CRYPTO REGULATION
US Senators Push Regulators for Clear Crypto Capital Rules
Senate Republicans urge US financial regulators to establish fair, technology-neutral capital standards for crypto amid Basel III concerns.
OCC Chief Faces Democrat Pressure Over Trump-Linked Crypto Charter
OCC’s Jonathan Gould denies political bias amid scrutiny over World Liberty Financial's crypto trust charter, backed by the Trump family.
EU MiCA Deadline Pressures Crypto Firms to Secure Licenses
With the EU MiCA deadline on July 1, unlicensed crypto firms must secure authorization or exit, affecting millions of users.
NYDFS and EU Sign Stablecoin Oversight Pact Under MiCA
New York and EU regulators team up for stablecoin oversight under MiCA, aiming to enhance transparency and stability in the $319B market.
SEC Draft Plan Prioritizes Digital Assets, Blockchain Through 2030
The SEC's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan emphasizes regulatory clarity for crypto, tokenized offerings, and blockchain infrastructure.
Federal vs. State Regulation Reshapes Crypto Rules for 2026
The GENIUS Act and evolving federal regulation shift oversight of digital assets in the U.S., impacting stablecoin issuers, brokers, and consumers.
US Senate Resumes Debate on CLARITY Act, Key Crypto Bill
The Senate picks up debate on the CLARITY Act, a pivotal crypto regulation bill aimed at resolving SEC and CFTC jurisdictional conflicts.
Coinbase Rolls Out INR Bank Rails in India After Watchdog Approval
Coinbase enables direct rupee deposits and withdrawals via IMPS in India, expanding access amid tight crypto regulations.
Circle Freezes $12.6M USDC in Zama Protocol, Sparks Criticism
Circle's $12.6M USDC freeze in Zama's protocol raises concerns over unilateral actions and selective enforcement in the stablecoin market.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Criticizes Coinbase, Opposes CLARITY Act
JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon criticizes Coinbase and vows banks will oppose the CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market-structure bill advancing in Congress.
CFTC Approves Bitcoin Perpetual Contracts, Signals Support for 24/7 Trading
The CFTC approved Bitcoin perpetual futures on Kalshi and supports 24/7 trading for crypto derivatives, marking a shift in U.S. crypto regulation.
Mastercard Secures BitLicense as Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows
Mastercard obtained a New York BitLicense for crypto operations, while Bitcoin ETFs face six days of outflows, signaling weakening investor demand.
NYSE Parent ICE Pushes for Regulation of Onchain Perps
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher calls for regulatory clarity on 24/7 onchain perpetual futures, citing rising competition from platforms like Hyperliquid.
Trump Pushes CLARITY Act to 'Future-Proof' Crypto Regulation
Trump backs the CLARITY Act to secure 'future-proof' crypto regulation amid personal crypto ties and market skepticism.
SEC’s Hester Peirce Defends Crypto Privacy Tools Amid Scrutiny
Hester Peirce asserts privacy-enhancing crypto tools protect investors and compliance, calling for balanced regulation amid rising surveillance concerns.
