Dubai cracks down on unlicensed crypto firms as UAE reinforces global crypto hub status
Dubai’s VARA fines 19 crypto firms for operating without proper licenses. Penalties range from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000...
Regulation
Swiss Regulator Investigates FIFA’s Blockchain Ticket Tokens for Possible Gambling Violations
Switzerland’s gambling regulator Gespa is investigating the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens. The Gambling Law Inquiry...
SEC Commissioners Disagree on Crypto Custody Rules for Registered Advisers and Funds
A sharp divide among SEC commissioners is reshaping the crypto custody debate, as Hester Peirce backs new flexibility while Caroline...
Confidential Lending Will Unlock Trillions for DeFi Markets
Opinion by: Jason Delabays, blockchain ecosystem lead at ZamaDespite decentralized finance’s (DeFi) recent resurgence, most capital in traditional finance remains...
Nigerian Central Bank and SEC Collaborate on Digital Currency Framework
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to create a...
Lagarde vs. the Dollar: ECB Push to Ban US Issued Stablecoins Gains Traction
The European Systemic Risk Board has recommended a ban on multi-issuance stablecoins, a move that aligns with the European Central...
Blockchain Association Defends GENIUS Act as Banks Fear Stablecoin Power Shift
Backed by bipartisan law and clear oversight, the GENIUS Act is fueling stablecoin innovation, safeguarding consumers, attracting investment, and reinforcing...
New York Regulator Clarifies Rules on Sub-Custodians and Customer Asset Segregation
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued updated guidance on customer protection for virtual currency assets...
SEC Asks Crypto ETF Issuers to Withdraw 19b-4—New Standards Could Accelerate XRP ETF: Report
The SEC’s latest move could accelerate listings of XRP and other crypto ETFs following new generic listing standards, signaling streamlined...
NYC Mayor Adams Drops Out, Crypto Policies At Risk
New York’s crypto hub ambitions could be set for uncertainty after New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of...
Don’t blindly Cheer for a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve — Crypto Exec
Establishing a national Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve may create negative market impacts for BTC and the US dollar, according to...
SEC Crypto Task Force Discusses Roadmap for Regulated Tokenization With Vaneck
Regulatory momentum for crypto is accelerating as major asset managers push to redefine the future of tokenized ETFs and staking...
Stablecoins, ETPs and Legislation Key Themes for Crypto Returns in Q4
Crypto prices will likely be spurred by crypto market structure legislation, stablecoins and a flood of exchange-traded products (ETP) in...
SEC Plans Innovation Exemption to Anchor US Crypto Market Leadership
The SEC is laying the groundwork for sweeping crypto reforms, signaling upcoming rulemaking, unified oversight, and innovation-friendly exemptions aimed at...
CFTC Advances Tokenized Collateral and Stablecoins Initiative for US Markets
Tokenized finance is entering a new era as U.S. regulators fast-track stablecoins and crypto assets into mainstream derivatives markets. CFTC...
South Korea Reports Surge in Suspicious Crypto Transactions Amid Growing Investor Base
South Korea has experienced a surge in illegal virtual asset remittances, including money laundering and foreign exchange manipulation. Between January...
SEC Task Force Examines DeFi Lending Rules in Meeting With Crypto Firm
DeFi lending landed back on the SEC’s agenda as regulators met with industry players to examine token classification, smart contracts,...
Fiji Reaffirms Ban on Crypto Service Providers Over Financial Crime Risks
Fiji’s National Anti-Money Laundering Council (NAML) has reaffirmed its ban on virtual asset service providers (VASPs), arguing that the decentralized...
EU Finalizes Roadmap for Digital Euro to Challenge US Payment Dominance
The European Union is moving forward with plans for a digital euro, with the primary goal of helping the bloc...
SEC Commissioners Clash Over Crypto Listing Standards With ETF Surge Set to Unleash
The SEC’s bold move to fast-track crypto exchange-traded products ignites a fiery internal clash, signaling a pivotal moment in Wall...
India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for Crypto Firms Under FIU’s Directive
India is reportedly imposing bank-grade compliance on crypto platforms, mandating cybersecurity audits and stricter oversight that signal a dramatic regulatory...
Terror-Funded Tokens? Israel Blocks Iran-Linked Wallets Holding Millions in USDT
Israel has seized 187 digital wallets allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) over terrorism financing charges, citing their use...
