Category: Regulations
Alfa-Bank Reveals Crypto Plans as Russia Opens Door to Digital Assets
Alfa-Bank plans crypto custody services as Russia builds a regulated digital asset framework. The bank is testing crypto trading while developing blockchain investment products for…
Circle Hit With Criminal Complaint After Rejecting USDC Seizure Request
Circle faces a Wisconsin complaint over refusing a court-ordered USDC recovery action. Prosecutors say stablecoin issuers face growing pressure to support scam investigations. The case…
Kenya CMA Eyes Blockchain Tool to Monitor Crypto Transactions
Kenya CMA plans blockchain tracking tools to monitor crypto transactions across 20+ networks. The platform will detect risky wallets, suspicious transfers, and potential financial crimes.…
ESMA Launches First MiCA Crypto Custody Review: What Firms Face Next
ESMA reviews CASPs to assess custody security, governance, and operational resilience under MiCA rules. EU regulators will examine key management, incident response, and third-party service…
India’s Crypto Crackdown Deepens as Central Bank Urges Ban on Bank Exposure
India’s central bank urges crypto prohibition and bank exposure limits as tax officials flag offshore trading risks. India’s central bank has again called for a…
Naver Delays Dunamu Share Swap Again as Approval Wait Continues
Naver Financial and Dunamu delayed their share swap completion to Dec. 31. FTC review and shareholder approval processes remain the main hurdles. South Korea’s Digital…
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Wins UK FCA Approval for Stocks and Derivatives
Crypto exchange Coinbase wins UK FCA approval to offer stocks and derivatives, expanding its regulated investment services for UK retail and institutional investors. Crypto exchange…
Ripple Executive Urges Washington to Stop Ignoring 67M Crypto Holders
Stuart Alderoty says 67 million Americans make crypto a major national constituency. NCA data shows U.S. crypto ownership grew by 12 million people over the…
DOJ Advances US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With Treasury, Commerce
DOJ reviews legal authority for the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with federal agencies. Treasury and Commerce continue discussions over oversight of national Bitcoin holdings. Congress…
