Regulation
Follow the evolving legal landscape of the digital asset industry. We provide deep dives into government policies, compliance standards, and global regulatory frameworks affecting your crypto assets.
ASIC Fines Bit Trade’s Kraken Operator $5.2M for Illegal Credit Facilities
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has fined Bit Trade, the local operator of the Kraken crypto exchange, of...
Hong Kong Explores Crypto Regulation Updates Amid Global Industry Shifts
Hong Kong is intensifying discussions on updating its cryptocurrency regulations to stay current with the fast-changing global industry. A proposal...
Vancouver Mayor Proposes Adopting Bitcoin to Diversify Financial Reserves and Protect Against Inflation
Ken Sim, the mayor of Vancouver, has proposed that the city explore integrating Bitcoin into its financial systems as a...
Russian Lawmaker Proposes Making Bitcoin a Treasury Asset to Hedge Against Inflation and Sanctions
Russia has joined the growing list of nations considering Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Anton Tkachev, a member of...
Crypto and Fiat Under One Roof: The US Treasury’s Move to Level the Playing Field
The US Department of the Treasury issued a semiannual regulatory agenda on August 16, 2024, proposing a revised definition of...
Australia Targets Non-Compliant Crypto ATMs with New Task Force
Australia has launched a task force to crack down on cryptocurrency ATM operators failing to adhere to the country’s anti-money...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Slams Crypto Law Firms Hiring Anti-Crypto Figures
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently voiced his criticism of law firms representing crypto companies while employing individuals with a history...
ASIC Unveils Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies Under Existing Financial Laws by 2025
Australian regulators are ramping up efforts to tighten oversight of the country's cryptocurrency market, with the Australian Securities and Investments...
China’s Digital Yuan Struggles for Adoption Amidst Alipay and WeChat Pay Dominance
China's central bank digital currency, known as the digital yuan, is facing challenges in achieving widespread user adoption. Charles Chang,...
South Korea Delays Controversial 20% Crypto Tax to 2027 Amid Legislative Debate
South Korea has delayed the implementation of its controversial 20% cryptocurrency tax for the third time, extending the deadline to...
