate committee vote. Lawmakers […]

Highlights: South Korea plans to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs as part of its plan to bring crypto into regulated financial markets. Lawmakers are working to finalize stablecoin rules and the Digital Asset Act by this month. Courts and regulators now […]

Highlights: Vietnam plans to approve pilot crypto exchanges before January 15 under a tightly controlled sandbox model. Regulators will allow only five firms with strong institutional backing and high capital to enter the first phase. Multiple agencies will jointly monitor […]