The Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has rolled out stricter custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) in a bid to protect client-held crypto assets better. The regulator’s new measures follow a wave of high-profile...
The world of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) stands at a pivotal crossroads where politics, finance, and technology converge with profound implications. Far from being a purely technological innovation, this evolving ecosystem is deeply entangled with geopolitical strategies, regulatory...
A coalition of major players in the Solana ecosystem, including Jito Labs, VanEck, Bitwise, the Solana Foundation-backed Policy Institute, and Multicoin Capital, has formally appealed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to permit liquid staking for Solana-based...
India's cryptocurrency sector, once a burgeoning hub of innovation and investment, is now grappling with stringent regulatory measures that threaten to stifle its growth. While the government's cautious approach aims to mitigate financial risks and ensure consumer protection, it...
Brazil has openly acknowledged significant obstacles in its negotiations for a new trade deal with the United States, raising concerns that progress may stall due to unresolved policy differences. This development was confirmed on Monday, as officials from Brazil...
The White House is expected to release a landmark cryptocurrency policy report by the end of July 2025, aiming to establish the United States as a global leader in digital assets. The comprehensive report is the result of coordination...
The United States has initiated a formal investigation into Brazil's digital trade policies, focusing on the country’s state-run Pix payment system. This move intensifies existing tensions between the two nations in the fintech sector. U.S. Targets Brazil’s Pix System...
Ukraine is reportedly finalizing legislation to establish a national Bitcoin reserve. This initiative, confirmed by Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zhelezniak, aims to formalise the country's allegedly substantial Bitcoin holdings, currently estimated at 46,351 BTC, valued at nearly $4.8 billion,...
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) recently took a big step in tightening margin requirements for cryptocurrency funds, sparking fresh debate over Canada’s crypto regulations. In its latest quarterly update, CIRO excluded crypto funds from the List of Securities...
Jim Chalmers, Australia’s current Treasurer and a key figure during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), has issued a stark warning: “If crypto is allowed to play a prominent role in our financial system, we will be counting entirely on...
