Crypto Regulation
GAP 3 Partners Receives VASP License From Dubai’s VARA
Dubai’s financial regulators have officially licensed the first firm in the Emirate to provide crypto investment advice, a move that creates a compliant gateway for institutional money to enter the...
Singapore’s June 30 Crypto Deadline Forces Firms to Secure License or Exit
Effective June 30, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will require any Singapore-based crypto entity serving overseas clients to obtain a Digital Token Service Provider (DTSP) licence or immediately cease...
Hong Kong Enacts Stablecoin Ordinance, Launches High-Threshold Licensing Regime
Hong Kong is implementing a stringent new licensing regime for stablecoin issuers, a move designed to cement the city’s status as a regulated hub for digital assets. Under the new...
The Link Between UAE’s Crypto-Friendly Laws and Its $45.6 Billion FDI Record
In light of the UAE’s surge in FDI and proactive regulatory moves, the country is rapidly evolving into one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions across the globe. This is mainly...
Malta’s Crypto License Rush Puts EU’s MiCA Law to the Test
The EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is facing a significant test as member nations have expressed concern over the potential effect of approvals by relatively small nations. A...
Fulfilling a Campaign Promise: South Korea’s New President Pushes for Crypto Reforms
South Korea’s government is moving to tighten its regulatory grip on the nation’s booming cryptocurrency market, proposing a new law that would bring crypto exchange token listings under direct government...
UK Breaks With Past Policy, Opens Crypto ETN Market to Retail Investors
In a significant policy reversal, the UK’s top financial regulator is now opening the door for retail investors to buy and sell crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs). The move from the...
SEC to Host June 9 Roundtable on DeFi Regulation in Washington
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a public roundtable on June 9, 2025, focused on decentralized finance (DeFi). The event, titled “DeFi and the American Spirit,” will...
Switzerland Ends Some Banking Secrecy for Crypto, Will Share Data with 74 Nations; US Excluded
Switzerland’s Federal Council has adopted a new bill that sets the stage for the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) on crypto assets with 74 partner countries. This group includes all...
Capitol Hill Set for Major Crypto Policy Week with CLARITY Act in Focus
Capitol Hill prepares for a major week in cryptocurrency policy development, with multiple high-profile events scheduled that affect the regulatory sector. The House Financial Services Committee has officially confirmed a...
BRCA & CLARITY Acts: Why These Top 8 Crypto Groups Want The Two Bills Merged
In a notable show of unity, eight of the most prominent crypto policy organizations issued a joint statement urging Congress to include the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) in the...
SEC Chair Atkins Declares a ‘New Day’ in Crypto Regulation with Clear Rules
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has committed to bringing a “new day” for the agency’s stance on digital assets. Atkins explained to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee...
Ctrl Alt Becomes First Firm in Dubai Approved by VARA for Crypto Issuer Services
Abu Dhabi-based Ctrl Alt, a regulated digital assets infrastructure provider, just received a significant regulatory green light from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This approval makes Ctrl Alt the...
India Charts Course for Crypto Regulation with June Discussion Paper
India will likely publish a discussion paper in June 2025 to explore policy frameworks for crypto assets. This step comes as digital currencies gain more traction globally, partly thanks to...
Australia’s ASIC Initiates Civil Penalty Proceedings Against ACX Ex-Director Liang Guo
Australia’s top financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has launched civil penalty proceedings against Liang “Allan” Guo. Guo is a former director of Blockchain Global and was...
Russia Develops Framework for Elite Crypto Investments & ETF Products
Russia’s Central Bank is moving forward with plans to launch regulated cryptocurrency investments for elite investors through a new pilot program. This framework will allow select individuals and institutions to...
Russia: Anonymity in Crypto Transactions Is Now Officially a “Myth”
Recent reports indicate that Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) has confirmed that cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country are sharing user transaction data with authorities without requiring court orders....
India’s Supreme Court Pressures Government to Regulate Crypto, Not Ban It
On May 19, 2025, India’s Supreme Court questioned why the central government has yet to create clear rules for cryptocurrencies. Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh said banning digital...
Dubai Crypto Regulator Updates Rulebooks, Sets June 19 Compliance Deadline
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued updated regulatory guidelines for licensed crypto companies. This gives firms until June 19 to comply with the new requirements. The regulator announced...
Conflict of Interest Allegations Against Trump Stall U.S. Crypto Legislation Talks
Efforts to advance major U.S. crypto legislation stalled last Tuesday after House Democrats blocked a key joint committee hearing, citing concerns directly linked to President Donald Trump’s involvement in cryptocurrency...
EU’s Strict New Crypto Regulations: Privacy Coins, Anonymous Accounts Banned by 2027
Europe is adopting stringent anti-money laundering standards that prohibit privacy coins and anonymous crypto account operations starting from July 1, 2027. Crypto service providers (CASPs) including exchanges and financial institutions...
UK’s FCA Plans to Block Borrowed Funds for Crypto Purchases
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed to stop consumers from borrowing money, including using credit cards, to invest in cryptocurrencies. The measure is part of a wider set...
SEC Drops Dragonchain Lawsuit as Agency Revises Crypto Enforcement Approach
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed to dismiss its 2022 lawsuit against blockchain infrastructure firm Dragonchain. The joint document, filed at the Seattle federal court on April...
SEC Actions Across Binance, Ripple Suggest Coordinated Resolution Push
The legal battle between crypto exchange Binance and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saw a new development Friday with both parties jointly requesting a 60-day pause in...
Australian Regulator’s Pig Butchering Cracks Down 95 Firms in Major Scam Sweep
Australia’s corporate watchdog, ASIC, intensified its crackdown on digital asset fraud, successfully shutting down 95 firms accused of running large-scale “pig butchering” scams through online investment schemes and romance baiting....
