The US Senate is aiming to pass comprehensive legislation governing the digital asset market structure before the end of September, according to Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott. Speaking during a Thursday, June 26 fireside chat with Wyoming Senator...
Kraken has received a pivotal Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, unlocking full regulatory access to all 30 member states of the European Economic Area (EEA). The approval, announced in a June 25 blog...
The global race to regulate stablecoins is picking up speed. However, two critical issues still cloud the path forward, according to Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Summer...
The Arizona House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that would allow the state to create a Bitcoin reserve fund, using cryptocurrency seized from criminal investigations as its primary source. This move positions Arizona at the forefront of...
Senator Adam Schiff has introduced the Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act, a bill designed to prohibit the U.S. President, Vice President, senior Executive Branch officials, Members of Congress, and their immediate families from engaging in cryptocurrency-related activities...
The United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that it will examine whether cryptocurrency holdings should be considered in mortgage qualification. This move could further integrate digital assets into the traditional financial system. In a post on...
Turkey is tightening its grip on the crypto sector with a proposed set of sweeping regulations aimed at curbing money laundering and illicit financial activities, according to a report published June 24 by the state-run Anadolu Agency (AA). The...
Crypto exchange OKX is reportedly laying the groundwork for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant step forward just months after resuming operations in the American market, according to a report. Although the company has yet to...
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public feedback on proposed amendments to its digital asset listing regulations as part of broader efforts to tighten oversight while promoting a secure and transparent crypto ecosystem. The SEC launched a...
The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 116, known as the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act, with a vote of 70-26. This legislation aims to promote cryptocurrency adoption by exempting crypto transactions under $200 from capital gains taxes and...
