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...
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has released its latest quarterly List of Securities Eligible for Reduced Margin (LSERM). In this update, they announced that cryptocurrency funds will not qualify for reduced margin rates. This decision is based on...
HashKey Capital has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to offer discretionary account management services for cryptocurrencies under its Type 9 license. This allows the firm to manage investment products, including spot cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and over-the-counter...
Hong Kong's securities regulator has proposed an expansion of its workforce to enhance its efforts to establish the region as a leading cryptocurrency hub. In its 2025-2026 financial year budget plan, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has outlined...
