Common mistakes with Coinbase’s October 2026 Base L2 compliance
Coinbase faces regulatory shifts following a $150,000 settlement over SEC internal records and the dismissal of previous enforcement actions. New rulemaking efforts…
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Crypto regulation news: SEC and CFTC actions, stablecoin bills, EU MiCA, tax reporting rules, CBDCs and court rulings shaping digital assets.
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Managing Asset Liquidation and Regulatory Changes on Kraken
Kraken users must withdraw 21 specific tokens like XTER and IR to self-custody addresses by December 10, 2026, to avoid forced liquidations. Failure to monitor…
Japan’s crypto reclassification and the push for institutional stablecoins
Japan's reclassification of crypto assets under the FIEA shifts regulation from payment-focused laws to investment-focused frameworks. Sony Bank plans to launch a trust…
Why Hong Kong’s October 2026 stablecoin licensing framework matters
Hong Kong's new stablecoin licensing framework establishes regulatory boundaries for digital assets following HashKey's HKDA approval and Tether's application…
SEC crypto custody rules for advisers and funds
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins proposed new rules for crypto asset management requiring advisers to perform quarterly self-custody determinations. Compliance involves…
The 2026 Kazakhstan crypto tax crunch
Kazakhstan implemented a new Tax Code in 2026 to address a $21 billion budget deficit. The policy shift follows significant mining revenue growth and energy grid strain…
Risks in Binance’s potential Nigeria naira stablecoin reversal
Binance faces significant legal hurdles in Nigeria as the EFCC pursues a $35 million money laundering case and Governor Olayemi Cardoso reports $26 billion in…
EU stablecoin compliance realities after the July 2026 deadline
Regulated EU exchanges must transition away from non-compliant assets like USDT following the MiCA deadline. Significant e-money token issuers face a 27 percent revenue…
The new faces of CFTC crypto oversight
Michael Selig leads the CFTC following the departure of Rostin Behnam, focusing on fraud, market manipulation, and prediction markets. The agency's enforcement roadmap…
Regulatory pressure and licensing shifts in South Korea
South Korean regulators are tightening oversight as 34 exchanges faced shutdowns following the FIU registration deadline. Major players like Upbit and Coinone face…
Why the SEC’s Ripple XRP appeal deadline matters now
The Second Circuit's dismissal of appeals means Judge Analisa Torres's ruling remains the governing law, clarifying that programmatic XRP sales are not unregistered…
Hong Kong vs Singapore: The crypto hub divergence
Hong Kong offers more retail access through strict suitability tests while Singapore maintains a tighter regulatory perimeter by restricting advertising. Hong Kong's…
Risks in Kraken’s SEC settlement compliance overhaul
Kraken faces operational pressure and technical vulnerabilities following a $30 million SEC penalty regarding its staking service. The exchange must navigate new…