Japan Moves to Expand Crypto Compliance Regime as Tax Surveillance Enters Cross-Border Era
Japan is moving deeper into the compliance phase of crypto regulation, and the latest push is less about approving new…
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Kentucky Eases Crypto Rules by Removing Self-Custody Restrictions
Kentucky has moved to ease crypto rules after lawmakers removed a clause that lawmakers said could limit self-custody of digital…
CySEC Sets Deadline for CFD Brokers and Crypto Firms to Submit Last Year’s Data
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has issued reporting guidance for EU investment firm branches operating in Cyprus, including retail…
The Big US Crypto Act Postponed Again! Coinbase Issues a Statement!
Following the US GENIUS Act, there are new developments regarding the highly anticipated Clarity Act (CLARITY), a bill that will…
Former FTX head of engineering fined $3.7M to resolve CFTC lawsuit
Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, will pay $3.7 million to resolve his case with the US…
Alabama becomes second US state to grant DAOs legal status under DUNA
The US state of Alabama has become the second US jurisdiction after Wyoming to grant decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) legal…
Australia Cracks Down on Gambling Ads as Prediction Markets Like Polymarket Remain Blocked
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced sweeping restrictions on gambling advertising across television, radio, online platforms, and sporting venues on…
CFTC Chair Calls Current Financial System Outdated, Backs Blockchain
America’s top financial regulator has made a bold statement about traditional money. CFTC Chair Michael Selig says current financial systems…
CFTC sues Illinois over state’s cease-and-desist letters against prediction markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Illinois and various state officials on…
Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Six Entities for New Virtual Asset Pilot
The Nigerian central bank has launched a pilot program to supervise anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing compliance among crypto and…