UK crypto promotions: enforcement and regulatory reality
The FCA has prohibited Binance Markets Limited from performing regulated activities in the UK due to a lack of authorization. Meanwhile, Archax operates as the first…
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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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SEC enforcement pivot: from litigation to regulatory clarity
The SEC shifted from aggressive litigation under Gary Gensler to a focus on regulatory clarity under Paul Atkins, dropping approximately 60% of crypto cases. This…
Singapore MAS wins on flexibility in crypto regulation
Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore leads the market through regulatory proportionality, contrasting with the EU's MiCA framework where only 8 percent of…
Japan crypto licensing moves toward financial product oversight
The Financial Services Agency is transitioning crypto asset regulation to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to curb insider trading. While bitFlyer relaunches…
EBA supervision shifts to USDC as MiCA rules reshape stablecoin market
The European Banking Authority designated USDC as the first significant e-money token on October 14, 2026, shifting direct supervision from France's ACPR.
Tether reserve risks and regulatory displacement
Tether faces liquidity concerns following the termination of its Bahamas Deltec banking relationship and the Cantor Fitzgerald acquisition disclosure. While Tether…
The OCC’s regulatory pivot and the crypto custody market
The OCC's amendment to 12 CFR 5.20 shifts regulatory focus toward infrastructure providers, granting at least 12 conditional approvals in 2026.
South Korea’s bank renewals and the reality of delisting
Upbit and K Bank have extended their real-name account partnership through October 2027 following regulatory reviews. South Korean exchanges coordinate token removals…
Stablecoin regulation in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai
Hong Kong's HKMA mandates 1:1 backing and one-day redemption for stablecoins, while Singapore's MAS requires 100% liquid reserves in the same currency. Regulatory…
The UK’s shifting crypto landscape
The Financial Conduct Authority's tightening of promotional approvals forced Binance to stop accepting new UK customers. While the EU maintains protectionist stances…
Regulatory friction and institutional shifts in DeFi protocols
The CFTC issued new guidance for DLT registrants following SEC pressure on Uniswap Labs, which saw $71.45 billion in April spot volume. Meanwhile, Compound Treasury…
SEC and state regulators clash over crypto jurisdiction
Chairman Paul Atkins introduces new crypto safe harbors while 18 state attorneys general block federal preemption efforts. The SEC's March 17 interpretive release…
Hong Kong virtual asset expansion and regulatory comparison
Hong Kong's SFC allows licensed platforms like OSL and HashKey to integrate global order books and expand retail access. The regulatory landscape features HKMA…