Regulation

Regulation

Policy

Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg upgraded to fully compliant

The approval means Ripple is now fully MiCA-compliant for payments, financial institutions, corporates and businesses across all 30 European Economic Area countries.

The office building of CSSF, Luxembourg's financial authority. (CSSF/Media)

News Analysis

Kalshi and prediction market sector embroiled in mixed bag of legal fights across U.S.

Some of the many battles with state gaming regulators aren't going well for the industry at the moment, but it isn't without its would-be government protectors.

U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Binance says MiCA should be judged by who it licenses, not who it excludes

Europe head Gillian Lynch said Binance met Greece's licensing requirements and that the company remains committed to the EU, despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before the July 1 deadline.

Binance Head of Europe Gillian Lynch. (Binance/Media)

Policy

Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink

Europe’s MiCA regime is now up for review, known colloquially as “MiCA 2.0,” through a consultation that closes around September.

ESMA offices. (ESMA/Media)

Policy

Europe's MiCA rollout sparks debate over who wins under new crypto rules

As Europe's crypto rulebook takes full effect, industry leaders agree regulation is here to stay, but disagree over whether it protects consumers or favors the biggest firms.

ESMA offices. (ESMA/Media)

Policy

Why Poland is the only EU country where crypto firms can't get a MiCA license

President Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign a law that gives the regulator power to approve companies, forcing tech founders to look outside their own borders for permission to operate.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki

Policy

Taiwan’s sweeping crypto law raises the bar with licensing, reserve mandates, and tough penalties

Taiwan has passed a sweeping new law to regulate its crypto sector, sending the bill to the President for final approval.

Taipei skyline. (Vas/Unsplash)

Policy

U.S. senators seek to block foreign adversaries from AI technology in new bill

Senators Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty, who managed to push the crypto GENIUS Act into law, introduced the bill to give the government powers to defend U.S. AI.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

SEC giving novel ETFs a rethink as it opens comment period on overhauling U.S. rules

Managers of exchange-traded funds, including those in the crypto sector, may see some changes at the Securities and Exchange Commission as it weighs its approach.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Jefferies warns of crypto market volatility as Clarity Act faces Senate test

The bank said the bill faces major hurdles, with passage boosting institutional crypto adoption and delays prolonging regulatory uncertainty.

U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. (lazyllama/Shutterstock)