Regulation
Kraken Co-CEO Says UK Crypto Promotion Rules May Harm Retail Investors: FT
Arjun Sethi said questionnaires and warnings about potential financial loss slow down transaction times while asset prices are moving.
Brazil’s Central Bank Sets Crypto Rules, Establishes up to $7M Capital Bar for Firms
The rules classify crypto activities as subject to foreign exchange and capital market rules, and require reporting of international transactions.
Since Trump's Election, Crypto Has Experienced a Wild Year-Long Ride
The industry's staunch ally (and sometimes business partner) in the White House has brought a flood of drama, both good and bad.
UK Stablecoin Rules Will Be in Place 'as Quickly as the U.S.,' BOE Says: Bloomberg
BOE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden tied the need to impose caps on stablecoin holdings to the U.K.'s mortgage market, which relies on commercial bank lending.
Trump Says He Wants U.S. to Be ‘The Bitcoin Superpower,’ Cites Competition From China
In a Miami speech, the U.S. president said his orders ended a “war on crypto,” mentioned that crypto helps the dollar and warned China could gain if Washington stumbles.
Canada Begins March Toward Stablecoin Regulations
In the wake of the U.S. GENIUS Act, Canadian lawmakers are moving on Canadian-dollar-backed stablecoin legislation, which is being cheered by crypto interests.
Chainlink, Apex Group Test Onchain Stablecoin Compliance With Bermuda Regulator
The system provides regulators with real-time visibility into a stablecoin's backing and circulation, automating compliance checks onchain.
Australian Regulator Signals Broader Digital Asset Oversight Ahead of New Licensing Regime
ASIC said many digital assets are covered by existing financial laws as it readies the ground for impending digital asset platform legislation.
Trump Names SEC Crypto Task Force Head Selig as Next Nominee to Run U.S. CFTC
If confirmed, current SEC official Mike Selig would take over the U.S. commodities watchdog as it's poised to be given wide authority over crypto.
Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Watchdog Levies Record $126M Fine on Cryptomus
Fintrac said the firm was fined for unreported activity including transactions tied to child sexual abuse material, fraud, ransomware payments and sanctions evasion.
