Tag: crypto-regulation
US Gaming Groups Push Senate to Ban Crypto Sports Prediction Markets
American Gaming Association and Indian Gaming Association urge Congress to ban sports prediction markets Gaming groups argue that sports event contracts are indistinguishable from legal…
US Watchdog Pushes FDIC to Take the Lead on Crypto Oversight
US GAO recommended FDIC collaborate with federal bodies to tackle blockchain technology risks GAO placed blockchain on High Risk List due to regulators’ difficulties supervising…
Sri Lanka’s First Crypto Rulebook Is Finally Taking Shape
Sri Lanka is preparing a legal framework for crypto and virtual assets. The law aims to close a legal vacuum and protect citizens from scams.…
MiCA Deadline Shock: 75% of EU Crypto Firms Risk Losing Licenses
MiCA grace period ends July 1, 2026, forcing unlicensed EU crypto firms to stop serving customers or shut down Only 194 crypto firms licensed in…
Philippine Central Bank Bans Crypto Exchanges From Listing Privacy Coins
BSP bans privacy coins and tightens crypto listing rules for all licensed exchanges. Exchanges must apply ongoing monitoring, risk checks, and strict delisting triggers. New…
South Korea May Tax Tokenized Stocks as Securities by Late 2026
South Korea’s Finance Ministry views tokenized stocks as securities, not virtual assets. Tokenized stocks can be taxed immediately under the current Capital Markets Act. Taxation…
Y Combinator Backs CLARITY Act – A Turning Point for Crypto?
Y Combinator backed the CLARITY Act, viewing crypto as the future infrastructure for all startups. The bill creates a US regulatory framework, resolving jurisdictional uncertainty…
Japan Moves to Classify Crypto as Financial Instruments
Japan’s Cabinet approved a bill classifying crypto as financial instruments under securities law. Punishment for unregistered sellers increases from 3 to 10 years prison, fines…
Kalshi’s New Insider Trading Crackdown Changes the Game
Kalshi now requires users to disclose their employer for trades in high-risk prediction markets The policy aims to curb insider trading and market manipulation following…
