Regulation
Crypto Offers Answer to Money Laundering Crisis: Global Alert Network Called 'Beacon'
An industry-wide project led by TRM Labs is officially going live, and includes law enforcement and the major exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance.
UK Bitcoin ETNs Could Be a Bigger Deal Than People Expect
The FCA’s reversal of a ban on crypto ETNs after four years marks more than a regulatory tweak, with some industry voices calling it a turning point for Britain’s role in global crypto markets.
U.S. Federal Reserve's New Supervision Chief Sold on Bringing Crypto to Finance
The Fed vice chair who leads banking oversight, Michelle Bowman, comes across as a crypto evangelist as she echoes industry views on its regulatory needs.
Hong Kong Regulator Tightens Custody Standards for Licensed Crypto Exchanges
A regulatory review earlier this year found weaknesses in some exchanges’ cyber defenses, prompting the SFC to set new custody standards for licensed platforms.
How Policy, Innovation, and Market Dynamics Are Driving Institutional Crypto M&A
AlphaPoint’s Reba Beeson dives into the trends and regulatory policy shifts driving crypto M&A, cementing its role as core infrastructure for the future of finance.
Philippines SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges as New Rules Kick In
The agency warned the public against engaging with unregistered crypto firms.
China Warns Worldcoin-Style Iris Scanning a National Security Threat
A new advisory from China's Ministry of State Security highlights what it calls national security risks based on foreign firms collecting biometric data under the guise of crypto giveaways.
No U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Plans as White House Touts Crypto Report
The report on the government's crypto plans doesn't offer a ton of surprises, mostly echoing familiar policy work, and it's got nothing new on the crypto stockpiles.
Bank of Korea to Establish Virtual Asset Team as Lee Looks to Shape Crypto Regime: Report
The team will be responsible for monitoring the digital asset market and holding discussions on crypto-specific legislation.
New Lummis Bill Would Back Effort to Ensure Crypto Assets Can Justify U.S. Mortgages
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced another crypto bill, this one meant to reinforce an effort underway to allow use of digital assets in mortgage underwriting.
