REGULATION
Binance Eyes Philippine Return Through BlockShoals Collaboration
Binance partners with BlockShoals to re-enter the Philippine market under SEC's StratBox framework. Compliance remains a key challenge.
Ex-Hodlnaut CEO Charged With Fraud Over Terra (UST) Collapse
Singapore's former Hodlnaut CEO faces six fraud charges tied to misleading statements about the platform's exposure to the $45B Terra ecosystem crash.
Brian Armstrong's 8-Point Vision Aligns with Coinbase Strategy
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong outlines a finance overhaul blueprint that doubles as a roadmap for the exchange’s expansion into RWAs, stablecoins, and AI tools.
Tether Unveils GELT Stablecoin Tied to Georgian Lari
Tether partners with Georgia to launch GELT stablecoin under new rules aimed at boosting cross-border commerce and digital payments.
Kalshi Backs Lobby Group to Defend Prediction Markets
Kalshi launches Americans for Fair Markets to counter casino interests and influence federal policy on prediction markets.
SEC Delays Tokenized Stock 'Innovation Exemption' After Pushback
The SEC halts its plan to ease regulations for tokenized stock trading, citing concerns over third-party issuance and ownership verification.
SEC's Peirce Limits Tokenized Stock Exemption Scope
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce clarified the agency's tokenized stock exemption would only cover digital versions of existing equities, excluding synthetic tokens.
US Lawmakers Push Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, ARMA Gains Traction
The American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) seeks to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, aiming to acquire 1 million BTC over five years.
South Korea's 22% Crypto Tax Faces Pushback with 50K Petition Signatures
A petition opposing South Korea's 22% crypto tax garners over 50,000 signatures, forcing a government review as investor concerns mount.
CFTC and NHL Partner to Regulate Prediction Markets
The CFTC signs a memorandum with the NHL to oversee prediction markets, reinforcing its claim of exclusive jurisdiction amid regulatory conflicts.