Iran allows oil tankers to pay Hormuz Strait transit fees with Bitcoin amid sanctions
Iran now accepts Bitcoin for shipping fees through the Strait of Hormuz amid strict sanctions. Crypto adoption in Iran is…
US regulators challenge state laws on prediction markets amid legal dispute
The CFTC and Department of Justice seek federal oversight of prediction markets in US courts. Arizona and other states are…
Artist Ryder Ripps barred from using Bored Ape Yacht Club visuals after agreement with Yuga Labs
Ryder Ripps is now banned from using Bored Ape Yacht Club images or brand elements. The settlement between Yuga Labs…
US Treasury outlines new stablecoin rules targeting financial security and compliance
The US Treasury Department has put forward a new set of rules intended to shape the regulatory environment for stablecoin…
US Treasury unveils joint rule proposal for stablecoin issuers amid new regulatory framework
The US Treasury has proposed joint stablecoin rules to fight financial crime and support innovation. Only authorized and fully backed…
South Korea unveils draft law to regulate digital assets amid industry debate
South Korea’s Democratic Party has presented a draft law for comprehensive digital asset regulation. The proposal mandates licensing, oversight, and…
US Treasury plans stricter oversight for stablecoin issuers amid efforts to combat financial crime
The US Treasury is drafting regulations to better supervise stablecoin issuers and address financial crime risks. New rules would require…
White House report questions banking sector concerns over stablecoin yield restrictions
A White House report suggests banning stablecoin yields won't substantially boost bank lending. The findings challenge banks' arguments, indicating limited…
White House advisors downplay risks of stablecoin yields to US bank lending
White House advisors find stablecoin yield restrictions offer minimal benefit to bank lending volumes. Banking sector leaders warn of possible…
South Korea mandates standardized withdrawal delays for crypto exchanges amid rising phone scams
South Korea will enforce a unified withdrawal delay for all domestic crypto exchanges. This move targets a surge in scams…
South Korea prepares legislative roadmap for regulating tokenized real assets and stablecoins
South Korea’s lawmakers are preparing new regulations for tokenized assets and stablecoins. Stablecoins will be overseen under foreign exchange rules,…
SEC acknowledges previous crypto enforcement cases offered no direct investor benefit
The SEC reviewed previous crypto enforcement strategies after a shift in leadership to Chair Paul Atkins. The agency determined several…
FDIC moves forward with stablecoin rules following GENIUS Act passage
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has introduced a detailed regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, responding to the recent passage of…
US prosecutors dispute use of Supreme Court ruling in Tornado Cash developer case
US prosecutors say the Supreme Court’s Cox ruling doesn’t apply to Roman Storm’s case. Storm faces retrial on unresolved money…
SEC signals policy shift after acknowledging missteps in crypto lawsuits
The SEC acknowledged past missteps in enforcing securities laws in crypto-related cases. Seven high-profile crypto lawsuits will be dismissed under…
Morgan Stanley spot Bitcoin ETF to debut on NYSE Arca amid rising competition
Morgan Stanley is preparing to launch its spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, on NYSE Arca tomorrow, marking the firm's first entry…
Binance.US pursues growth through derivatives and prediction markets amid efforts to rebuild trust
Binance.US is introducing derivatives and prediction markets to recover its US market presence. The company is strengthening compliance measures while…
US lawmakers question CFTC oversight on insider trading in prediction markets
A group of US lawmakers has called for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to step up regulatory action regarding…
Bank regulators propose updated AML and CFT rules for financial institutions
Banking regulators proposed updates to AML and CFT rules for financial institutions in the United States. The new rules prioritize…
FDIC advances proposed stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act framework
The FDIC has proposed a rule to set standards for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Custodial services and tokenized…
