Category: Regulations
Russia’s State Duma to Hold Final Readings on Crypto Regulation Bill
Russia’s State Duma will review a crypto regulation bill on July 21, creating rules for investors and international crypto transactions. Russia is preparing to take…
South Korea Proposes Law to Seize Self-Custodied Crypto Wallets
South Korea seeks legal authority to seize self-custodied crypto through updated criminal procedures. Proposed warrants must detail wallet addresses, asset amounts, transfers, and secure custody…
Vietnam Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Trading With New Fines
Vietnam will fine users up to $1,900 for trading through unlicensed crypto platforms. New rules strengthen AML, KYC, licensing, and enforcement across crypto businesses. Regulated…
Upbit Under Fire as Regulators Probe $36M Crypto Security Breach
South Korea’s FSS probes Upbit over its $36M Solana hack, scrutinizing disclosure timing and crypto security controls. Upbit is back in the regulatory spotlight after…
One Year Later: Has the GENIUS Act Changed Crypto in the U.S.?
The GENIUS Act marks one year as Selig, Anchorage and Lummis call for CLARITY Act rules on crypto markets and customer protection. The GENIUS Act…
France Blocks Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Allegations
France has blocked access to Polymarket after the gambling regulator said the crypto prediction market offered illegal betting services. France has moved to shut out…
MiCA Licensing Accelerates as ESMA Approves 14 More Crypto Firms
ESMA approved 14 new crypto firms, raising MiCA-authorized CASPs across Europe to 294. Ripple, MoonPay, and major European banks secured MiCA licenses for regulated operations.…
Bank of England Clears HSBC for Digital Securities Operations
HSBC has received approval to operate HSBC Orion in the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox, supporting digital bonds and the planned DIGIT issuance. HSBC has received…
Injective Files SEC Transfer Agent Registration to Advance Onchain Securities
Injective seeks SEC registration to manage tokenized securities ownership onchain. Transfer agent role could enable compliant blockchain-based securities records. Filing supports broader adoption of regulated…
