Regulators ramp up US stablecoin rules as GENIUS Act takes effect
A second FDIC rule on prudential requirements will follow early next year. The FDIC will supervise bank subsidiaries issuing payment...
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Jordan to Lift Crypto Trading Ban, Launch Regulatory Framework by Year-End
Jordan is set to lift its ban on cryptocurrency trading, with the Jordan Securities Commission confirming that a comprehensive digital...
Stablecoin Taxation Measures Spark Heated Debate in Brazil
Rumors of taxing stablecoin flows in Brazil have sparked a debate between some lawmakers and the Ministry of Finance. While...
Beijing Strengthens Prohibitive Stance on Crypto Speculation as Risks Grow
China’s top financial and law enforcement agencies recently convened a high-level meeting to reaffirm and strengthen the nation’s total prohibitive...
South Korea’s FSC Expands Travel Rule, Tightens Oversight of Crypto Transactions
South Korea announced plans to expand the travel rule to cover smaller crypto transactions and bar individuals with serious criminal...
SEC Set to Examine Tokenization Rules With Coinbase, Blackrock, Galaxy, Robinhood Joining
The SEC’s Dec. 4 meeting channels accelerating crypto-industry energy as Coinbase, Blackrock, Galaxy, and Robinhood join regulators to advance tokenized-equity...
Texas buys $5mn BTC ETF, pushes for Bitcoin reserve plan
The state legislation sets aside $10 million for Bitcoin accumulation. Texas is preparing a formal tender to choose a custodian...
Acting CFTC Chair Seeks CEOs for ‘Innovation Council,’ Citing Crypto
Caroline Pham, acting chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, called for nominations of CEOs to fill seats on...
Animoca Brands wins Abu Dhabi approval to launch regulated fund
Animoca must meet capital, compliance, and operational conditions before final approval. The firm already secured in-principle approval for a crypto...
‘Cash to Crypto’ Swaps Fund Global Crime, Says UK National Crime Agency
UK authorities have stepped up efforts to dismantle crypto-linked money laundering networks, warning that cash couriers are a vital link...
SEC Crypto Task Force Sets New Date for Privacy Roundtable as Mounting Threats Demand Stronger Policies
Crypto markets are surging into a new era of data protection as regulators spotlight privacy tech poised to redefine transparency,...
Bitcoin for America Act: US Lawmaker Seeks BTC Tax Option With 20-Year Treasury Rules
A nationwide boost for taxpayers takes shape as a new plan would let Americans use bitcoin for federal payments while...
Basel Power Struggle Deepens With Stablecoin Momentum Forcing Rapid Rethink
Surging stablecoin adoption and fast-evolving blockchain markets are igniting urgent momentum for a sweeping reset of global bank capital rules,...
ECB Monitors Surging Dollar Tokens With Heightened Focus on Volatile Spillovers
Explosive stablecoin momentum is reshaping cross-border liquidity flows and intensifying pressure on Europe’s policy framework, signaling a pivotal shift as...
Hong Kong crypto rules attract global banks as AMINA wins new approval
The licence covers 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, USD,C and Tether. AMINA reported a 233% increase in Hong Kong trading...
How Market Structure Votes could Influence 2026 Crypto Voters
With the longest US government shutdown in the country’s history now over, some lawmakers have turned their attention to passing...
Singapore Finalizes Stablecoin Framework With Tokenized-Bill Trials Driving Next-Wave Flows
Singapore’s push toward resilient tokenized finance accelerates as MAS locks in stablecoin standards and launches broad settlement trials, signaling rising...
Why the European Commission wants to seize control of crypto oversight
MiCA currently lets companies gain cross-border access via a single national licence. National regulators and firms fear a loss of...
Draft Law Accuses Central Bank of Brazil of ‘Overreaching’ With Stablecoin Rules
A draft introduced in the Brazilian Congress seeks to void the recently issued stablecoin rules, arguing they represent regulatory overreach...
US SEC and CFTC Operations Set to Resume after 43-day Gov’t Shutdown
Employees who were furloughed during the US government shutdown are expected to return to work at the Securities and Exchange...
Bank of England Proposes £20,000 Limit in Landmark Stablecoin Framework
The Bank of England proposed rigorous rules for sterling stablecoins, including allowing up to 60% of reserves in short-term UK...
Brazil Issues New Crypto Regulations, Tightens Controls on Stablecoins Transactions and VASPs
The Central Bank of Brazil has finalized rules governing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and stablecoin transactions, focusing on financial...
