In a groundbreaking judgment, the Madras High Court has officially recognized XRP and other cryptocurrencies as property under Indian law. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh ruled that cryptocurrencies are identifiable, movab…
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially nominated Mike Selig, a senior lawyer at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), replacing his earlier pick, Br…
President Donald Trump has selected Michael Selig as his nominee for chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signaling a strategic shift in his administration’s approach to cryptocurrency regulati…
Argentina’s LIBRA scandal deepened this week as a plaintiff in the ongoing criminal investigation requested the immediate arrest of two close advisors to President Javier Milei. Martín Romeo, a crypto expert and plain…
U.S. Senate Democrats are signaling growing readiness to advance a comprehensive crypto market structure bill after key meetings with industry leaders this week. The discussions, which included several crypto CEOs and…
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially approved the city’s first Solana (SOL) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), further solidifying its position as a leading hub for regulated crypto investm…
Japan has entered a new political era as Sanae Takaichi assumes office as the nation’s 104th Prime Minister, forming a cabinet that signals major shifts in fiscal and crypto policy. With Satsuki Katayama as Finance Mi…
Russia has officially legalized the use of cryptocurrency for international trade, marking a pivotal shift in its economic strategy amid Western sanctions. The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank announced the de…
British Columbia (BC) is taking a firm stance against cryptocurrency mining by announcing a permanent ban on new crypto mining connections to the province’s electricity grid. The decision, part of a new Electricity Al…
Australia is ramping up regulation of cryptocurrency ATMs, with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) poised to gain expanded powers to restrict or even ban high-risk crypto services. The mo…
Europol has taken down a massive crypto phishing ring operating out of Latvia, responsible for stealing at least $5.7 million from unsuspecting victims across Europe. The cybercriminals ran a sophisticated “SIM farm-f…
The long-anticipated U.S. legislation to establish a fully regulated cryptocurrency market may not materialize in 2025, according to growing industry sentiment. However, upcoming discussions in the Senate could reigni…
Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Rhee Chang-yong reiterated the need to strengthen the central bank’s role in South Korea’s upcoming stablecoin regulatory framework, arguing that such digital instruments directly affect m…
South Korea’s top financial regulator signaled an accelerated push to legislate stablecoins, outlining plans to submit a bill within the year while preparing corresponding enforcement decrees in advance.
Japan’s financial sector is undergoing a major digital transformation as the Financial Services Agency (FSA) explores regulatory reforms to let domestic banks invest in non-backed crypto assets such as Bitcoin. This s…
FIFA’s venture into NFTs has come under scrutiny as Switzerland’s gambling authority, Gespa, filed a criminal complaint alleging that the football organization’s NFT-based competitions may constitute unregistered gamb…
French authorities have launched an extensive investigation into global cryptocurrency exchange Binance as part of a broader effort to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) compliance across Europe. The move comes as…
The crypto industry and major Wall Street firms are racing to build stablecoin infrastructure ahead of formal U.S. regulations, but Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has warned that these efforts come with signifi…
Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, has announced plans to expand the authority of the country’s anti-money laundering watchdog, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), to bett…
Japan is set to criminalize cryptocurrency insider trading through a new legal framework that will regulate digital assets similarly to traditional securities. The initiative, led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA…
The wind-down of defunct crypto lender Celsius has resulted in a major financial recovery, with nearly $300 million secured from Tether, according to a Tuesday announcement by the Blockchain Recovery Investment Consor…
U.S. authorities have launched one of the largest crackdowns in history against transnational cybercrime, indicting Chen Zhi, the UK and Cambodian national and founder of Prince Group, for operating global forced-labo…
Nigel Farage has announced a bold crypto-focused economic plan, signaling a major political and financial shift in the United Kingdom. Drawing inspiration from Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign strategy, the Reform UK lead…
The U.S. crypto industry is reacting strongly to a reported Senate Democratic proposal that aims to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) under tighter federal oversight. According to Politico, the document outlines a pl…
Stand With Crypto, a pro-crypto organization founded by Coinbase, has mobilized its 2.7 million members to counter Wall Street banks’ lobbying efforts targeting the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S…
Federal Reserve Governor Miran delivered a notable policy shift during his address at the Managed Funds Association’s Policy Outlook 2025 in New York on October 7. He reiterated that the neutral rate — the interest le…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working toward establishing an “innovation exemption” to support companies developing digital assets and other emerging technologies within the United States. SEC C…
India is preparing to launch its own digital currency, backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), to enable seamless and secure digital transactions. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced the …
BNB continues to impress investors as it sets a new all-time high (ATH) for the third time this month, solidifying its position as one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in recent weeks. The token’s impressive pr…
A new proposal in the New York State Senate is stirring debate in the cryptocurrency industry. State Senator Liz Krueger has introduced a bill that would impose progressive taxes on Bitcoin mining firms, targeting the…
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is facing a pivotal moment as Acting Chairman Caroline Pham continues to push forward with crypto-friendly initiatives, even while preparing to step down. The White…
Civil fraud judges across the United States are increasingly stepping in to freeze and recover stolen cryptocurrency, as federal enforcement of crypto-related crimes wanes. With regulators like the DOJ and CFTC scalin…
Coinbase’s top tax executive has warned U.S. lawmakers that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is not ready to handle the massive wave of crypto tax data soon to be reported by exchanges. Speaking at a Senate Finance …
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has urged stronger regulations for issuers of won-based stablecoins, recommending that reserve assets be deposited directly at the central bank. This proposal, revealed in documents submitted t…
A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has admitted to abusing his badge in a wide-reaching crypto corruption scheme, marking a major breakthrough for federal investigators. Michael David Coberg, 44, of Eastvale…
The White House has withdrawn former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the agency, ending weeks of political tension over President Donald Trump’s pick. Quin…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a notable step toward integrating cryptocurrency into traditional finance. On Tuesday, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued a no-action letter,…
Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has called on Washington to act swiftly in providing comprehensive U.S. cryptocurrency regulations, warning that hesitation could push innovation abroad. In an op-ed for Real…
In a landmark case, UK police have carried out the country’s largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure, confiscating Bitcoin worth an estimated $7.3 billion. The digital fortune belonged to Zhimin Qian, a Chinese national w…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are signaling a new era of cooperation in regulating digital assets. At a Monday roundtable in Washington, SEC Chai…
