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CFTC Expands Payment Stablecoin Criteria to Include National Trust Banks
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has updated its regulations to include national trust banks in the payment stablecoin framework, marking a significant shift in regulatory oversight.
XRP Price Hits Historical Oversold Levels, Potential for Rebound
XRP has reached historically oversold levels, suggesting potential for a price rebound. Historical p...
Federal Reserve Seeks Public Comment on Stress Test Transparency Proposals
The Federal Reserve Board has initiated a public consultation on proposals to enhance the transparen...
Teens Charged in $66 Million Crypto Robbery Attempt
Two teenagers have been charged with felony offenses after allegedly attempting a $66 million crypto...
China Prohibits Stablecoin and RWA Issuance by Both Foreign and Domestic Firms
The People's Bank of China has banned the issuance of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets by...
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CFTC Expands Payment Stablecoin Criteria to Include National Trust Banks
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has updated its regulations to include national trust banks in the payment stablecoin framework, marking a si...
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SEC Charges Three Crypto Platforms with Fraud Targeting Retail Investors
The SEC has filed charges against three crypto asset trading platforms and four investment clubs for schemes exploiting retail investors, emphasizing...
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Federal Reserve Seeks Public Comment on Stress Test Transparency Proposals
The Federal Reserve Board has initiated a public consultation on proposals to enhance the transparency of its annual stress tests, potentially affecti...
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Eurozone Finance Ministers to Discuss Euro-Denominated Stablecoins
Eurozone finance ministers are set to meet to explore the potential of euro-denominated stablecoins, aiming to bolster the euro's global standing amid...
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China Prohibits Stablecoin and RWA Issuance by Both Foreign and Domestic Firms
The People's Bank of China has banned the issuance of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets by foreign and domestic companies, marking a signifi...
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Vietnam Proposes New Crypto Taxation Framework
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has introduced a draft policy proposing a 0.1% tax on crypto transfers and a 20% corporate tax on profits, marking a signif...
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Eurozone Ministers to Discuss Euro-Denominated Stablecoins
Eurozone finance ministers are set to discuss the potential integration of euro-denominated stablecoins to bolster the euro's global standing, amid gr...
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Senator Lummis Collaborates with Treasury on Bitcoin Tax Guidance
Senator Cynthia Lummis is working with the U.S. Treasury to clarify Bitcoin tax regulations, potentially leading to significant changes and exemptions...
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China Prohibits Stablecoin and RWA Issuance by All Companies
The People's Bank of China has issued a ban on the issuance of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets by both foreign and domestic companies, int...
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BitRiver CEO Arrested for Alleged Tax Concealment
The CEO of BitRiver has been arrested on allegations of concealing taxes, highlighting the growing focus on tax compliance within the cryptocurrency i...
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US Treasury Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges linked to Iran, marking a significant enforcement action under existing s...
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Nevada Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Polymarket
A Nevada court has issued a temporary restraining order against Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, amid heightened regulatory scr...
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US Senators Question DOJ on Crypto Enforcement Team Shutdown
U.S. senators are pressing the Department of Justice on its decision to disband its cryptocurrency enforcement team amid rising illicit crypto activit...
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UK Government Urges Banks to Support Crypto Firms
The UK government has called on banks to cease blocking crypto businesses, emphasizing the need for a supportive financial environment as the country...
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Russia Effectively Bans WhiteBIT Crypto Exchange Over Ukraine Ties
Russian authorities have blacklisted WhiteBIT, a major crypto exchange, due to its financial support for Ukraine, highlighting significant regulatory...
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US Bitcoin Custody Concerns Rise After Alleged Insider Theft of $40 Million
Allegations of a $40 million theft from U.S. government-linked wallets highlight security and regulatory challenges in Bitcoin custody.
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US Senate Agriculture Committee Delays Crypto Bill Markup Due to Winter Storm
The Senate Agriculture Committee has postponed its planned markup of a significant crypto market structure bill, pushing back potential regulatory cha...
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UK Finance Watchdog Nears Final Consultation Step on Key Crypto Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking final feedback on proposals to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector, indicating immi...
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SEC and CFTC set joint January 27 event on aligning U.S. crypto oversight
The SEC and CFTC announced a joint public event on Jan. 27 focused on “harmonization” and “U.S. financial leadership in the crypto era,” signaling nea...
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DOJ spotlights three crypto cases as it signals tougher fraud enforcement under an “America First” focus
The U.S. Department of Justice has publicly highlighted three crypto-related cases, a signal that federal prosecutors are emphasizing fraud enforcemen...
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US prosecutors drop OpenSea insider trading case after appeal, raising questions about NFT enforcement theories
US prosecutors have dropped the insider trading case against former OpenSea product manager Nate Chastain after an appeal, according to Cointelegraph....
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Kansas lawmakers propose a state-run Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund linked to unclaimed property
Kansas legislators have introduced a proposal that would create a state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund and connect it to how the stat...
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SEC seeks candidates for Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, a forum that can shape capital-raising policy debates relevant to crypto
The SEC has opened a call for candidates to fill vacancies on its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. While the announcement does not...
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SEC Corporation Finance leadership appointments may influence crypto-related disclosure focus and rulemaking priorities
The SEC has announced new senior leadership appointments in its Division of Corporation Finance, including a Deputy Director role overseeing disclosur...
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SEC Appoints Keith E. Cassidy as Director of Examinations, a Key Post for Oversight of Crypto-Exposed Registrants
The SEC has named Keith E. Cassidy as Director of the Division of Examinations, the unit responsible for inspecting SEC-registered firms. While the an...