REGULATION
US Senators Push Regulators for Clear Crypto Capital Rules
Senate Republicans urge US financial regulators to establish fair, technology-neutral capital standards for crypto amid Basel III concerns.
SEC's Hester Peirce Defends Open-Source Blockchain Developers
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates against applying securities rules to blockchain developers, emphasizing decentralization and free speech.
OCC Chief Faces Democrat Pressure Over Trump-Linked Crypto Charter
OCC’s Jonathan Gould denies political bias amid scrutiny over World Liberty Financial's crypto trust charter, backed by the Trump family.
Bitcoin ETF Ownership Drops as Hedge Funds Sell, Banks Add
Hedge funds slashed Bitcoin ETF holdings by 39% in Q1 2026, while banks doubled exposure. BTC price volatility and regulatory shifts shape the market.
Why Regulated Stablecoins Are Key for Institutions in 2026
Institutions need regulated stablecoins for compliance, risk management, and operational certainty. GENIUS Act and MiCA set the rules.
US Democrats Seek FTC Probe Into Prediction Markets
Nine House Democrats urge FTC to investigate prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket for alleged deceptive practices and regulatory evasion.
Israel’s Crypto Tax Amnesty Falls Short, Only $50M Reported
Israel's crypto tax amnesty program, targeting up to $1B in disclosures, has drawn only $50M so far, raising compliance concerns ahead of the August deadline.
EU MiCA Deadline Pressures Crypto Firms to Secure Licenses
With the EU MiCA deadline on July 1, unlicensed crypto firms must secure authorization or exit, affecting millions of users.
FCA Warns Premier League Clubs Against Risky Crypto Deals
FCA cautions Premier League clubs against sponsorships with unauthorized crypto firms, citing legal and AML risks, as crypto marketing faces tougher scrutiny.
NYDFS and EU Sign Stablecoin Oversight Pact Under MiCA
New York and EU regulators team up for stablecoin oversight under MiCA, aiming to enhance transparency and stability in the $319B market.