Russia’s CBDC law, new capital rules for crypto holdings in Canada, Binance vs. CFTC and other major news in regulation.

The data watchdog for the German government reportedly began investigating Worldcoin in November 2022 based on concerns over users' biometric data.

Cryptocurrencies continue to gain traction with investors around the world. Explore how leading countries are regulating the emerging asset class.

Distrust of governments' traditional role as issuers of so-called "fiat money" has fueled the phenomenal growth of cryptocurrency markets in recent years. Now that growth is rapidly educating the crypto industry about another key government function—that of regulating financial markets and securities trading. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is leading the push to subject cryptocurrency markets to the full spectrum of financial regulations the agency oversees.

The US SEC has filed a lawsuit against Richard Heart for selling HEX as an unregistered security to US investors

JBA seeks the elimination of income tax on the profits generated each time an individual exchanges crypto assets.

In a July 31 lawsuits, the SEC alleged Richard Heart violated federal securities laws and defrauded retail investors both in the U.S. and abroad using HEX, PulseChain, and PulseX.

The announcement read that breakthroughs in blockchain technology have been made and therefore formed strong momentum in the blockchain industry which will be supported by the newly implemented plan.

The Nigerian SEC has asked citizens not to engage with any crypto trading platform like Binance, not registered and regulated by them.

Binance has received an MVP operational license from Dubai regulators, enabling it to serve institutional and qualified retail investors

Government agencies intensify crypto-related crackdown amid increased scams, US Congress progress on regulations, Worldcoin triggers regulatory concerns

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange can now offer authorized crypto services to institutional and qualified retail investors in Dubai, the company said today.

Coinbase chief said that had they given up to the SEC's demands it could have impacted several crypto firms in America.

The Ripple judgment triggered a monumental shift in trader perception but the company's development for central banks continued all the time.

France’s finance minister said talks with officials in China this weekend were positive and called for Chinese companies to invest more into Europe, especially in electric vehicles and other sectors to combat climate change.

China said it will announce new measures to boost consumption in the government’s latest effort to steer a revival in the economy after its post-Covid recovery at the start of the year fizzled.

Senator Warren's call for tighter defi regulations has bipartisan support. A key act is being reintroduced to combat crypto-related crimes

Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation might end up banning Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) activities in Europe once it takes effect

Pro-XRP lawyer John E. Deaton believes SEC's actions against crypto prioritize corporate capitalism, hinder innovation and may favor established entities. He points out concerns about unequal treatment and SEC's reluctance to consider retail investors' perspectives.

DOJ seeks to revoke SBF's bail for tampering with witnesses in the FTX case as SBF contacted a potential witness via Signal & email, expressing a desire to reconnect. Auto-deletion of messages complicates the investigation.

The bill, if passed, will impose the same standards and requirements on crypto businesses as banks and other financial institutions.

The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), an organization that advocates for the banking industry in the US, has publicly backed Senator Elizabeth Warren's efforts to tighten regulations for cryptocurrencies.

VC firm Sequoia Capital has reportedly downsized its crypto fund from $585 million to $200 million amid a liquidity crunch and focus on smaller crypto players.

Immutable X (IMX), a layer-2 scaling solution on Ethereum, has risen by more than 15% after being listed on the South Korean exchange Upbit.

FTX & Genesis bankruptcy case nears settlement in Chapter 11 proceedings as parties seek court approval for resolution through a recent court filing.

Cryptocom scores another approval in the Netherlands, after Binance halted its services in the country.

The U.K. Parliament is currently reviewing the Online Safety Bill (OSB) which could change the face of internet regulation

The US House Financial Services Committee passed two crypto regulatory bills, clarifying jurisdiction for crypto firms under US securities and commodities regulators.

Wall Street supports senator’s push for strict crypto regulation

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson discusses latest Cardano (ADA) developments, Ripple vs SEC lawsuit, and crypto bill passed by the US House.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson in an AMA session on Saturday talked about the latest Cardano developments, Judge Analisa Torres’ landmark decision …

As crypto-assets continue to rise in global relevance, the focus on effective regulatory frameworks becomes increasingly important. In a bold …

Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) expressed concerns to Apple's CEO about App Store guidelines and their impact on emerging technologies. They emphasized transparency and competition while seeking to safeguard American ingenuity.

On July 27, the House Financial Services Committee advanced seven pieces of legislation concerning critical issues in digital asset regulation. They …

Legal requirements that could protect crypto users' right to self-custody were the focus of one bill passed by U.S. lawmakers on July 27.

The Indian Supreme Court has directed the Union government to record whether or not it intends to establish a federal agency to investigate …

India's Supreme Court has directed the government to record whether it intends to establish a federal agency to investigate crypto cases.

According to a July 28 Bloomberg Report, Bank Policy Institute, a US banking advocacy group, has joined other trade groups in supporting Senator Warren's reintroduced crypto bill, which seeks to improve transparency in digital asset transactions.

Democratic House of Representatives member Ritchie Torres criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and advocated for new laws on July 28.

In a move to address growing concerns over money laundering and terrorist financing associated with cryptocurrencies, the Presidency of Peru has …

On July 28, Hester Pierce challenged the SEC recent statement, which advised accounting firms to exercise caution when providing assurance work for crypto firms outside of full comprehensive audits.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has urged the financial regulator not discourage transparency efforts from the crypto industry.

Binance withdrew its license application with the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in July, but a report suggested the regulator had raised concerns about the CEO.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a dire warning to accounting firms conducting audits in the crypto asset space. In a …

Interviews and documents provided by Sam Bankman-Fried led to personal details of Caroline Ellison being published, information which his lawyers requested be sealed in court.