REGULATION
South Korea Crypto Market Drops 50% as Stocks Surge
South Korea's crypto holdings plunged 50% in a year, with trading volumes collapsing as investors pivot to stocks and regulators tighten oversight.
Paxos Defines Six Layers for Stablecoin Payment Systems
Paxos highlights the six critical layers for stablecoin payment infrastructure, addressing licensing, custody, and regulatory hurdles.
Circle Comments on OCC's GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
Circle weighs in on the OCC's proposed GENIUS Act rules, pushing for strong U.S. standards to guide global stablecoin adoption.
Kalshi, Hyperliquid Defy Dutch Ban as Polymarket Exit Raises Stakes
Kalshi and Hyperliquid continue serving Dutch users despite Polymarket's February ban, highlighting regulatory gaps in Europe's crackdown on crypto prediction markets.
CFTC Receives 1,500 Comments on Prediction Market Regulation
The CFTC's proposed rule on prediction markets sparks debate, with 1,500 responses highlighting tensions between federal oversight and state regulation.
Crypto, AI PACs Pour Millions Into 2026 Midterms Amid Voter Distrust
Crypto and AI super PACs are spending heavily in the 2026 midterms, despite polling showing most Americans distrust both industries.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Regulation Clash
The CFTC has sued Wisconsin, marking its fifth state-level legal battle to assert jurisdiction over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Japan Tightens AML Rules for Crypto in Real Estate Deals
Japan's regulators demand stricter AML checks for crypto use in property transactions, citing money laundering risks tied to international transfers.
CFTC Sues New York Over Prediction Markets Gambling Laws Clash
CFTC challenges New York's bid to apply gambling laws to prediction markets, escalating federal vs. state regulatory tensions.
Big Bitcoin and Ether Bets Signal Institutional Confidence
Bitcoin hits $78K as institutions like Strategy and BitMine double down, while Japan's blockchain bond test and U.S. crypto regulation delays stir debate.