Tag: crypto-regulation
UK Parliament Opens Probe Into Banks Blocking Crypto Businesses
UK Parliament investigates banking restrictions affecting crypto businesses nationwide. Lawmakers seek industry evidence on account closures and payment restrictions. Inquiry may shape future UK banking…
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…
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.…
Japan Passes Key Bill Recognizing Crypto as Financial Products
Japan classifies crypto as financial products under revised financial legislation. New law introduces insider trading rules and stronger penalties for violations. Reform supports future crypto…
Ripple Nearly Shut Down After SEC Lawsuit, CEO Reveals Hidden Crisis
Ripple considered dissolving operations and distributing XRP holdings after the 2020 SEC lawsuit. Garlinghouse revealed Ripple spent about $150 million defending against SEC allegations. Ripple…
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…
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…
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…
