SEC proposal would let blockchain serve as official securities ledger
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed replacing decades-old transfer agent rules with a framework that would recognize blockchain…
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South Korea sees sharp rise in crypto gifts to children before 2027 tax rules
South Korean families have increased reported cryptocurrency gifts to minors by 2.7 times in a year, with transfers to children…
Senate Republicans Release Latest CLARITY Act Text Addressing DeFi, Prediction Markets
Senate Republicans have released a new version of the CLARITY Act as they work toward a bipartisan deal with Democrats.…
ESMA warns growing crypto ties could amplify risks to traditional finance
Europe’s securities regulator has warned that growing links between crypto and traditional finance could increase the risk of shocks spreading…
Coinbase Joins Blockchain Association for Tax Policy
This afternoon, the Blockchain Association hosted a congressional staff lunch briefing focused on digital asset tax policy. Coinbase was among…
SEC Warns of Scammers Impersonating Officials as Crypto
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning regarding scammers impersonating SEC officials on social media. This…
Banca d’Italia orders crypto sanctions screening on every transfer, no exceptions
Every crypto transfer moving through an Italian platform, no matter how small, must now clear a sanctions check — and…
OSFICanada Outlines Planned Policy Work on Crypto-Asset Risk
The Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced today its latest quarterly release that outlines significant advancements in regulatory policy. The…
Grayscale Spotlights CLARITY Act Vote Set for September 15
The US Senate is scheduled to vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, a regulatory framework aimed at stabilizing…
India’s financial intelligence unit flags 15 crypto platforms for AML lapses
India’s financial crime watchdog is targeting offshore crypto platforms for operating in the country without playing by its rules. On…