Crypto Regulation
South Korea’s Financial Overhaul Includes Ending Capital Gains Tax
South Korea to address the abolition of capital gains tax on Dec. 10. The Financial Supervisory Service backs policies for capital market growth. DPK prioritizes…
David Sacks Joins Call to Investigate Operation Choke Point 2.0
David Sacks calls for a closer examination of Operation Choke Point 2.0. Chris Lane, former CTO of Silvergate, revealed how regulators abruptly dismantled the bank's…
Yellen Pushes for Stablecoin Oversight as Financial Risks Mount
Yellen calls for stronger crypto oversight to tackle financial vulnerabilities and stablecoin risks FSOC highlights rising commercial real estate stress and private credit transparency challenges …
Solana ETFs Face SEC Pushback as Market Waits for 2025 Changes
SEC to reject 19b-4 filings for Solana spot ETFs, signaling continued regulatory resistance. Multiple asset managers, including Grayscale, seek Solana spot ETF approvals amid delays. …
Trump’s AI and Crypto Czar: What David Sacks Brings to the Role
President-elect Donald Trump announced David Sacks as AI and crypto czar. Sacks is the former chief operating officer of PayPal. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse backed…
Australia’s Crypto Rules Are Changing—Here’s What to Expect in 2025
AUSTRAC boosts scrutiny on 1,200 crypto ATMs and 400 exchanges to prevent illegal activities. Stricter KYC and reporting rules enforced under Australia’s anti-money laundering laws. …
Russia Jails Hydra Founder for Life, $5 Billion Darknet Crypto Market Exposed
Hydra founder Stanislav Moiseev has been sentenced to life imprisonment. A Russian court sentenced all 15 of Moiseev’s accomplices from 8 to 23 years. Cars,…
Ripple CTO Blasts Chokepoint 2.0: ‘A Despicable Evil’ in Crypto Banking
Ripple CTO David Schwartz highlights the potential dangers of the government’s indirect regulation. Indirect regulation could lead to First Amendment violations and Fourth Amendment evasion.…
Taiwan Introduces Tough AML Rules: Crypto Firms Must Register Locally
Taiwan enforces AML rules for VASPs, mandating strict registration by November 30. New AML measures aim to curb illicit crypto activities and enhance market transparency.…
South Korea’s Crypto Tax Reform Stalls as Parties Debate Timelines
South Korea’s proposed tax regime for crypto-related ventures met a bottleneck. The ruling party and the opposition disagree on 11 non-contentious tax bills. South Korea…
