REGULATION
Cryptocurrencies are not issued by a monetary authority, are not controlled or regulated and their price is determined by the supply and demand of their market.
Binance Expands UAE Crypto Access With Direct AED Transfers
Binance introduces direct AED transfers in the UAE, leveraging VARA and ADGM licensing to expand regulated crypto access.
CFTC Moves to Reverse Gemini $5M Settlement in Unprecedented Step
The CFTC's bid to vacate its $5M settlement with Gemini marks a rare regulatory reversal, citing issues with whistleblower credibility and evidence.
Coinbase Offers Regulated Crypto Options and Perps to US Institutions
Coinbase launches CFTC-regulated access to crypto options and perpetual futures through Deribit, targeting US institutions.
NVIDIA's MCG Toolkit Automates AI Model Documentation in Minutes
NVIDIA's MCG Toolkit streamlines AI model documentation, addressing regulatory compliance with automated, auditable outputs under one minute.
Paxos Becomes First Blockchain Firm with SEC Clearing Approval
Paxos secures SEC clearing agency registration, marking a milestone for blockchain in U.S. securities settlement.
APAC Leads Global Digital Asset Infrastructure Push
Asia-Pacific dominates with 69% of financial institutions live or piloting digital assets, bolstered by early investment and regulatory clarity.
Kalshi and CFTC Sue Over State-Level Prediction Market Bans
Kalshi and the CFTC file lawsuits against Minnesota and Rhode Island, escalating the battle over state bans on prediction markets.
VanEck Launches First US Spot BNB ETF (VBNB) on Nasdaq
VanEck debuts the first US spot BNB ETF, VBNB, offering regulated exposure to Binance Coin with a 0.39% fee. Key step for altcoin ETFs.
Argentina Bill Restricts Crypto Use for Online Gambling
Argentina's new bill targets crypto payments for unauthorized online gambling, marking a significant step in regulating digital betting and payment systems.
Crypto Compliance Standards Tighten Sharply by 2026: Chainalysis
Nearly half of crypto firms in 2026 meet compliance standards that were industry-leading in 2020, highlighting a rapidly maturing sector.
Polymarket Eyes KYC as Global Regulation Tightens on Prediction Platforms
Polymarket considers mandatory KYC amid bans in over 30 countries and insider trading scrutiny, signaling regulatory challenges for prediction markets.
China's Supreme Court Plans Rules for Crypto, AI Disputes
China's Supreme Court will draft new judicial guidelines for digital currency and AI-related cases, signaling stricter regulation amid a push for digital economic growth.
Crypto Advocacy Group Rebuts Senator Warren on OCC Charters
The Digital Chamber defends crypto firms seeking OCC charters, countering Senator Warren's claims of regulatory evasion and conflicts of interest.
Binance Partners With BlockShoals for Philippines Re-Entry
Binance teams with BlockShoals to re-enter the Philippine market via the SEC's StratBox sandbox, aiming to promote responsible crypto use.
Ex-Hodlnaut CEO Charged With Fraud Over Terra (UST) Collapse
Singapore's former Hodlnaut CEO faces six fraud charges tied to misleading statements about the platform's exposure to the $45B Terra ecosystem crash.
