Tag: crypto-regulation
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…
South Korean Court Backs Crypto-Specific Asset Seizure Framework
South Korea proposes formal rules for crypto seizure during civil enforcement actions. New framework prevents debtors from hiding digital assets during ongoing lawsuits. Courts gain…
Brazil Tightens Rules for Crypto Firms With New Capital Requirements
Brazil requires crypto firms to maintain capital reserves starting January 2027. New rules align crypto providers with securities broker regulatory standards. Segment 5 firms lose…
Bridge Wins EU-Wide MiCA and EMI Licenses for Crypto Expansion
Bridge gains MiCA and EMI approvals to operate regulated services across all 27 EU states. New licenses enable euro-backed stablecoins, virtual IBANs, and cross-border payment…
Taiwan Passes Crypto and Stablecoin Bill in Major Regulatory Shift
Taiwan mandates licenses for crypto firms under the new Virtual Asset Service Act. Stablecoin issuers need central bank and FSC approval with full reserve backing.…
