Regulation

EU crypto firms face July 1, 2026, MiCA deadline. ESMA warns against non-compliance, mandating licenses or wind-down plans for CASPs. Learn about the new EU crypto regulation and its global impact.

Japan's cabinet approves reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial products under securities law, introducing stricter rules, insider trading bans, and enhanced investor protection.

SEC charges crypto executive Donald Basile with $16M fraud involving 'insured' Bitcoin Latinum, signaling a sharper focus on investor protection and combating market manipulation.

UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches a vital public consultation to establish a formal crypto regulation framework by 2027, fostering innovation and stability.

Hong Kong issues first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered-backed Anchorpoint Financial, setting a global standard for regulated digital currencies.

US SEC staff issues statement easing broker-dealer registration for crypto trading interfaces, reflecting a broader shift in regulatory approach.

Pakistan's central bank legalizes banking for licensed crypto firms, overturning a 2018 ban. The move enables regulated crypto operations and aims to attract investment.

Clearbank Europe secures first Dutch MiCA CASP license, enabling regulated stablecoin access and accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets in the EU.

The US Crypto Clarity Act gains significant momentum, with nearly 70% odds of passing, aiming to define crypto regulations despite stablecoin yield debates.

US Senate Banking Committee debates the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R.3633), aiming for clear crypto and NFT regulation. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong now backs the bill, signaling a push for regulatory certainty in the US digital asset market.

Japan's cabinet reclassifies crypto as financial instruments under FIEA, banning insider trading and increasing penalties for unregistered exchanges. Learn more about these landmark regulatory changes and their implications.

US SEC acknowledges 'flaws' in past crypto enforcement, dismissing seven key cases including those against Coinbase and Binance, signaling a major policy shift.