Regulation

Regulation

Patakaran

Crypto-friendly fintech giant Revolut files for U.S. banking license

The license would allow the firm to operate like a traditional bank and gain direct access to payment networks like Fedwire and ACH.

A Revolut card (Kay/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Opinyon

A new bipartisan bill wants to ensure the next century of tech is written in America

The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act is a high-stakes play to win the global code war.

The dome of the Capitol

Patakaran

Regulation, derivatives helping drive TradFi institutions into crypto, panellists say

Non-participation in decentralized finance is becoming a career risk for traditional finance professionals, panellists said.

Two members of The Ultimate Deriving Machine panel at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

Patakaran

Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products

The Financial Services Agency is moving to classify crypto as an eligible asset for exchange-traded funds, with potential inflows reaching $6.4 billion, according to Nikkei.

Tokyo Stock Exchange building

Pagsusuri ng Balita

The big U.S. crypto bill is on the move. Here is what it means for everyday users

For those who don't have the compass and the time to track Congress through its arcane procedures, here's what's likely to affect you if a bill passes. Or doesn't.

U.S. Capitol, the seat of Congress in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Patakaran

U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties

The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause.

U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould

Pananalapi

Revolut drops U.S. bank merger plan to seek standalone license: FT

The fintech company believes a de novo banking license under the Trump administration will be faster than acquiring an existing bank, avoiding the need to maintain physical branches.

A Revolut card (Kay/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Patakaran

SEC, CFTC to push united crypto work now that they both have Trump-appointed heads

The two U.S. markets regulators will have a joint event to highlight their unified crypto agenda, following the arrival of permanent CFTC chief Mike Selig.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

CoinDesk Indices

Crypto for Advisors: Will 2026 Be the Year of Crypto Regulation?

Will 2026 be all about regulation? From market structure to token classification, a breakdown of the U.S. crypto regulatory outlook and what it means for financial advisors.

Traffic Light at Night

Patakaran

Crypto regulation to become global reality this year, PwC says

PwC says 2026 is when crypto rules go live globally, reshaping stablecoins, compliance, and the race to become the industry’s most trusted hub.

PwC building (Photo by 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳 on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)