The United States and the United Kingdom are exploring ways to cooperate on digital asset regulations and adoption. According to people familiar with the matter, who spoke to the Financial Times, the United Kingdom is seeking to close its crypto regulatory gap with the United States to foster mainstream adoption of digital assets. Furthermore, the …
President Trump has shared progress on trade relations in a latest post on Truth Social, hinting that a deal over TikTok may finally be within reach. This comes just days before the September 17 deadline for the app to meet U.S. ownership requirements. “The big Trade Meeting in Europe between the United States of America, …
The Bank of England’s (BoE) plan to limit how much stablecoin individuals and businesses can hold is drawing sharp backlash from crypto firms and industry groups. Critics warn the move could stifle innovation, push capital out of the U.K., and isolate the country from global standards. What the BoE is Proposing According to the Financial …
Pakistan is making its own big move. The government has launched the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) under the newly enforced Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025, inviting international crypto exchanges and service providers to apply for licenses and operate legally in the country. With over 40 million crypto users and an estimated $300 billion in …
The UK is stepping up its focus on crypto and digital finance as it builds closer ties with the US. Industry groups are now pushing for digital assets to play a central role. According to a report from Bloomberg, UK trade groups are urging the government to make blockchain a key part of future tech …
Brazil is finally moving ahead with long-awaited crypto regulations, with the Central Bank setting 2026 as the year when rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) will officially come into force. The decision follows years of delays and pressure from regulators, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies calling for stronger oversight in one of Latin America’s …
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has released draft guidance proposing softer capital requirements for banks holding certain crypto assets. Under the new rules, crypto assets built on permissionless blockchains could qualify for lower capital buffers if issuers implement strong risk management. This move aims to promote safer crypto adoption by banks while supporting Hong Kong’s …
India is taking a cautious path when it comes to cryptocurrencies. A recent government document reveals that instead of building a full legal framework, the country will maintain partial oversight. The concern is that full regulation might give crypto legitimacy, making it a bigger part of the financial system and creating systemic risks. The Reserve …
Vietnam has approved a five-year pilot for regulated crypto trading platforms to test market rules and consumer protections while shaping a long‑term framework. The program is expected to license multiple domestic exchanges, require Vietnamese oversight, and tighten standards on issuance, trading, and AML/KYC as authorities study impacts before full legalization. The move positions Vietnam to …
The U.S. Congress is taking a closer look at how digital assets could be included in the country’s financial system. In a recent move, lawmakers introduced a bill directing the Treasury to study the feasibility of setting up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. digital asset stockpile, marking a significant step toward wider crypto …
JPMorgan’s trading desk has cautioned investors of a potential pullback after the expected Fed rate cut on September 17. The bank warned traders that a potential sell-the-news could happen as the wider markets continue to record bullish sentiment catalyzed by high odds of a 25 bps Fed rate cut. The odds of a 25 bps …
Nasdaq has taken a big step to modernise financial markets. Recognising the potential of blockchain and similar technologies, Nasdaq has announced that it has filed with the U.S. SEC to allow trading of tokenised securities on the Nasdaq stock market. The goal is to use blockchain in a way that helps investors, companies, and markets …
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is moving carefully as it begins the stablecoin licensing process. Despite receiving interest from 77 institutions by the end of last month, the regulator plans to issue only a few licenses in the first phase. This cautious rollout aims to maintain oversight while gradually testing Hong Kong’s stablecoin ecosystem. …
The German government could soon have a new chance to re-enter the Bitcoin (BTC) market. After selling its BTC holdings in mid-2024, Arkham Intelligence has announced that it has uncovered over 45k BTCs valued at about $5 billion, which the German government failed to seize from Movie2K, a defunct film piracy website. Arkham reported that …
SOL Strategies, a Canadian-based publicly traded company that is focused on accumulating Solana coins, has announced its final approval to debut in the United States market. On Friday, SOL Strategies announced that it received a green light to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ). SOL Strategies Officially Enters the U.S. Market According to …
The chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Paul Atkins, announced the launch of a new task force. The U.S. SEC announced the formation of the Cross-Border Task Force to strengthen the efforts by the Division of Enforcement in fighting cross-border crime related to foreign-based companies. According to Atkins, the newly formed …
Singapore-based crypto trading firm QCP Group has received regulatory approval to operate in Abu Dhabi, marking an important step in its global expansion. The license, granted by the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allows QCP to offer spot and derivatives trading, market-making, and structured products to professional investors. With this approval, …
The Federal Reserve Board announced on Wednesday that it will host a conference on payment innovation on October 21, 2025. According to the announcement, the Federal Reserve Board will discuss how best to innovate and improve the payment system with the use of modern technology including Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fed Governor Christopher Waller …
Crypto regulations in South Korea 2025 are getting intense as they are tightening oversight of the crypto market. As per local reports, the country has officially committed to the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), which will require detailed reporting of crypto transactions and the exchange of this data across borders. South Korea Crypto Regulation and …
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Thursday that it is further aligning with President Donald Trump’s agenda to welcome back crypto investors in the United States. The CFTC’s division of market oversight issued an advisory to the foreign board of trade (FBOT) regarding crypto exchanges not legally registered in the U.S.. According to …
The United States Department of Commerce (DoC) has posted key economic data on blockchain technology. The DoC rolled out macroeconomic data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on several blockchains including Bitcoin (BTC), Arbitrum (ARB), Base, Botanix, Ethereum (ETH), Linea, Mantle, Optimism, Sonic, and ZKsync. The U.S. macroeconomic data was onboarded on the various …
A new report shows that many South Korean lawmakers are quietly investing in crypto, choosing digital assets over the weak local stock market. Instead of relying on KOSPI, they are building portfolios with Bitcoin, XRP, meme coins like PEPE, and even U.S. tech giants such as Microsoft and Tesla. This shift reflects a bigger trend …
Former White House Crypto Director, Bo Hines, currently serving as a strategic adviser at Tether, stated in an interview that he is very confident that the United States government will enact the Bitcoin Reserve Act before the end of 2025. Hines stated that the U.S. government is still interested in accumulating more Bitcoins through budget-neutral …
Binance Coin (BNB) price rebounded on Tuesday on news of the REX-Osprey BNB staking ETF application. BNB price gained 2.5 percent from today’s intraday low to trade at about $861 during the late North American session. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $120 billion, recently reached a new all-time high of …
Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of the U.S. commerce, announced on Tuesday that his department plans to issue key economic data on blockchain technology soon. In the presence of President Donald Trump and other cabinet members, Lutnick said that his department will soon issue GDP data on the blockchain to enhance transparency. According to Lutnick, the …
Canary Capital, a top-tier asset manager, has filed for a spot Trump coin ETF today. According to the SEC filing, Canary Capital filed for the Canary Trump Coin ETF to offer investors direct exposure to the TRUMP memecoin without the need for holding the token directly. The fund manager did not stipulate the management fees …
Japan is pushing for sweeping financial reforms as part of its goal to become an “asset management nation.” According to a report from Nikkei, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is advancing proposals on tax reforms and reclassifying digital assets, potentially paving the way for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Japan Aims to Cut Crypto Taxes Japanese …
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has approved the joint stipulation of dismissal for the appeal filed by Ripple Labs and the SEC. According to the order issued at the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, the stipulation withdrawing the appeals was approved on Friday August 22. As a result, the lawsuit filed by …
A few minutes after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut during his speech at Jackson Hole, Binance futures experienced a sharp uptick. According to market data analysis from CryptoQuant, Binance futures products recorded a $300 million upsurge in 15 minutes after the Fed Chair’s speech. As a result, Binance’s BTC Open …
The General Assembly of Pennsylvania has received House Bill 1812 focused on public officers investing in crypto assets. If passed, the House Bill 1812 will amend title 65 on public officers of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute in ethics standards and financial disclosure. The House Bill 1812 mandates public officers in Pennsylvania to disclose any financial …