regulation·30d ago
US Agencies Move to Require ID Checks for Fiat-to-Stablecoin Conversions, DeFi Exempt
US regulators propose identity verification for converting dollars to stablecoins, but decentralized exchanges remain outside the rules.
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regulation·30d ago
Australia’s Crypto Travel Rule Takes Effect in July
New regulations require crypto exchanges in Australia to collect and share customer data on transfers from July.
regulation·30d ago
UK Regulator Sets February 2027 Deadline for Crypto Firm Authorization
The FCA publishes final crypto rules, requiring firms to obtain authorization by February 2027.
regulation·30d ago
UK FCA Finalizes Crypto Rules for Capital, Stablecoins, Market Abuse
UK's FCA sets comprehensive crypto regulations covering capital requirements, stablecoins, and market abuse, with October 2027 implementation.
regulation·31d ago
MiCA Full Effect on July 1 May Force 10M EU Crypto Users Off Platforms
The EU's MiCA regulation fully applies from July 1, potentially displacing up to 10 million users from non-compliant platforms.
regulation·31d ago
BIS Annual Report Flags Stablecoin Shortfalls as Money
The Bank for International Settlements says stablecoins lack key money properties and warns of risks in emerging markets.
regulation·31d ago
Binance Exits Europe as EthLabs Launches to Boost Ethereum
Binance shuts European services due to licensing issues; EthLabs nonprofit backed by BitMine and Joe Lubin aims to drive Ethereum adoption.
regulation·33d ago
Basel Capital Rules May Curb Bank Crypto Adoption Despite Regulatory Green Light
Outdated Basel capital standards treat Bitcoin as near-total loss, potentially limiting bank crypto activities.
regulation·34d ago
US GENIUS Act Establishes Federal Framework for Dollar-Backed Stablecoins
The GENIUS Act, signed into law July 18, 2025, creates the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins in the United States.
regulation·35d ago
US Arbitration Giant Launches Legal Layer for Agentic AI Commerce
A major US arbitration firm introduces a legal framework to resolve disputes in autonomous AI transactions.
regulation·35d ago
Coinbase Opens EU-Wide MiCA Hub in Luxembourg as Binance Withdraws Greek Bid
Coinbase launches its Luxembourg-based MiCA hub for all EU member states while Binance pulls out of Greece ahead of the deadline.
regulation·36d ago
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New Prediction Markets Law
Kalshi files lawsuit against Illinois and Governor Pritzker challenging a new state regulatory framework for prediction markets.
regulation·36d ago
Crypto Scammer Sentenced to 15 Months for Impersonating Influencers
New York man Noman Saleem gets 15 months in prison for fake staking scheme on Telegram.
regulation·37d ago
Tokenized Stocks May Follow Traditional Settlement Rails, Filing Shows
A regulatory filing suggests tokenized equity would be settled via existing Wall Street infrastructure.
regulation·38d ago
MiCA Regulation Expected to Drive Smaller Crypto Apps Toward Licensed Custody
BitGo's Bielik acquisition signals a trend where smaller platforms use regulated custody to comply with MiCA.
regulation·39d ago
FCC rule could make phone accounts richer targets for crypto attackers
Proposed FCC rule requiring carriers to retain customer data could expand attack vectors for crypto theft.
regulation·40d ago
Texas Governor Orders Regulators to Make Data Centers Pay for Grid Costs
Governor Greg Abbott wants to end a costly tax exemption and require data centers to fund the electricity grid they strain.
regulation·41d ago
CLARITY Act: Proposed U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Explained
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to establish a federal framework for crypto regulation in the United States.
regulation·42d ago
Judge denies dismissal of campaign finance charges against Ryan Salame's wife
A federal judge has rejected Michelle Bond's attempt to dismiss charges linked to an FTX-funded congressional campaign.
regulation·42d ago
Kentucky Sues Kalshi and Polymarket Over Unlicensed Sports Gambling
Kentucky filed lawsuits against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, accusing them of offering unlicensed sports gambling.
regulation·42d ago
Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool for Licensed Miners
Oman has introduced Omanhash.om as the official mining pool for licensed crypto miners, marking a sovereign push into Bitcoin mining oversight.
regulation·44d ago
Binance Faces EU Exit as Greece Reportedly Set to Reject MiCA License Bid
Greece is reportedly poised to reject Binance's MiCA license application, potentially forcing the crypto exchange to leave the European Union.
regulation·44d ago
India Blocks Telegram Nationwide Until June 22 Over NEET Cheating Concerns
India has ordered internet providers to block Telegram until June 22 after alleged cheating rackets used the platform ahead of the NEET re-exam.
regulation·45d ago
Benchmark Calls SEC's NMS Proposal 'Most Consequential' Crypto Rule of 2025
Investment firm Benchmark says the SEC's plan to rescind two key market rules is the most impactful U.S. crypto regulatory move this year.