Crypto Regulation

Australian authorities seized about $5.7 million worth of Bitcoin after investigators uncovered an alleged darknet-linked crypto operation, adding to growing scrutiny around digital asset crime in the country. Detectives from...

A new national survey from HarrisX, covering 2,008 registered voters, has delivered a clear message to Congress: Americans want crypto legislation passed, and they want the United States to lead...

The CLARITY Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation facing the cryptocurrency industry. The bill, which aims to establish a comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework, has encountered...

Charles Hoskinson has raised concerns that the proposed Clarity Act in the United States could restrict the development of new blockchain projects. Speaking during an interview on the Crypto Coin...

While the Senate Banking Committee stayed quiet on Friday and a markup slipped out of April’s reach, Senator Kevin Cramer is pushing back against the narrative that the Clarity Act...

Four of the most powerful banking lobby groups in the United States have jointly written to four federal agencies asking for more time before the industry must respond to stablecoin...

Russia is finally bringing cryptocurrency out of the grey zone, and the rules are stricter than many expected. The State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, passed the first reading...

The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a new consultation on guidance for the UK’s future crypto regime, marking another step toward full crypto regulation in Britain. The regulator said the...

On April 15, 2026, Peter Kerstens announced at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 that the European Commission (EU) will launch a public consultation to review MiCA. The review ensures the crypto...

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has advanced a bill to reclassify cryptocurrency as a financial asset under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The legislation is currently moving through parliament, with...

Rwanda’s central bank has warned that Bybit’s new support for Rwandan franc trading on its P2P platform is not authorized. The regulator said crypto transactions involving the local currency remain...

South Korea’s fintech company Toss plans to launch its own digital currency. The firm is weighing a native token on a Layer 1 blockchain while also exploring Layer 2 options...

Dubai has moved to formalize oversight of crypto derivatives trading through a newly introduced regulatory framework, marking an expansion of its virtual assets regime. The rules, issued by the Dubai...

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said US crypto policy must be locked into law to prevent political misuse. His warning comes as regulators shift stance and classify 16 major cryptocurrencies as...

Crypto market participants reacted strongly when new details from the CLARITY Act indicated a direct restriction on stablecoin yield. The proposed language would ban platforms from offering interest “directly or...

An Israeli Iron Dome reservist has been charged with passing sensitive military intelligence to Iranian agents in exchange for about $1,000 in crypto. Authorities allege the suspect shared GPS coordinates,...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a joint interpretation on March 17, 2026, declaring that most crypto assets are not securities. ...

Kenya has taken a major step toward regulating its crypto sector by releasing draft rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), opening the framework for public feedback ahead of full...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change allowing Nasdaq to support trading and settlement of securities in tokenized form.  The decision, signed on March 18,...

Coin Center has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prioritize formal rulemaking over case-by-case relief and to reassess the role of intermediaries in blockchain-based financial systems....

The SEC clarified that most crypto assets are not securities, ending more than a decade of regulatory ambiguity that pushed crypto firms offshore and stifled domestic innovation.  SEC Chairman Paul...

Vietnamese companies are racing to secure the country’s first domestic cryptocurrency licenses as the government moves to limit trading on overseas platforms. Authorities plan to launch a pilot scheme for...

South Korean law enforcement has introduced its first formal guidelines governing the seizure and management of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, shifting how authorities handle digital assets that are difficult to trace and...

Lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders converge for a pivotal week in crypto policy. The spotlight is on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act), which aims to...

Hong Kong authorities are preparing to grant the city’s first licenses allowing institutions to issue fiat-backed stablecoins, marking a key move in the government’s broader effort to formalize oversight of...