Regulation
Australian Regulator Sues Ex-Director of Crypto Exchange ACX for Mishandling Funds
Investigations have been ongoing since ACX Exchange collapsed in 2019.
South Korea to Let Non-Profits, Exchanges Sell Crypto Under New FSC Rules
Non-profits will need to meet strict conditions such as five years of audited operations and internal committees to vet donations.
Senate's New Stablecoin Draft Doesn't Target Trump's Crypto, Tweaks Big-Tech Approach
A legislative draft obtained by CoinDesk shows a marginally revised version despite Democrats citing "major victories" in the Senate negotiation.
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Kevin O’Leary: 'I Want More Regulation, And I Want It Now'
O’Leary predicted that a market structure bill will open the floodgates for institutional investors into crypto: “ ... a trillion dollars will come in ...”
U.S. Senate's Stablecoin Push Still Alive as Bill May Return to Floor: Sources
The legislation to regulate stablecoin issuers hit a big bump a week ago, but negotiations continued and the latest version may move again.
CFTC's Pham Said to Plot Exit, Agency May Be Left Without a Party Majority
As Summer Mersinger exits to run the Blockchain Association and Caroline Pham talks of leaving when the new chairman arrives, the commission may fall to two.
Trump’s Memecoin, Crypto Stake Make Legislating ‘More Complicated’: Rep. French Hill
The congressman said he thinks getting a stablecoin bill and a market structure bill on President Donald Trump’s desk by the August recess is “still doable.”
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New York Finance Watchdog Harris Says State's BitLicense Is Still a Global Standard
Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, said her state's crypto licensing regime is tough, but effective.
Gibraltar to Establish Crypto Derivatives Clearing, Settlement Rules to Enhance Market Integrity
The government has built a regulatory framework for clearing and settlement together with crypto exchange Bullish.
Market Structure Rules for Crypto Could End Up Governing Core of U.S. Finance: Le
TuongVy Le, a compliance expert and ex-SEC lawyer, said the rest of the financial industry is likely to migrate into the world overseen by pending regulations.
