Crypto Regulation

The Bank of Tanzania is about to come up with a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and other virtual assets as the country moves toward formal oversight of its...

UK cryptocurrency regulation is entering a major shift in 2026, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requiring crypto exchanges to obtain full authorization. Starting 30 September 2026, UK crypto firms...

Revolut has moved closer to launching cryptocurrency services in the United Arab Emirates after receiving in-principle approval for a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory...

Global cryptocurrency regulations are evolving rapidly in 2026, with several countries introducing major changes to virtual asset frameworks. These adjustments are reshaping how businesses and retail users interact with digital...

India’s crypto market has strong growth potential over the next five years. However, that expansion is likely to bring tighter tax, reporting, identity verification, and anti-money-laundering controls. India’s current direction...

Coinbase announced it has been granted a UK MiFID license, officially authorizing the platform to offer investment services, including equities and derivatives. The license positions Coinbase to expand beyond crypto...

Europe’s landmark crypto regulation is producing an outcome its architects did not intend. Rather than driving users toward regulated platforms, MiCA appears to be pushing them in the opposite direction....

Senator Cynthia Lummis said lawmakers are close to finalizing the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act after months of negotiations, with the Senate aiming to release the bill’s final text and...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is launching a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) focused on the digital operational resilience of Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs), with particular attention to...

Russia has moved one step closer to introducing a comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurrencies after the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee approved the final version of the country’s crypto bill...

Colombia is strengthening financial risk oversight after the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia updated its SARLAFT supervisory tools. The updated module is aimed at supervised entities and may increase compliance scrutiny...

Coinbase announced it had obtained a UK investment services authorization (MiFID license), which allows it to expand beyond crypto and offer traditional financial products, including equities and derivatives, to UK...

The CLARITY Act faces a tighter path in Congress after its passage odds fell to 48%. The bill would separate digital commodities from securities. Its outcome could shape federal oversight...

South Korea’s Supreme Court has proposed updating the country’s Civil Execution Rules to establish formal procedures for seizing crypto assets when courts need to enforce their decisions. Until now, courts...

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Professionals Association has urged the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to refine its virtual asset regulatory framework. The group wants lower compliance costs, improvements to...

The race to pass the CLARITY Act has entered its most critical phase as the White House’s earlier goal of signing the bill into law by July 4 has already...

Ripple has secured full authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, clearing a wider regulatory path across 30 EEA markets. The San Francisco-based digital asset infrastructure firm received...

Dubai has widened its lead in Asia’s regulated crypto market after issuing its 50th Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license, establishing its position as one of the most active jurisdictions...

The Major County Sheriffs of America has withdrawn its opposition to the CLARITY Act after receiving clarification about Section 604. The shift removes a law-enforcement obstacle as senators seek a...

India remains behind major markets in the crypto regulation race, but it has not ignored the sector. The country has built tax, anti-money laundering, and monitoring rules while avoiding a...

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives has become the first major law enforcement organisation to formally endorse the CLARITY Act, adding a voice to a legislative debate that...

Bridge, the stablecoin payment and infrastructure platform owned by Stripe, has secured dual regulatory authorisation in Luxembourg, making it one of the most comprehensively licensed stablecoin providers in Europe. The...

Based on Yi He’s (co-founder and CEO of Binance) statement, Binance is making a comeback in the Philippines by teaming up with local fintech BlockShoals Technologies, rather than operating directly...

Taiwan has approved new legislation that creates a broader legal environment for regulating the country’s virtual asset industry. On June 30, 2026, the Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Service...

The United States’ long-awaited crypto market structure legislation is approaching another critical stage, but Wall Street analysts believe the path to approval remains uncertain despite growing momentum in Congress. Notably,...