Policy
Understand the political forces shaping the future of cryptocurrency. We analyze international policies and the legislative battles defining how digital assets are governed and protected on a global scale.
Does Paying Iran in Crypto Put Shippers at Risk of Sanctions?
Quick Breakdown Iran is pushing crypto-based transit payments through the Strait of Hormuz as sanctions pressure tightens, but this exposes...
Regulatory Grey Areas in Tokenized Equities: What Crypto Firms Can—and Can’t—Do
Quick Breakdown Tokenized equities bring traditional stocks like Apple or Tesla onto blockchain networks, offering faster trades and fractional ownership,...
What Phase is the Global Push to Regulate Crypto Entering?
Crypto regulation has moved beyond early uncertainty and framework-building, entering a competitive, enforcement-driven phase in 2026 where jurisdictions are actively...
Is X’s EU and UK Crypto Promotion Ban Protecting Users — or Bowing to Regulatory Pressure?
Quick Breakdown X’s new promotion restriction affects the EU and UK, while markets like the U.S., Asia, and Latin America...
Implications of the US SEC’s Innovation Exemption for Crypto Startups
Quick Breakdown The SEC’s proposed “innovation exemption” would let startups, especially crypto firms, test financial products under limited regulation before...
Impact of the FCA Lifting the Crypto ETN Ban on UK Retail Investors
Quick Breakdown The FCA’s decision to lift the ban on crypto ETNs gives UK retail investors regulated access to crypto...
EU Digital Euro Limits: Potential Market Impact and Investor Reactions
Quick Breakdown The European Central Bank (ECB) has advanced to the design phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC),...
The New Arms Race: How States Use Blockchain for Cyberwarfare and Shadow Economies.
Blockchains were supposed to make finance more open and fair, but like any powerful tool, they can be used for...
Could AML Benefits Drive Stablecoin Adoption and Market Growth?
Quick Breakdown Once seen as a regulatory nightmare, stablecoins are now being reexamined as tools that could strengthen financial transparency...
Russia Moves to Criminalize Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining
Quick Breakdown Illegal cryptocurrency mining could result in fines up to 1.5M rubles or two years of forced labour. Organized...
