Regulators in EU and US Take Divergent Paths on Crypto Derivatives
The EU and US diverge in regulating crypto perpetual derivatives, focusing on leverage and market access. ESMA opts for strict…
ESMA Tightens Scrutiny on Crypto Derivatives Across the EU
ESMA reaffirmed that crypto derivatives are subject to strict EU financial regulation as CFDs. Firms must limit marketing and assess…
Hashgraph Group Launches TrackTrace to Streamline EU Supply Chain Compliance
Hashgraph Group launched TrackTrace to help firms meet new EU product transparency rules. The platform combines blockchain-based traceability and digital…
Hashgraph Group Launches TrackTrace to Help Companies Meet EU’s Product Traceability Standards
Hashgraph Group unveiled TrackTrace to simplify compliance with new EU supply chain standards. The platform uses distributed ledger and AI…
SEC Grants Pricing Flexibility to WisdomTree’s Digital Treasury Fund
The SEC granted WisdomTree’s digital fund an exemption for stable-value, intraday trading. This move aligns digital asset funds with traditional…
US Federal Reserve Moves to Ban Banks from Using “Reputational Risk” to Deny Crypto Clients
The Fed takes steps to ban “reputational risk” as a banking oversight metric. The rule aims to prevent discrimination against…
Brazil Sets 2027 Target to Bring Corporate Crypto Platforms Under Central Bank Oversight
Brazil’s central bank unveils a multi-step plan to regulate corporate crypto service providers by 2027. Measures will impact institutional firms…
Cardano Futures Begin Trading on CME, Paving Way for Potential US Spot ETF
Cardano futures trading began on CME, fueling hopes for a US-listed spot ADA ETF. New SEC rules could accelerate ETF…
Elliptic Report Exposes Russian Crypto Exchanges Dodging Western Sanctions
Elliptic’s report details five Russia-linked crypto exchanges bypassing Western sanctions. Major platforms such as Bitpapa and ABCeX processed billions in…
Ripple CEO Expects US Clarity Act to Pass by April, Ending Crypto Uncertainty
Ripple CEO anticipates Clarity Act will likely pass by April, ending US crypto uncertainty. The Act aims to clarify regulatory…
White House Pushes Banks on Stablecoin Yields as Digital Asset Clarity Act Gains Momentum
The White House is pressuring banks to accept capped stablecoin yields, fueling legislative momentum. XRP benefits from state proposals, while…
Ripple CEO Expects U.S. Lawmakers to Advance Crypto Legislation by April
Ripple’s CEO is optimistic about the CLARITY Act’s passage in the U.S. by late April. The law would clarify regulatory…
Russia Moves to Restrict Access to Foreign Crypto Exchanges This September
Russia plans to block non-compliant foreign crypto exchanges starting in September. New regulations foster state-backed exchanges and tighten capital flow…
Hyperliquid Launches $28 Million Policy Center in Washington to Shape US Crypto Regulation
Hyperliquid invested $28 million to establish a major DeFi policy center in Washington, DC. The center will push for clearer…
US Sets New Standard for Crypto Tax Reporting with 1099-DA Form
The IRS will require standardized crypto transaction reporting with Form 1099-DA from 2025. Investors must keep their own detailed cost…
China Sets Boundaries with New Rules for Tokenized Real-World Assets
China has introduced new regulations that redefine and supervise tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Hong Kong’s softer crypto stance failed to…
Nevada Regulator Challenges Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Contracts in Major Court Battle
Nevada sued Kalshi for offering unlicensed sports prediction contracts, igniting a high-stakes legal clash. Kalshi argues CFTC oversight preempts state…
Aave Proposes Overhaul to Streamline DAO Revenues and Strengthen DeFi Governance
Aave’s new proposal would direct all product revenues into the DAO treasury. Shifting regulatory trends in the US are influencing…
UK Tightens AI Chatbot Laws to Boost Child Safety Online
The UK advances strict laws for AI chatbots to protect children from online harm. New regulations include major fines and…
Banks and Crypto Firms Clash Over US Digital Dollar Bill
The US CLARITY Act has triggered disputes between banks and crypto companies over stablecoin rewards. No legislative breakthrough has emerged,…
