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Is South Korea’s Digital Asset Committee About to Redefine Crypto Regulation?

South Korea jolted its presidential race on May 13 when the Democratic Party unveiled a Digital Asset Committee, vowing to pull crypto regulation straight into the next president’s office. The committee, formed under the party’s election campaign arm, held its first meeting on Tuesday at the...

, by Hassan Shittu

Trump’s Crypto Posts on Truth Social Aren’t What They Seem

A POLITICO story has revealed how a Washington lobbyist has been iced out of the White House for angering Donald Trump — but it also illustrates the president's approach to dictating crypto policy. Back in March, you'll remember how an out-of-the-blue post on Truth Social announced that the...

, by Connor Sephton

Senate Democrats Target Trump Family in New Bill Banning Crypto Issuance by Officials

Senate Democrats have introduced new legislation aimed at curbing financial gains by federal official through cryptocurrency ventures.

, by Amin Ayan

Maxine Waters Storms Out of Crypto Hearing, Citing Trump Coin Conflict

Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (D-CA) and several of her fellow Democratic House members walked out of a joint hearing Tuesday morning in protest of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ties to crypto. Waters Boycotts Crypto Hearing Titled “American...

, by Julia Smith

Coinbase CEO Demands Swift Stablecoin Laws as $240B Threatens to Exit U.S.

On May 6, Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong urged Congress to move stablecoin and broader crypto market rules across the finish line before lawmakers leave for the August recess. Armstrong asked the Senate to advance Senator Bill Hagerty’s Guiding and Establishing National...

, by Jimmy Aki

House Financial Services Committee Member Maxine Waters Will Object To Crypto Hearing

Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (D-MO) is slated to object to a joint crypto hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Politico reported on Monday. Maxine Waters Hones In On Trump Crypto Connections Hosted alongside the House Agriculture panel and titled American...

, by Julia Smith

Indonesia Freezes World Project After Shell-Permit Breach – 20 M Traders on Edge

Indonesia has suspended the operating certificates of Sam Altman’s digital identity venture, World (formerly Worldcoin), after investigators flagged registration irregularities and “suspicious activity” in an announcement on May 4. The country's Ministry of Communication and Digital...

, by Jimmy Aki

Crypto Accounts Purged: EU Imposes Anonymous Wallet Ban on 1 July 2027

The European Union has finalized an Anti‑Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) that will ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy‑enhancing coins from 2027 and place the largest Crypto‑Asset Service Providers (CASPs) under direct EU supervision. Beginning 1 July 2027, any CASP operating in...

, by Jimmy Aki

Samourai Wallet Dismissal Bid Gains Steam After DOJ Policy Pivot, 16-Day Delay

Samourai Wallet lawyers and U.S. prosecutors have jointly requested an extension for their respective pretrial motions after the Department of Justice (DOJ) shifted its stance on digital asset litigation earlier this month, an April 28 court filing shows. Samourai Wallet Founders Push To Drop...

, by Julia Smith

UK Unveils Draft Crypto Rules to Curb Scams, Eyes Cross-Border Sandbox With US

The UK government has introduced draft legislation to regulate cryptoassets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, in a move designed to strengthen consumer protections and support the growth of the digital asset sector. The proposed rules were unveiled by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves...

, by Hassan Shittu

Nexo Announces U.S. Return During Bulgaria Event with Donald Trump Jr.

Nexo Capital has revealed plans to reenter the U.S. market, marking a significant comeback two years after settling regulatory disputes.

, by Amin Ayan

Arkansas Town Blocks Crypto Mining as Pollution Fears Spur Nationwide Crackdown

On April 25, Vilonia's planning commission rejected a cryptocurrency mining facility proposal. Residents had protested for weeks, arguing the operation would bring unbearable noise, drain local energy supplies, and harm the environment. Could Arkansas Spark a Nationwide Crypto Mining...

, by Jimmy Aki

KuCoin’s Licensed Thai Debut Sparks Showdown With Bitkub’s $70M Empire

On April 23, KuCoin announced the launch of its fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange platform in Thailand. The move follows the rebranding of ERX Company Limited to KuCoin Thailand. ERX is Thailand’s first Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-supervised digital token exchange....

, by Jimmy Aki

Binance Enforces Sender-ID Checks as $278M South Africa Crypto Market Heats Up

According to a release on April 23, Binance will require South African users to submit sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals. The move responds to local regulatory requirements and seeks to tighten compliance in the country’s fast-growing crypto sector. What...

, by Jimmy Aki

SEC Drops Plan to Refile Securities Fraud Case Against Hex Founder Richard Heart

The SEC has announced it will not pursue further legal action against Richard Schueler, better known as Richard Heart, the founder of Hex.

, by Amin Ayan

Why Bitcoin Might Be About to Turn Bullish Again

So far in 2025, Bitcoin has been struggling to find positive narratives to boost buying pressure and drive up prices. That might be about to change. Donald Trump's announcement that his administration was creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve was widely seen as a disappointment in crypto...

, by Connor Sephton

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