Policy
Australia Looks to Bring Crypto Under Financial Services Framework With New Draft Legislation
Digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenized custody platforms (TCPs) will fall under the same bracket as other financial intermediaries.
France, Austria and Italy Urge Stronger EU Oversight of Crypto Markets Under MiCA
Regulators seek direct ESMA supervision and tighter rules on non-EU platforms to boost investor protection.
Belarusian President Backs Crypto and Cash Adoption to Navigate Sanctions
Lukashenko called for regulatory oversight of the crypto market and criticized banks for mistreating customers.
SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform
The task force will visit 10 cities from August to December, targeting smaller crypto projects, to hear their perspectives and concerns.
South Korea Tells Firms to Cut Exposure to Crypto ETFs, Coinbase and Strategy: Report
The report seems to suggest a change in stance by South Korea, which was reportedly looking to ease crypto trading.
'Crypto Week' Back on Track? Trump Says Defecting Lawmakers Ready to Vote for Bills
The House was supposed to vote at 5pm ET Monday after an earlier hiccup.
Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations
ESMA questioned the timing of the authorization of a certain “CASP entity” where “material issues remained unresolved or pending remediation at the time of the authorisation.”
UK Regulator FCA to Lift Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors
The move is to support U.K. growth and competitiveness, the FCA said.
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Coinbase Canada CEO Urges Mark Carney Government to Move Fast on National Crypto Strategy
Lucas Matheson said Canada risks falling behind as other nations actively shape crypto policies.
Trump-Linked NexusOne Launches to Influence U.S. Crypto and AI Policy
The firm, located near the White House, plans to lobby for companies in these industries.
