SEC Grants, Then Halts, Approval for Crypto ETF With XRP: Expert Calls It ‘Bizarre Situation’
A high-profile crypto ETF holding bitcoin, ether, XRP, and more wins SEC approval, but a surprise stay halts its launch,...
Regulation
South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies
A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion...
Coinshares Claims First Continental Europe MiCA Asset Manager Status
Coinshares Asset Management has become the first continental European regulated asset manager authorized under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)...
US Government Puts Stamp of Approval on Key Digital Asset in Historic First Move
SEC Chair confirms first-ever U.S. government stamp of approval on a key digital asset, signaling a breakthrough moment for blockchain...
Crypto Legislation Hits Escape Velocity—No Future Presidents Can Stop It Now
Crypto is now so entrenched in the U.S. financial system—with bipartisan momentum and Wall Street alignment—that no future administration can...
SEC Crypto Task Force Calls on Investors to Help Shape Post-GENIUS Act Policy
U.S. crypto regulation takes a decisive leap forward as new law clears stablecoin ambiguity, empowering SEC-regulated firms to reshape markets...
SEC Commissioner Proposes Cross-Border Sandbox for Crypto and Tokenized Assets
Crypto regulation is on the brink of transformation as U.S. and U.K. leaders push to align on digital asset sandboxes...
Lawmakers Accelerate Efforts to Address Crypto Ethics With MEME, Stop TRUMP Acts
Crypto ethics reform is accelerating as sweeping legislation gains traction to block federal officials from cashing in on digital assets,...
Trump Says Lawmakers Will Vote in Favor of GENIUS Act Tomorrow Morning
President Donald Trump ignites new momentum for the GENIUS Act with a last-minute comeback deal, reigniting hopes for sweeping digital...
New Hungarian Law Criminalizes ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Trades, Rattling Firms
Under newly enacted legislation in Hungary, digital asset traders using “unauthorized” cryptocurrency exchanges could face up to two years in...
3 US Banking Regulators Unite: Crypto Safekeeping Set for Major Bank Expansion
U.S. regulators just cleared a critical path for banks to offer crypto asset safekeeping, signaling new momentum for compliant, risk-managed...
Ripple CEO Urges Congress to Pass Swift Legislation for Explosive Crypto Growth
Game-changing crypto regulation could cement U.S. dominance in blockchain innovation, driving explosive growth and global leadership in digital assets. Ripple...
Bank of Ghana Orders Mandatory Registration for All Crypto Firms
The Ghanaian central bank has announced a mandatory registration process for all virtual asset service providers operating in the country....
New Zealand Says Crypto ATM Ban Aims to Close Money Laundering Loophole
The New Zealand government has announced it is banning crypto ATMs as part of its efforts to enhance anti-money laundering...
IRS and US Treasury Officially Repeal Controversial Crypto Broker Tax Rule
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS have officially tossed out a controversial rule that would’ve forced non-custodial crypto service providers...
SEC Commissioner: Tokenization Promising, but No ‘Magic’ Exemption From Rules
As tokenized assets gain traction and Wall Street accelerates blockchain adoption, the SEC is drawing a clear line: compliance will...
Pakistan Unveils Independent Crypto Regulator to Align With FATF and Global Standards
On July 8, the Pakistan government announced the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, an independent body responsible...
Ripple CEO to Testify Before Senate on Crypto Reform and Market Structure Legislation
U.S. crypto regulation is accelerating as Ripple’s top executive joins a pivotal Senate hearing that could redefine oversight, innovation, and...
Grayscale GLDC ETF Conversion Halted Indefinitely
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the conversion of Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GLDC) into an exchange-traded...
SEC Backs Tokenization as Path to Efficient Markets With Clearer Crypto Rules
The U.S. SEC is embracing a bold new regulatory era for crypto, prioritizing innovation, tokenization, and market efficiency while vowing...
SEC Issues Guidance on Crypto ETP Compliance Obligations Under Federal Law
The SEC delivered sweeping guidance for crypto ETP issuers, outlining strict disclosure standards that could fast-track compliant offerings and expand...
NYAG Letitia James Urges Fed Oversight, FDIC Protections in Stablecoin Legislation
New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning that dangerously flawed stablecoin bills could expose U.S. financial markets to chaos...
