Regulation — Page 61

Russia’s State Duma approved a sweeping crypto law introducing exchange oversight, investor limits, and legal protections for digital asset holders.

U.S. Senate negotiations on the CLARITY Act face delays as Democrats and Republicans clash over who enforces crypto ethics rules for public officials ahead of the August recess.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Congress to pass the Clarity Act as crypto ETF inflows persist and firms like Coinbase expand global strategies.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said lawmakers are in the final stage of negotiations on the Clarity Act, a bill aimed at defining crypto market regulation and reducing institutional uncertainty.

Russia’s State Duma has approved a sweeping cryptocurrency regulation bill in its second and third readings, bringing the country closer to establishing a regulated digital asset market. The legislation now awaits app…

The Digital Chamber (TDC), a leading cryptocurrency advocacy organization, has filed a lawsuit challenging Illinois' newly approved Digital Asset Tax Act, arguing that the measure violates both the U.S. Constitution a…

The U.S. Senate’s push to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces a critical hurdle as Democrats and Republicans remain divided over how to enforce new ethics rules governing government officials’ cryptocurren…

President Donald Trump finalized a U.S. crypto clarity bill as Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded continued inflows, signaling sustained institutional demand.

A Washington court granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi’s sports event contracts, rejecting its federal preemption argument and intensifying the state-versus-federal regulatory dispute.

Foblgate and Ecobit signed an MOU to enhance AML compliance, Travel Rule implementation, and security collaboration amid tightening global crypto regulations.

Federal regulators have missed a major deadline under the GENIUS Act, leaving stablecoin issuers without finalized compliance rules even as the law’s implementation date moves closer. Although the required regulations…

Vietnam is strengthening oversight of its cryptocurrency sector by introducing new penalties for investors and businesses that operate outside the country's regulated digital asset framework. Under Decree No. 284/2026…

South Korea policymakers and industry leaders including B-DAX are advancing plans to open corporate crypto markets, emphasizing custody and compliance as critical infrastructure for institutional participation.

A year after President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act into law, U.S. regulators are still developing the detailed framework that will govern stab…

U.S. Senate Democrats are resisting the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Clarity Act over concerns tied to President Trump’s conflicts of interest, raising uncertainty around crypto market structure reform and regulatory cl…

XRP remains range-bound near $1 as investors look to U.S. regulatory clarity and XRPL ecosystem growth as potential catalysts for a breakout.

A claimed Bitcoin BIP-110 consensus edge case highlights potential chain split risks as U.S. lawmakers push the CLARITY Act and alternative clients adjust relay policies.

The GENIUS Act reached its first anniversary on July 18, marking a key milestone for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry after President Donald Trump signed the stablecoin legislation into law in 2025. The law has streng…

France has intensified its crackdown on crypto-based prediction markets after the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, classifying the platform as an ille…

Ripple has strengthened its regulatory presence in Europe after Ripple Payments Europe secured a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The a…

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on the CLARITY Act as lawmakers and industry participants assess the future framework for digital asset regulation.

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution opposing any pardon or commutation for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, signaling strong political resistance despite presidential clemency authority.

Japan’s parliament approved a law reclassifying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as financial assets under FIEA, enabling tighter oversight and paving the way for spot ETF development.

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran-linked crypto wallets, prompting Tether to freeze $131 million in USDT and highlighting stablecoin issuer control amid rising geopolitical tensions.

XRP price remains range-bound as whale accumulation signals, rising derivatives activity, and U.S. and Japan regulatory developments shape market outlook.

The CLARITY Act is approaching its final legislative hurdle as U.S. Senate leaders work to secure enough bipartisan support for a floor vote before the August recess. The cryptocurrency market structure bill has clear…

South Korea is preparing a sweeping overhaul of how it manages public assets by proposing the National Asset Basic Act, legislation that would recognize cryptocurrencies, virtual assets, and intellectual property as p…

US airstrikes on Iran and OFAC crypto sanctions alongside Tether wallet freezes highlight rising geopolitical risk and tightening regulatory scrutiny across digital asset markets.

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned multiple crypto addresses tied to Cuba-linked entities as Tether froze $131 million in USDT, highlighting rising enforcement and stablecoin control risks.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has escalated its legal battle over prediction markets by ordering Kalshi not to comply with a Michigan court directive requiring the company to cancel and refund c…

Three Democratic U.S. senators intensified their opposition to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Tuesday, arguing that the proposed cryptocurrency legislation should not advance unless it includes stricter ethic…

President Donald Trump’s disclosure that his cryptocurrency holdings and related ventures boosted his personal wealth by about $1.4 billion has intensified debate over ethics provisions in the Senate’s Digital Asset M…

Circle shares climbed after the OCC approved a federal trust bank charter, strengthening regulatory oversight of USDC and boosting institutional confidence.

A revised version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is expected to be released this week, signaling that U.S. lawmakers are still working to advance landmark crypto market structure legislation despite speculati…

Iran’s reported Hormuz Strait closure and a pending U.S. crypto framework vote highlight rising macro risk and regulatory uncertainty shaping global digital asset markets.

XRP trades near $1 amid U.S. regulatory uncertainty while XRPL activity and real-world asset tokenization led by Ripple continue to grow rapidly.

Circle shares rose after the U.S. OCC approved its national trust bank, boosting USDC credibility and signaling stronger regulatory footing for stablecoins.

XRP trades in a narrow range as investors await a July 17 U.S. CLARITY Act hearing that could shape Ripple’s regulatory classification and market outlook.

The debate over U.S. crypto regulation is intensifying as lawmakers move closer to releasing a unified version of the CLARITY Act, a bill that could reshape oversight of the digital asset industry. With the Senate exp…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reinforced the Trump administration’s pro-crypto agenda, declaring that the United States will not introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC) while urging Congress to quickly…