Fear of Regulatory Loopholes The industry association argued that regulators ought to hold off until Congress finishes crypto banking legislation.…
Regulation & Policy
This category covers global regulatory, legal, and policy developments that shape the digital economy and the broader financial landscape.
Here we analyze how geopolitics, government policies, tax frameworks, and cross-border regulations impact businesses operating in crypto, blockchain, Web3, fintech, and emerging technologies.
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This section is designed for readers who want to understand how global rules and political dynamics influence innovation, markets, and the future of digital assets.
Stablecoin Deal Is a Partial Victory According to recent reports, the Senate leaders and the White House achieved a consensus…
Australia moves to license crypto exchanges under existing financial laws as the Senate weighs the Corporations Amendment Digital Assets Framework Bill 2025, while industry groups warn about definitions that could affect blockchain infrastructure.
The Bitcoin Policy Institute plans to challenge Bitcoin risk treatment under Basel standards as the Fed moves toward Basel implementation.
Russia weighs a separate stablecoin law as part of broader crypto regulatory reforms, with a focus on cross-border payments and tighter rules for unlicensed trading.
Iran’s parallel crypto economy has flourished alongside sanctions, with IRGC-linked mining and a significant share of inflows, while ordinary Iranians rely on crypto for survival amid inflation and outages.
Senate Democrats urge a DOJ and Treasury probe into Binance’s sanctions compliance after reports of Iran-linked flows, raising concerns about post-settlement conduct and political ties.
Hong Kong unveils its 2026 digital asset reform plan, outlining licensing for dealers and custodians, stablecoin approvals, and tokenization measures.
Hyperliquid launches the Hyperliquid Policy Center in Washington, D.C. to advocate for clearer DeFi regulations, led by Jake Chervinsky and funded by the Hyper Foundation.
CFTC files amicus brief to assert federal control over prediction markets, countering state claims of unlicensed sports betting.