Regulations

Highlights: The Senate Banking Committee will vote on January 16, 2026, on CLARITY Act crypto rules. Chairman Tim Scott plans to vote even without full agreement among senators. The CLARITY Act names CFTC as the primary regulator and clarifies securities […]

Highlights: India registers 49 crypto exchanges under FIU rules to monitor suspicious transactions. The FIU report shows crypto funds are used in gambling, fraud, and illegal websites. Authorities say exchanges must follow strict rules, audits, and reporting to maintain accountability. […]

Highlights: Miller sees Bitcoin’s strength coming from the economy, not world events. He notes Bitcoin follows long-term money trends over centuries of disinflation. Miller said recent trading shows Bitcoin could climb to new record highs soon. Bitcoin is again drawing […]

Highlights: Turkmenistan has permitted crypto mining under a state-licensed system with central bank oversight. The new law permits mining and exchanges, but blocks the use of crypto for payments or as legal tender. Mining may grow slowly due to strict […]

Highlights: California wants to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and social programs. Crypto leaders warn the tax could make rich people leave the state. Experts say similar taxes in other countries failed and hurt the economy. California’s proposed 2026 […]

Highlights: Sberbank will offer loans secured by cryptocurrency for investors. Deputy Chairman Popov confirmed collaboration with regulators on crypto services. Moscow and St. Petersburg Exchanges are also ready for crypto trading. Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is moving closer to offering […]

Highlights: Lithuania warns crypto firms to get licenses before the end of the year. Only a few crypto companies have applied for the required licenses. Authorities say all client funds must be returned before closing services. Lithuania has issued a […]

Highlights: Spain sets 2026 deadline for full enforcement of MiCA and DAC8 crypto rules.  More than 60 crypto firms must obtain MiCA licenses to operate legally. DAC8 mandates detailed reporting of all crypto transactions to Spanish tax authorities. Spain is […]

Highlights: Russia allows limited crypto access for all, keeping strict rules to reduce risks. Non-qualified investors face yearly limits, risk tests, and must buy through one platform. Qualified investors get wider access, but anonymous and privacy-focused cryptocurrencies remain banned. Russia’s […]

Highlights: Lawmakers ask IRS to review crypto staking tax rules before 2026. They propose taxing staking rewards only once to reduce challenges. Industry leaders support fair taxation to maintain U.S. crypto leadership. A group of 18 bipartisan US House lawmakers […]

Highlights: Bybit returns to the UK after two years and now offers 100 crypto pairs. The exchange partners with Archax to follow rules and restart operations safely. Bybit rebounds from $1.46 billion hack, now managing over $6.2 billion in assets. […]

Highlights: SEC has eased cryptocurrency enforcement while stock and bond markets remain largely unchanged. Nearly 60% of crypto-related cases were dismissed or placed on hold since January. Trump-linked crypto projects, including memecoin and American Bitcoin, gained attention this year. The […]