Regulation — Page 70

Iran is advancing a Strait of Hormuz toll system that may accept stablecoins or yuan payments, raising concerns over sanctions evasion and rising global shipping costs.

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal expressed strong confidence in a FOX Business interview that a key stablecoin yield agreement tied to the CLARITY Act could be reached within 48 hours. His remarks inject fresh…

XRP rose as the OCC’s new rule expands crypto firms’ banking scope, strengthening Ripple’s path toward deeper U.S. financial integration.

XRP edged higher as the OCC’s trust bank rule took effect while Ripple advanced institutional strategy through escrow management and XRP Ledger privacy research.

U.S. Senate negotiators led by Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks proposed banning passive interest on stablecoins, reshaping crypto platform revenue models and advancing CLARITY Act regulatory clarity.

Arizona is making significant progress toward establishing a state-level cryptocurrency reserve, with the latest Bitcoin reserve bill approaching its final legislative vote. The proposal aims to diversify Arizona's tr…

A federal court in the Southern District of New York has approved a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) consent order against Peken Global Limited, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, effectively m…

Sen. Richard Blumenthal is demanding SEC records over paused crypto cases involving firms like Coinbase and TRON, citing concerns of political interference in enforcement decisions.

The US Senate is pushing forward with the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, with a committee markup now targeted for the second half of April. Senator Cynthia Lummis has indicated that final legislative text could be …

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis have introduced the Mined in America Act, a landmark cryptocurrency bill designed to codify President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reser…

The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a proposed rule that could fundamentally reshape how Americans save for retirement. The proposal would make it easier for 401(k) plans to include alternative investments such …

More than 40 Democratic lawmakers have formally urged federal regulators to issue government-wide guidance clarifying that insider trading on prediction market platforms — such as Polymarket and Kalshi — is illegal un…

Circle shares surged after the proposed CLARITY Act of 2025 signaled a regulatory advantage for its stablecoin model while raising concerns for DeFi competitors.

Canada is taking a firm stance against digital currency in political financing. Bill C-25, introduced on March 26, proposes a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency donations across all levels of federal political activi…

Early drafts of a proposed U.S. crypto market structure bill are already stirring debate among industry stakeholders, particularly over how it may regulate stablecoin yields. While the language has not yet been public…

Canada introduced Bill C-25 to prohibit cryptocurrency political donations, signaling tighter regulatory oversight amid rising global enforcement and market uncertainty.

South Korea policymakers are split over stablecoin regulation as debates intensify on balancing financial oversight with competitiveness in the global digital payments ecosystem.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm expects a record quarter as U.S. regulatory clarity improves, while warning legislation is needed to prevent future policy reversals.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency reclassified XRP as a regulated financial instrument, enabling broader institutional adoption and integration into domestic banking infrastructure.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares trade at a steep discount to NAV as a federal investigation into a $314 million mining deal raises liquidity and regulatory concerns.

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a law enabling authorities to freeze and seize crypto and other assets, signaling expanded enforcement powers in financial crime investigations.

Washington state has joined a growing list of jurisdictions taking legal action against prediction market platform Kalshi, filing a lawsuit Friday that accuses the company of violating state gambling laws. Authorities…

Canada's federal government has introduced legislation that would make it illegal to donate cryptocurrency to political campaigns, marking a significant shift in how digital assets are treated under the country's elec…

XRP draws market attention as U.S. lawmakers near a decision on the CLARITY Act while Ripple enhances XRPL security with AI-driven testing to support institutional adoption.

President Trump’s GENIUS Act establishes a U.S. stablecoin framework, signaling strategic use of dollar-backed tokens to reinforce global financial dominance.

Crypto industry leaders are mounting a coordinated effort to reshape key provisions of the CLARITY Act, particularly around stablecoin rewards. The push comes after major players like Coinbase publicly opposed a compr…

Circle shares fell sharply after a $5 billion market cap loss as investors reacted to U.S. stablecoin regulation and rising competition from Tether.

Hong Kong authorities are enforcing a rule that compels individuals to unlock their phones and laptops during national security investigations. Refusing to comply is treated as a criminal offense. While this power ori…

David Sacks, who served as the White House's artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar under President Donald Trump, is transitioning into a new role as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science…

U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, is raising concerns about a landmark decision that granted crypto exchange Kraken a limited "master account" with the Fede…

Fannie Mae plans to accept Bitcoin as mortgage collateral as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs see inflows while Ethereum funds extend outflows, signaling shifting institutional sentiment.

The White House completed a review of a proposal that could allow cryptocurrencies in U.S. 401(k) plans, with the Department of Labor expected to decide on a framework that may unlock significant institutional inflows…

The SEC and CFTC introduced a joint token taxonomy framework, classifying 16 major crypto assets including Bitcoin and XRP as non-security digital commodities to clarify regulatory oversight.

President Trump appoints leaders from Meta, Nvidia, and Oracle to a revamped AI advisory council, signaling a coordinated U.S. policy push on artificial intelligence and national security.

Circle’s market value dropped $5 billion after a U.S. draft bill signaled restrictions on stablecoin yield rewards, raising concerns over its USDC-driven revenue model.

Australia's central bank is taking concrete steps to build the legal and market infrastructure needed to support tokenized asset markets at scale. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Assistant Governor Brad Jones confirme…

Coinbase is quietly expressing dissatisfaction with the latest stablecoin compromise in the GENIUS Act negotiations, signaling tension without making its opposition fully public. Sources familiar with the situation sa…

Law enforcement agencies are gaining a powerful new ally in the fight against financial crime. Starting Wednesday, artificial intelligence agents developed by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs will be deployed acr…

The House Financial Services Committee convened Wednesday to examine the growing momentum behind securities tokenization, signaling a pivotal shift in how U.S. financial markets may operate in the near future. Lawmake…

Nearly a decade after Irish cannabis cultivator Clifton Collins lost access to 6,000 Bitcoin worth approximately €360 million, law enforcement has finally broken through. On March 24, Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau …