SEC Chair Champions Self-Custody Rights—New Exemption Could Fuel Crypto Boom
SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ push for greater self-custody rights and regulatory clarity could unleash massive growth in crypto and DeFi,...
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Kenya’s Crypto Tax Could Hinder Africa’s Digital Growth Opportunity.
Opinion by: Chebet Kipingor, business operations manager at BushaAs Kenya pushes forward with a revised 1.5% crypto transaction tax, it...
Spain Introduces Law to Acquire Crypto Exchanges’ Data, Seize Digital Assets
The directive, which is expected to be approved and implemented by January 2026, will enable authorities in Spain to exchange...
Crypto ATM Use by Seniors Raises Red Flags—AUSTRAC Tightens Rules
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, is tightening regulations on crypto ATMs due to concerns over scams and fraud. New restrictions...
SEC Commissioner Pushes to Streamline Crypto Regulations
Crypto regulation is poised for a breakthrough as a top SEC official champions streamlined oversight, expanded custody options, and investor-friendly...
Warning: Europe Might Irrevocably Make Bitcoin Illegal
Paymium’s Alexandre Stachtchenko explained that if the current version of the EDPB’s guidelines on processing personal data through blockchain technologies...
Regulatory Chaos: SEC Commissioner Questions Conflicting Crypto Rules
Regulatory mayhem erupts as the SEC sends conflicting signals on crypto, fueling uncertainty over the future of digital asset oversight....
Singapore Finalizes Crypto Rules—Firms Serving Overseas Must Comply by June
Singapore is mandating crypto service providers operating locally but serving overseas customers to get licensed or exit by June, with...
Crypto May Erode Public Trust in Credit, Warns Central Banker
A top central banker warns crypto’s accelerating fusion with traditional finance could unleash market turmoil, damage trust in banks, and...
5 US States Keep Attacking Coinbase Despite SEC Shift
Five U.S. states refuse to budge as Coinbase escalates its defense, defying SEC guidance and a dropped federal lawsuit that...
Ripple Urges SEC to Launch Real-World Crypto Sandboxes
Ripple is urging the SEC to overhaul crypto oversight by launching real-world sandboxes that fast-track innovation, reveal regulatory gaps, and...
Cryptocurrency Bill Draft Introduced in Guatemalan Congress
The draft project, introduced by Representative Shirley Rivera to the Guatemalan Congress, establishes several rules aimed at positioning Guatemala at...
RBI Expands Digital Rupee Pilots, UPI Leads Global Real-Time Payments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to broaden the reach of its digital rupee pilots by introducing new...
Thailand Signals Openness to Controlled Crypto Conversion
Thailand is weighing a potential leap into regulated crypto services and blockchain bond tokens, signaling growing openness to digital finance...
Luxemburg flags crypto service providers as high risk
Luxembourg classified virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as high-risk entities for money laundering in its 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA),...
Banking groups ask SEC to drop cybersecurity incident disclosure rule
American banking and financial industry advocacy groups have petitioned the Securities and Exchange Commission to repeal its cybersecurity incident public...
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW power for Bitcoin mining and AI centers
Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity exclusively for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence centers.The move is part of...
Unicoin Executive Who Put Bounty on Vladimir Putin’s Head Charged With $110M Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Alexandre Konanykhin with securities fraud after he allegedly swindled more than...
Cetus offers $6M bounty after $220M hack as Sui faces decentralization debate
Cetus is offering a $6 million white hat bounty in an effort to recover $220 million in stolen digital assets,...
Hong Kong Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill, Reshaping Digital Finance
Hong Kong just turbocharged its digital finance ambitions, locking in a game-changing stablecoin law that mandates licenses, enforces full compliance,...
Russia Prepares Bill to Streamline Confiscation of Digital Assets
Russia is preparing a bill that would specify the requirements and procedures for the confiscation of digital assets, taking into...
SEC Chair Unleases Plan to Merge Crypto and Securities Under One Roof
A sweeping regulatory revolution is underway as the SEC unveils bold plans to unify crypto and securities oversight, slashing red...
