Regulation

Pakistan Opens Crypto Licensing Portal as Existing Firms Face Sept. 5 Deadline

Pakistan has opened its long-awaited virtual asset licensing regime, bringing cryptocurrency businesses under formal regulatory oversight and giving existing operators until Sept. 5 to...

CFTC Prepares Crypto Rules as CLARITY Act Faces Congressional Delay

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is preparing to advance crypto market structure rules if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act, Chairman Michael...

SEC Unveils New Crypto Rules as U.S. Moves Toward Clearer Digital Asset Oversight

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a new regulatory framework aimed at giving cryptocurrency companies clearer rules for issuing and selling digital...

CFTC Flags Deficiencies in Prediction Market Incentive Filings as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new advisory warning designated contract markets about deficiencies in self-certification filings for incentive programs tied...

SEC Sets Path to Propose ‘Reg Crypto’ Rules for Certain Digital Asset Offerings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving toward a major cryptocurrency rulemaking that could give certain digital asset projects a new path to...

Thailand’s 0% Crypto Tax Raises Stakes in the Global Race for Digital Capital

Thailand is strengthening its bid to become a leading digital asset hub after implementing a five-year exemption on personal income tax for capital gains...

Japan Strengthens Crypto Oversight With New Dedicated FSA Division

Japan's Financial Services Agency is moving to strengthen its oversight of the digital asset industry by establishing a standalone division dedicated to cryptocurrencies and...

SEC Signals It Can Advance Crypto Rules Without Waiting for CLARITY Act

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is prepared to move forward with cryptocurrency regulations using its existing authority, even if Congress does not pass...

Myanmar Passes Tough Anti-Scam Law With Life Sentences for Cybercrime

Myanmar's military-backed parliament has approved a new Anti-Online Scam Law that significantly raises criminal penalties for individuals involved in online scam operations, including cryptocurrency...

CME Group Challenges CFTC Over Approval of Onchain Perpetual Futures

CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, escalating a major regulatory dispute over the approval of onchain perpetual...

CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Again Over Template Self-Certifications

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued another warning to prediction market operators, signaling continued regulatory scrutiny over how event contracts are...

Brazil Securities Regulator Launches Task Force to Draft Tokenization Framework Within 60 Days

Brazil's securities regulator has established a dedicated task force to accelerate the development of a regulatory framework for tokenized securities, marking another step in...