Kraken vs Coinbase: regulatory gaps and licensing truths
Kraken utilizes a specialized dual-entity structure in Ireland for MiCA compliance, whereas Coinbase faces FDIC scrutiny regarding its banking partnerships. Kraken…
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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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Tokenization growth through new crowdfunding rules
Brazil's asset tokenization is predicted to exceed $740 million this year as new crowdfunding rules allow issuers to raise up to $2.78 million. Institutional crypto…
UK regulatory shifts and the struggle for European crypto dominance
The FCA authorization gateway for cryptoasset activities opens on 30 September 2026, following new rules for stablecoin issuers and trading platforms. While Revolut…
Tether reserve risks and the European regulatory split
Tether reported $4.11 billion in net equity as of June 2026, but faces regulatory hurdles in Europe following MiCA compliance deadlines. While USDT maintains high…
Hong Kong stablecoin licensing and the Asian crypto race
Hong Kong expects to grant its first stablecoin issuer licenses in early 2026, requiring HK$25 million in paid-up capital. This regulatory rollout creates a competitive…
CFTC scrutiny and the regulatory battle over prediction markets
The CFTC has labeled mention markets as susceptible to manipulation following a $172,539 sanction against Gabriel Perez. State regulators and Ninth Circuit rulings…
CFTC wins derivatives battle as stablecoin mandates loom
The CFTC has secured control over digital derivatives and prediction markets through new swap definitions and DeFi enforcement actions. Meanwhile, the Treasury…
SEC crypto enforcement moves from courtroom to filing
SEC crypto enforcement actions dropped 60 percent in fiscal 2025 as Chairman Paul Atkins shifted focus from registration-based lawsuits to fraud. New Regulation Crypto…
The economics of Japan’s crypto transition and tax reform
Japan's 2026 tax reform shifts crypto profits from a 55% maximum rate to a 20.315% separate taxation rate. This regulatory change coincides with stablecoin competition…
The tightening grip on non-custodial wallet verification
EU MiCA regulations require CASPs to verify self-hosted wallet ownership for transfers exceeding €1,000. This regulatory pressure coincides with Chainalysis mapping 1…
Kraken’s Irish license and Dutch regulatory pressure
Kraken faces regulatory pressure from the Dutch AFM regarding unauthorized stablecoins, leading to the delisting of USDT for EEA retail clients. This follows Kraken…
MiCA reserve rules and the stablecoin compliance race
MiCA regulations mandate specific reserve percentages for e-money tokens, forcing Tether to lose $2 billion in market capitalization due to lack of EU authorization.…
Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing momentum and regional trends
Hong Kong issued its first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial Limited on April 10, 2026. While Hong Kong prepares for H2 2026 launches, Singapore…