Crypto Regulation
Major U.S. Labor Unions Urge Senators to Oppose the Crypto Bill
Major U.S. labor unions, including the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and others, are urging senators to oppose the Digital...
US Senate to Vote on CLARITY Act Markup, Leaves Crypto Stakeholders Optimistic
Crypto community opinion leaders seem impressed with the latest CLARITY Act markup, with many of them going public with their admiration of sections addressing matters that have come under debate...
ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, and Gemini Predict Scenarios of XRP Breakout Ahead of May 14 CLARITY Act Vote
The price of XRP is drawing attention ahead of the May 14 Senate Banking Committee markup of the CLARITY Act. Several major AI models outline bullish and bearish scenarios tied...
Housing Proposal Found Inside Major Crypto Bill Moving Through Congress
Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett has drawn attention to a surprising section in a major crypto bill currently moving through Congress. In a post on X, Terrett said a housing proposal...
Senate CLARITY Act Vote Puts Crypto Rules and Bank Pressure in Focus
The US Senate Banking Committee will vote on the CLARITY Act on May 14 at 10:30 am ET, pushing one of the biggest crypto market structure bills seen in Washington...
Australian Crypto Investors Face Possible Tax Hike Under CGT Reform Plans
Australia’s government is considering major changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Budget, sparking debate across the investment sector. During an appearance on Sky...
Australia Seizes $5.7M Bitcoin in Darknet Crackdown
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...
52% of Voters Back CLARITY Act as Demand for Crypto Regulation Grows
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...
When is the CLARITY Act Going to Pass? Let’s Ask Claude
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 Warns Clarity Act Could Limit New Crypto Growth
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...
Senator Cramer Says Clarity Act Is Moving Faster Than It Looks
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...
Banking Industry Demands 60 More Days Before Responding to Stablecoin Regulations
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’s State Duma Advances Crypto Framework Bill
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...
FCA Opens Consultation on UK’s Future Crypto Regime
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...
EU MiCA Crypto Framework Set for Review as Crypto Market Evolves
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 Approves Bill Recognizing Crypto as a Financial Asset
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...
National Bank of Rwanda Halts Bybit’s Franc-to-Crypto P2P Support
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 Toss Explores Own Digital Currency Amid Regulatory Delay
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’s VARA Sets Strict Rules for Crypto Derivatives Trading Market
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 Warns Against Crypto Policy Weaponization, Maintains Bullish Market Outlook
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 Voices Accuse US Lawmakers of Protecting Banks Over Stablecoin Innovation
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...
Iron Dome Reservist Charged in a $1,000 Crypto Iran Spy Case
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,...
Crypto Gets Clarity as SEC, CFTC Say Most Tokens Aren’t Securities
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 Releases Draft VASP Regulations, Seeks Public Feedback
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...
SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule for Tokenized Stock Trading Pilot
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,...
