Crypto investment options expand in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans after new regulations
New U.S. regulations allow 401(k) plans to offer cryptocurrency as an investment option. The 401(k) market surpassed $10 trillion in…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urges special economic zones in the US to foster innovation
Brian Armstrong has proposed creating special economic zones in the US, inspired by global innovation centers. These zones aim to…
Kalshi suspends Nevada operations after court extends regulatory injunction
Kalshi paused Nevada operations after a court extended a temporary injunction on the platform. Legal and regulatory battles are ongoing…
Prison terms and heavy fines introduced as Cambodia approves cybercrime law targeting scam centres
Cambodia passed its first cybercrime law introducing tough penalties for online scam centres. The law targets fraud, money-laundering, and organiser…
Tokenized US Treasury market’s slow growth highlights trust and compliance gap in RWA adoption
The tokenized US Treasury market is growing but faces a major trust and compliance gap with institutions. Confidence in RWA…
USDC’s regulatory shortfalls spark concern after major compliance lapses exposed
ZachXBT exposes USDC’s failure to freeze $420 million linked to illicit activities. Circle faces criticism for not acting despite strong…
Justice Department shifts stance on crypto enforcement after Trump’s appointment of Blanche
Todd Blanche replaced Pam Bondi as Attorney General amid major Department of Justice changes. Blanche disbanded the crypto enforcement team…
Stabilcoin legislation takes shape after congressional talks with crypto industry representatives
Congress continues to debate new stablecoin regulations with input from banking and crypto sectors. Key points remain unresolved, especially regarding…
Legal clash erupts after CFTC and DOJ challenge Illinois moves on crypto prediction markets
The CFTC and DOJ have sued Illinois to block state regulation of crypto prediction markets. Illinois claims such platforms constitute…
Australia introduces mandatory licensing for crypto platforms with passage of new digital assets law
The Australian parliament passed a new law requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to obtain licenses. Sectors expect the regulation to…
Hong Kong stablecoin license rollout delayed despite regulator’s March timetable
The HKMA has postponed the start of Hong Kong dollar stablecoin licensing beyond March. Officials emphasize innovation, sustainability, and compliance…
Cryptocurrency tax bill has not yet passed committee, says Sadullah Kısacık
Sadullah Kısacık clarified that the cryptocurrency tax bill has not passed the committee. Rumors about an imminent tax increase have…
Crypto tax bill advances largely unchanged as Turkey qualifies for World Cup
Turkey’s crypto tax bill advanced almost unchanged despite investor objections. The law retains taxation and reporting for users of international…
Fed’s Barr highlights importance of oversight as stablecoin regulation advances under GENIUS Act
Michael Barr underlined the importance of strict supervision in stablecoin regulation. The GENIUS Act sets out regulatory clarity but requires…
WisdomTree maintains crypto innovation strategy as Congress debates Clarity Act
WisdomTree continues innovating in digital assets, independent of pending U.S. Congressional legislation. The company is expanding its range of tokenized…
Hoskinson warns US crypto bill could tie up new projects for years
Charles Hoskinson criticized the US CLARITY Act's potential impact on new crypto projects. He said established tokens could benefit, while…
Chainalysis moves to expand blockchain analysis with new AI-powered tools
Chainalysis is integrating AI-powered agents to democratize blockchain analytics for wider audiences. AI tools will let institutions custom-build solutions for…
U.S. charges Maryland resident after Uranium Finance crypto theft case is revived
The U.S. charged Jonathan Spalletta with fraud and laundering from the Uranium Finance hack. He is accused of laundering stolen…
KuCoin operator barred indefinitely from U.S. market after court order
Peken Global Limited must suspend all U.S. activities following a federal court’s permanent ban. The company was fined $500,000 and…
Alternative assets, including crypto, may soon become available in US 401(k) plans after proposed rule
A new rule could let 401(k) plans offer investments in crypto and other alternative assets. US officials say the proposal…
