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...
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Population Aging To Drive 200% Asset Demand Surge By 2100: Crypto Catalyst
Global demographic shifts and rising wealth could power cryptocurrency adoption and asset demand well into the next century.Demand for global...
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...
Poland Crypto Bill Passed: ‘Polish MiCA’ Triggers Backlash
Polish lawmakers approved a bill regulating the crypto asset market, introducing key restrictions and establishing a dedicated supervisory authority.Poland’s lower...
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...
Hong Kong Rules Limit Stablecoin Derivative Trading: DBS CEO
Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory framework limits their use for derivatives trading on blockchain networks, according to Sebastian Paredes, CEO of...
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...
Russia to Strengthen Grip on Digital-Asset Activities
The Bank of Russia signaled that a new phase of oversight on digital‑asset activities, including mining and investment, will begin...
Privacy is ‘Constant Battle’ Between Blockchain Stakeholders and State
Blockchain industry participants and regulators continue wrangling over privacy rights as the European Union’s sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules look...
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...
Pakistan Opens Doors to Regulated Exchanges as Critics Raise Red Flags Over Its Crypto Strategy
The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority is inviting leading global crypto exchanges to operate in the country, which has over...
