Crypto
Indonesia Names 29 Authorized Crypto Platforms Amid Market Expansion
Indonesia's OJK has released a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto trading platforms following recent regulations to tighten oversight in the digital asset market.
Finance
Hong Kong Insurance Authority Considers Opening Doors to Cryptocurrency Investments
The regulatory body in Hong Kong is evaluating a plan to enable insurers to allocate capital towards cryptocurrencies amidst growing interest.
Finance
Ghana's New Legislation Marks a Turning Point for Cryptocurrency Trading
Ghana has enacted a law to regulate cryptocurrency, granting the central bank authority to license providers and mitigate risks in the sector.
Crypto Regulations
David Sacks Highlights New Regulatory Leaders as a Dream Team for Crypto Oversight
David Sacks emphasizes the importance of recent appointments in shaping the future of digital asset regulations in the U.S.
News
Proposed Tax Exemption for Minor Stablecoin Transactions and Staking Earnings
US lawmakers are working on a proposal that would exempt small stablecoin payments from taxation and defer taxes on staking and mining rewards.
News
Jump Trading Faces $4 Billion Lawsuit Linked to Terra Crash
Terraform Labs has initiated legal action against Jump Trading, accusing the firm of manipulating the Terra ecosystem and reaping illicit gains during the 2022 crash, amounting to $4 billion.
Bitcoin
SEC Raises Concerns Over Bitcoin Mining Hosting Services and Securities Regulations
The SEC has issued a lawsuit regarding Bitcoin mining hosting services, asserting that these could be categorized as securities, a claim contested by industry leaders.
News
Coinbase Follows Kalshi's Legal Strategy, Initiates Lawsuits Against Three States on Prediction Markets
Coinbase aims to establish federal oversight on prediction markets by suing regulators in three states, contending that federal commodities law should apply rather than state gambling statutes.
Business
Bybit Reintroduces Its UK Trading Platform Following FCA Guidelines
Bybit has announced its return to the UK market with a new platform focused on spot trading and peer-to-peer transactions.
News
Exodus and MoonPay to Introduce Stablecoin by Early 2026 Amid Industry Surge
Exodus has teamed up with MoonPay to develop a new USD-pegged stablecoin aimed at simplifying everyday transactions, set for a 2026 launch.
Crypto
Scaramucci Forecasts Significant Growth Potential for Crypto at LONGITUDE Event
Regulatory clarity and institutional interest set the stage for a promising 2026 in the cryptocurrency sector, according to insights from various industry leaders.
Crypto
Major Crypto Firms Receive Conditional Approvals for National Trust Bank Charters
The US OCC grants conditional approvals enabling key players in the cryptocurrency sector to function as national trust banks.
Finance
Bitnomial Secures CFTC Authorization to Introduce Prediction Markets in the U.S.
Bitnomial's recent CFTC approval permits the launch of prediction markets linked to cryptocurrency and economic events, broadening its services.
Finance
Crypto Organizations Criticize Citadel's Call for Stricter DeFi Regulations
Crypto groups have responded to Citadel Securities' request for tighter regulations on DeFi platforms concerning tokenized stocks.
News
Terraform Labs Co-founder Receives 15-Year Prison Sentence Following Guilty Plea
Do Kwon, a co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of fraud, following a significant financial collapse of the company.
News
CFTC Withdraws Crypto Delivery Guidance, Easing Regulations for Exchanges
The CFTC has eliminated its previous guidance on cryptocurrency delivery, granting exchanges more operational leeway, as noted by StarkWare's Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos.
News
CFTC Grants Flexibility to Prediction Markets on Reporting Requirements
The CFTC has issued no-action letters to certain prediction markets, allowing them to bypass specific data reporting and record-keeping rules.
Finance
Standard Chartered and AirAsia's Parent Company to Experiment with Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin
Standard Chartered Malaysia and Capital A are set to launch a ringgit-pegged stablecoin for wholesale transactions, marking a key step in Malaysia's digital asset landscape.
Ecosystem
Binance Takes Steps Toward Entering Stock Trading with New API Features
Binance has rolled out new API endpoints that indicate a strategy shift towards stock trading, signaling a renewed interest after a previous attempt failed in 2021.
Blockchain
US Financial Markets Ready for On-Chain Transition Following SEC Approval for Tokenization
The SEC chair reinforces the shift towards tokenized financial markets with recent approval for the DTCC to initiate market tokenization services.
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