Regulation News

The SEC is anticipated to deny applications for spot Ethereum ETFs following discouraging meetings with issuers. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to reject applications for spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of Ethereum, the…

Russia’s central bank and Rosfinmonitoring pilot a new system to trace connections between crypto transactions and fiat operations. The Bank of Russia alongside Rosfinmonitoring, the country’s main body for financial intelligence, is working on a platform to detect connections between…

Nigeria’s central bank denies false claims made by crypto media, asserting that it didn’t mandate local banks to freeze accounts associated with unlicensed crypto exchanges. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it didn’t order local financial institutions to freeze…

As Ripple challenges the SEC’s $2 billion demand, is the tide of public opinion turning against the regulator, fueled by frustrations within the crypto community? In the ongoing legal tussle between Ripple (XRP) and the U.S. SEC, the stakes are…

U.S. prosecutors are seeking 36 months of imprisonment for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, citing the “magnitude of Zhao’s willful violation of U.S. law and its consequences.” Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao might be facing 36 months…

Hong Kong is gearing up to introduce spot crypto ETFs by the end of April, mirroring the U.S. trend, as the region aims to strengthen its positioning in the market. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on the…

How will Norway’s crackdown on crypto mining impact the global Bitcoin market and the country’s economy? Amid the recent completion of Bitcoin’s (BTC) fourth halving, which saw miner rewards halved to 3.125 Bitcoins, Norway is taking decisive steps to address…

Coin Center says the recently proposed stablecoin bill from Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand may be “unconstitutional” due to its ban on algorithmic payment stablecoins. Coin Center, a non-profit advocating crypto organization, said in a recent blog statement that…

The companies that proactively prepare in 2024 should experience a smoother pathway to enjoying the benefits inherent in MiCA.

Binance COO Noah Perlman says monitoring agreement with U.S. regulators is now posing challenges for the exchange despite viewing the deal as an opportunity for improvement. Binance‘s plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, which includes an independent compliance…

U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill to regulate stablecoins.

New Zealand’s central bank has started exploration into launching a central bank digital currency, with ongoing investigation projected until approximately 2030. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is now exploring the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) also…

Britain’s last attempt, which included plans to create an NFT, ended in tears. Two years on, and there’s another big challenge on the horizon. The U.K. government has announced it’s taking another swing at fulfilling its ambition of transforming Britain…

Fiji’s central bank has issued a warning against crypto investments promoted in the region, citing legal tender laws and potential penalties under local regulations. The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has issued a public warning, cautioning users from investing in…

The real potential of cryptocurrencies heavily depends on integration with traditional finance, which in turn requires a well-developed and clever regulatory approach.

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) stands as a critical legislative framework in the EU, crafted to navigate the intricate world of crypto assets.