SEC Freezes Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Approval After CME Jurisdictional Challenge
The SEC has suspended Nasdaq's QBTC bitcoin index options following a CME Group petition arguing that bitcoin derivatives fall under CFTC, not SEC, authority.
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Circle Secures New York Trust Charter as Crypto Regulatory Push Accelerates
The USDC issuer received a limited purpose trust charter from NYDFS, adding to its recent OCC national trust bank approval.
Circle Secures New York Trust Charter, Strengthening USDC Regulatory Position
The USDC issuer received a limited purpose trust charter from NYDFS, adding to its national trust bank approval and BitLicense in a rapidly maturing stablecoin regulatory landscape.
South Korea to Tax Crypto Gains Starting 2027 After Years of Delays
South Korea plans to begin taxing cryptocurrency gains above 2.5 million won ($1,740) from January 1, 2027, signaling no further postponement as the debate shifts to parliament.
BlackRock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs Endorse Crypto Clarity Act as Senate Timeline Tightens
The largest names in traditional finance have publicly backed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, exposing a growing divide within Wall Street over crypto regulation.
U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Clarity Act as Calendar Squeezes Industry's Flagship Bill
The Senate's packed agenda — Russia sanctions, nominations, and a funeral — pushes the market structure bill further down the queue, with summer recess looming August 8.
CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Against Cutting Corners on Event Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory signaling that prediction market platforms have been straying into cookie-cutter self-certification.
EU Deploys 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia, Targeting $120 Billion Crypto Network
The European Union's latest sanctions expand transaction bans to 14 crypto platforms and introduce a mechanism that could enable a full third-country ban on crypto services used by Russia.
EU Deploys 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia, Targeting $120 Billion Crypto Network
The European Union's latest sanctions package expands crypto-related transaction bans to 14 platforms and introduces a new instrument that could enable a blanket ban on third-country crypto services used by Russia.
Clarity Act faces setback as Senate expected to miss pre-recess window
Senate Majority Leader Thune says the crypto market structure bill likely won't pass before the summer break, dealing a blow to 2026 passage prospects.
Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces New Hurdles as Ethics Provisions Spark Debate
Updated draft of the Crypto Clarity Act emerges with temporary ethics rules, but key Democrats argue the legislation falls short on addressing broader concerns about conflicts of interest.
Clarity Act Odds Jump to 43% on Polymarket Amid Trump Ethics Deal Reports
Prediction market traders boosted odds of the crypto market structure bill passing after reports of a breakthrough on ethics provisions.
MiCA Compliance Costs Could Drive More Crypto Firms From EU Market, Warns Gate Europe CEO
European crypto regulation is reshaping the competitive landscape as compliance costs mount for licensed firms.
Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Regulation Bill as State Duma Approves Framework
Russian lawmakers approved comprehensive rules for exchanges, brokers, and custodians with investor limits and central bank oversight.
South Korea eyes September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot: Report
Bank of Korea expands CBDC pilot with regional banks, subsidy payments, and tokenized deposits starting September.
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Senate resolution unanimously rejects clemency for FTX founder, sending clear message on crypto accountability