Regulation

Senate Confirms Michael Selig as New CFTC Chairman, Signaling Pro-Crypto Shift

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Selig as the new Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, marking a notable moment for cryptocurrency regulation...

UK FCA Opens Major Crypto Rule Consultation Ahead of 2027 Regulatory Rollout

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has launched a broad public consultation on proposed cryptocurrency regulations, signaling a major step toward full oversight of the...

U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Market Structure Bill Until 2026, Keeping Industry in Limbo

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has pushed the markup of a major crypto market structure bill into early 2026. This move ends hopes that...

FSOC Drops Crypto Risk Warning in 2025 Report, Signaling Regulatory Shift

The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council has taken a softer stance on digital assets in its 2025 annual report. The council removed cryptocurrencies and...

UK Formally Recognizes Crypto as Property in New Digital Assets Law

A Major Step for Digital Asset Rights The United Kingdom has enacted a new law that officially treats cryptocurrencies and other digital assets as personal...

Japan’s FSA Plans Liability Reserves to Protect Crypto Users After Hacks

Growing Push for Stronger Consumer Protections Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to introduce new rules that require cryptocurrency exchanges to maintain dedicated liability reserves. According...

Aave Wins MiCA Approval, Unlocking a New Era for Europe’s DeFi Market

Decentralized finance platform Aave Labs has reached a major regulatory breakthrough after securing approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The...

Nigeria’s 15% Crypto Gains Tax Sparks Debate Over Regulatory Clarity

Nigeria is taking a bold step toward formalizing its crypto market by introducing a 15% tax on cryptocurrency gains, set to begin in January...

Bank of England Eyes Stricter Stablecoin Rules to Protect Financial Stability

The Bank of England (BoE) is ramping up its call for tougher regulations on stablecoins, suggesting that tokens used widely for payments should face...

Vietnam Limits Crypto Pilot to Five Licensed Exchanges During Test Phase

Vietnam has taken a cautious step into cryptocurrency regulation, officially limiting its new digital asset exchange pilot to just five licensed platforms. The move,...

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Puts Crypto at the Top of His Agenda

Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2025 - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has made it clear that cryptocurrency is now his...

US–UK Form Joint Crypto Task Force To Align Rules And Revive Capital Markets

A 180-Day Sprint To Coordinate Digital-Asset Policy The United States and the United Kingdom have formed a joint task force to sync up rules for...