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.
Backpack Secures Third EU License After Approval From Latvia
Backpack has expanded its regulatory footprint in Europe after receiving both a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license and a Payment...
Taiwan Passes First Crypto Law, Introduces VASP Licensing and Stablecoin Rules
Taiwan has taken a major step toward regulating digital assets after lawmakers approved the country's first comprehensive crypto law, creating...
UK FCA Finalizes Crypto Rules as Mandatory Licensing Begins in 2027
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalized its long-awaited crypto regulatory framework, setting out new rules for trading platforms,...
Dubai’s VARA Reaches 50 Crypto Licenses as More Firms Move Toward Full Operations
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued its 50th virtual asset service provider (VASP) license, adding to the number...
OKX Says Following Regulations Sometimes Means Losing Short-term Income
OKX founder and CEO Star Xu has said the exchange will continue to put compliance ahead of short-term profits as...
Hyperliquid Responds to Singapore Alert List as Not a Ban or Enforcement Action
Hyperliquid has responded after being added to the Investor Alert List (IAL) maintained by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS),...
Coinbase Names Luxembourg as EU Crypto Hub Under MiCA Rules
Coinbase has formally established Luxembourg as its European crypto hub under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, one...
Indonesia Tightens Crypto Influencer Rules as South Korea Delays Risky Trading Products
Indonesia has introduced stricter rules for financial influencers who promote cryptocurrencies and other investment products, while South Korea has delayed...
Alchemy Pay Secures Illinois Money Transmitter Licence in U.S. Expansion Push
Alchemy Pay has obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in Illinois, adding another regulatory approval to its growing presence in...
Ripple Receives Preliminary MiCA Approval to Push Crypto Services Across Europe
Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence in Luxembourg, bringing the company closer to...
