Trader Loses 1,680 BTC Fight as South African Court Classifies Bitcoin as Capital
A South African High Court ruled that bitcoin can be legally treated as “capital” and a “negotiable instrument” (a form…
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UK House of Lords committee calls on Bank of England to reconsider proposed stablecoin restrictions
A U.K. House of Lords committee said the Bank of England (BOE) should reconsider its proposed limits on consumer stablecoin…
Jerome Powell Warns Fed Credibility Is Under Threat
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used his first public speech since leaving the top job to deliver a warning…
EU crypto transaction tax: 0.1% levy could raise €3B–€4B a year
The EU crypto transaction tax under review by the European Commission could put a 0.1% levy on crypto trades across…
US, UK central bankers offer contrary views on stablecoins
US Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Sunday that the growing use of dollar-backed stablecoins could bolster the global influence…
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Pushes Reform to Make US a Global Crypto Hub
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins, speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, outlined a significant shift…
This Week in Crypto Law (May 23, 2026)
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A…
South Korea opens reporting period for 2025 overseas financial accounts
South Korea has opened the reporting window for individuals to declare overseas financial accounts held during 2025, with the submission…
Bitgo CEO Warns Europe’s MiCA Rules Could Trigger a Massive Stablecoin Crisis
Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe claims that the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework puts the entire stablecoin ecosystem in danger…
Lummis: Clarity Act Will Decide Whether US Leads Next-Gen Finance or Falls Behind
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has framed the proposed Clarity Act as a pivotal piece of legislation that will determine…