The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are reportedly looking into options for collaborating on regulating cryptocurrencies. According to Fox News journalist Eleanor Terrett, who referenced sources in a post on X...
In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, catapulting itself into the global spotlight. President Nayib Bukele's Bitcoin Law promised a revolutionary economic transformation—from tackling financial exclusion to reducing remittance...
Hester Peirce, a Commissioner at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has suggested that many memecoins may not fall under the agency's oversight due to the current regulatory framework. In an interview with Bloomberg, Peirce explained that...
Lawmakers and industry leaders are advocating for significant regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency sector during President Trump's administration. The goal is to keep the U.S. competitive in the global digital asset market by creating a framework that encourages innovation...
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly exploring the possibility of classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products akin to securities, according to Yahoo Japan, which cites local media sources. The agency has initiated private consultations with experts to reassess the...
Hong Kong immigration authorities now recognise Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings as valid proof of assets for investment immigration applications. According to local reports, InvestHK—Hong Kong’s agency for Foreign Direct Investment—has approved multiple applications where individuals used cryptocurrency holdings to...
A U.S. judge has ruled that Coinbase must face a class action lawsuit brought by some of its customers in New York over illegally selling unregistered securities. According to a Reuters report, on February 7, U.S. District Judge Paul...
Florida has become the latest U.S. state to consider cryptocurrency investments, as Republican Senator Joe Gruters proposes legislation permitting up to 10% of state funds to be allocated to Bitcoin and other digital assets. The bill, presented to the...
Apple has quietly removed several cryptocurrency exchange apps from its App Store for Japanese users. The move was reportedly in response to warnings from the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). According to Yahoo Japan, the apps of major exchanges,...
South Korea's cryptocurrency exchange market is shrinking, with new government data revealing a sharp decline in the number of registered virtual asset service providers. According to local news outlet Dailian, a February 7 report from the country's Financial Intelligence...
