Legislation

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Rises Into Role Where Crypto Sector Won't Shake Her
Warren will be the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee that crypto legislation must clear – the most senior role for the opposition party on digital assets matters.

Gary Gensler's Contentious Reign Over Crypto Approaches Its Twilight
The U.S. SEC chair has arguably been the individual with the greatest influence over the direction of America's crypto policies, but his days atop the agency are numbered.

UK Introduces Bill to Clarify Crypto's Legal Status
The Labour government said the bill will give owners of bitcoin and other digital assets greater legal protection.

A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances
Sen. Chuck Schumer promised a crypto bill would become law by the end of the year. How likely is that?

New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026
New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers will have to collect information on users' transactions starting April 1, 2026.

Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report
Enacting the law would need the support of the National Assembly.

The Bahamas 'Dares' Again 1.5 Years After FTX Collapse, Brings in New Crypto Law
The Bahamas' Parliament passed the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), The Securities Commission of The Bahamas announced on Tuesday.

Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks
Last month, a senior regulator warned an audience of industry goers to fall in line with the precedents set in the recent cases it has filed against crypto entities.

Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details
The idea for a U.S. government stockpile – pushed by U.S. Sen. Lummis and echoed by former President Donald Trump – has been praised by bitcoin investors, but details are scant.

India to Release Its Crypto Policy Stance by September After Stakeholder Consultations: Report
“The policy stance is how does one consult relevant stakeholders, so it is to come out in the open and say here is a discussion paper these are the issues and then stakeholders will give their views,” said Ajay Seth who is the Economic Affairs Secretary in India's Finance Ministry.
