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Regulation

Professor Addresses Myths Surrounding Stablecoin Yields

A Columbia Business School professor dismissed banking industry misconceptions about stablecoin yields as Congress approaches market structure changes.

Crypto

Trump's $2,000 Tariff Dividend Proposal and Its Implications for Crypto

President Trump announced a $2,000 economic stimulus for Americans from tariff revenues, raising concerns about its impact on long-term inflation and cryptocurrency markets.

Crypto

EU's Crypto Regulation Faces New Scrutiny as Centralization Talks Intensify

As MiCA moves into its execution phase, calls grow for regulatory oversight to shift from national regulators to the ESMA amid discrepancies in enforcement across Europe.

Ecosystem

New Zealand's Financial Authority Declares NZDD Stablecoin Not a Financial Product

The Financial Markets Authority of New Zealand has determined that the NZDD stablecoin does not qualify as a financial product, marking a significant step for regulatory clarity in the sector.

Investigation

Investigation Links 100,000 BTC Hyperliquid Whale to Ex-BitForex CEO

A probe has established a connection between a significant whale managing over 100,000 BTC on Hyperliquid and Garrett Jin, the former CEO of BitForex, which collapsed under fraud allegations.

Crypto

KuCoin's European Division Achieves MiCA License While Malta Stands Aside

KuCoin EU garners a crucial MiCA license from Austria's Financial Market Authority, enabling its operations across 29 EEA nations, but excluding Malta.

News

ShapeShift Resumes Focus on Privacy with Zcash Shielded Transactions

ShapeShift has reintroduced support for Zcash's shielded transactions, marking a return to privacy-centric cryptocurrency.

Crypto

Pierre Rochard Urges US Regulators to Clarify Bitcoin Capital Treatment in Basel III Revisions

The CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, Pierre Rochard, stresses the necessity for US banking regulators to establish clear guidelines regarding Bitcoin's capital treatment as part of the Basal III overhaul.

Crypto News

Prospects for CLARITY Act 2026 Dwindle Without April Approval: Official

A crypto industry leader warns that the future of the CLARITY Act hangs by a thread unless it gains traction before the month's end.

Crypto

Impact of Stablecoin Regulatory Ambiguity on Banks

Uncertainties in stablecoin regulation could put traditional banks at a disadvantage compared to crypto companies as they pause to wait for clarity.

Crypto News

Vitalik Buterin Expresses Concern Over AI Regulation Strategies

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns that political moves to regulate AI may lead to adverse outcomes, emphasizing the need for caution in how society approaches technology governance.

Finance

SEC's Crypto Advocate Proposes Streamlined Disclosure Regulations Amidst Tokenization Discussions

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates for simplifying disclosure requirements and fostering innovation in tokenized assets during a speech.

Finance

Ghana Approves 11 Cryptocurrency Firms for Regulatory Sandbox Initiative

Ghana's SEC has authorized 11 cryptocurrency platforms to join its regulatory sandbox, marking a significant move towards clearer regulations for the local crypto market.

Finance

Kalshi Files Lawsuit Against Iowa Over Potential Regulatory Action

Kalshi takes legal action in Iowa to prevent potential enforcement over its sports event contracts, alleging substantial risk from state regulators.

Crypto

Bithumb Faces Potential Six-Month Business Halt in South Korea

Bithumb, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, may face a six-month partial suspension due to alleged failures in anti-money laundering practices.

Crypto

Federal Reserve Invites Public Input to End Operation Chokepoint 2.0

The Federal Reserve is seeking comments on a proposal that could end the practice of crypto debanking.

Crypto

SEC Permits Broker-Dealers to Use 2% 'Haircut' on Stablecoin Holdings

The SEC has clarified that broker-dealers can count stablecoin holdings towards their net capital with a 2% haircut, easing previous regulations.

Banking

Crypto Executives Urge Change in Basel III's 1,250% Risk Weight on Bitcoin

Executives from the crypto treasury sector are pushing for reforms in the Basel III banking guidelines that impose a 1,250% risk weight on Bitcoin, arguing it hampers the asset's adoption.