Regulation
U.S. Derivatives Watchdog Weighs 24/7 Action With Crypto Oversight on Horizon
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened a public-comment period for around-the-clock derivatives activity, as seen in the digital assets space.
U.S. SEC's Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms
Interim SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda hints at interest in a short-term solution for overseeing crypto firms while the agency contemplates permanent rules.
Block Agrees to $40M Settlement With New York Over Faulty Money-Laundering Controls
The payments and blockchain firm has agreed to an outside monitor as it resolves its compliance with New York regulations.
Japan Mulls Reclassifying Crypto as a ‘Financial Product’ to Curb Insider Trading: Report
Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has governed their use primarily as a payment tool rather than as investment vehicles.
FDIC Reverses U.S. Crypto Banking Policy That Demanded Prior Approvals
The U.S. banking agency withdrew policies that contributed to crypto industry accusations that it pressured institutions to "debank" digital assets customers.
South Korea Plans Sanctions Against KuCoin, Others: Report
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) classified a number of exchanges who are not registered as targets for sanctions
German Regulator Identifies 'Deficiencies' in Ethena's USDe, Orders Immediate Issuance Halt
Ethena's ENA token is down by 6.5% in the past 24 hours.
As Congress Talks Up Its Earth-Shaking Crypto Bill, Regulators Are Already at Work
While the Securities and Exchange Commission prepares for a crypto roundtable, policy moves at the agencies are getting more done than higher-profile rhetoric.
Boerse Stuttgart’s BX Digital Receives FINMA Approval for Digital Asset Trading
The platform, utilizing Ethereum’s blockchain, aims to streamline transactions for tokenized financial instruments and enhance capital market efficiency.
Hashdex Seeks to Expand U.S. Crypto ETF to Include Litecoin, XRP and Other Altcoins
The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.
