Tagged: crypto regulation

October 4, 2026 @ 9:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo’s chief executive has warned that the US Senate’s failure to advance the CLARITY Act leaves American capital markets exposed to a concentrated failure he believes could prove more damaging than the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers. Mike Belshe made the argument at Korea Blockchain… Read More

September 14, 2026 @ 8:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea‘s crypto investors have again pressed lawmakers to postpone a long-delayed tax on virtual-asset profits, after a National Assembly petition calling for a two-year grace period cleared the 50,000-signature threshold needed for committee review. Regulatory and finance officials, however, have given little indication that they… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of significant steps undertaken under the Trump Administration toward mainstreaming digital assets, Indiana’s legislature has reportedly approved House Bill 1042, a measure that expands cryptocurrency investment opportunities for state-managed retirement and savings programs while safeguarding personal use of digital currencies. Sponsored by Rep…. Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that the policy agenda for 2026 is full of deadlines and developments. In the United States, market structure legislation will remain on the policy agenda, even though it is somewhat uncertain at this time just how quickly Congress will be able to resume… Read More

November 26, 2025 @ 8:18 am By JD Alois  |  

FCA executive director for payments and digital assets, David Geale, delivered a speech today addressing the evolving regulation of crypto, including stablecoins. Geale said they intend to create a trusted market while supporting innovation in the crypto sector. Geale declared the UK is “open for business”… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission will hold a joint public roundtable on Sept. 29 to address regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency markets, focusing on decentralized finance protocols, perpetual contracts and other digital asset innovations. The four-hour session at SEC headquarters… Read More

August 16, 2025 @ 10:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent appearance on Mornings with Maria, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for President Trump’s executive order aimed at broadening investment opportunities for 401(k) retirement plans by including cryptocurrencies and private equity. Atkins emphasized that this policy shift… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 5:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has issued “principles” for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the regulation of digital assets, or crypto. NASAA is the entity that represents all state and provincial securities regulators across the continent. At times in the past,… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 10:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Blockdaemon has shared key crypto / digital assets industry insights which aim to take a closer look at the various US Congressional actions in 2024. Sam Kim notes in a recent blog post by Blockdaemon that their overview of recent U.S. regulatory… Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 1:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director’s recent visit to Korea highlighted the urgency of establishing stringent regulations for the cryptocurrency sector. Addressing a conference in Korea, Kristalina Georgieva emphasized the critical need for robust rules in managing the risks associated with digital currencies, drawing… Read More

September 7, 2023 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has indicated its willingness for a certain amount of leeway for registered crypto firms to adhere to forthcoming rules. The regulator says that registered or authorized firms may “apply for flexibility”  on implementing a cooling off period when other… Read More

July 18, 2023 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics has taken a data-driven look at digital asset markets after a milestone ruling in the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple Kyle Waters and Matias Andrade Cabieses from Coin Metrics noted in a detailed report that we’ve witnessed a significant development… Read More