Regulation

The U.S. Treasury Department has initiated 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran economically, with plans to target individuals utilizing the cryptocurrency sector for sanctions evasion.

Stand With Crypto has endorsed 32 House lawmakers seeking reelection, expanding its campaign as the cryptocurrency industry pushes for federal digital asset legislation.

Advocacy group Stand With Crypto has announced endorsements for 32 House of Representatives candidates as experts eye digital asset policy as a potential swing issue.

The US Department of the Treasury has established a Quantum-Readiness Task Force to guide the financial sector toward post-quantum cryptography by 2030.

The Hyperliquid Policy Center has submitted a comment urging the SEC and CFTC to adopt a unified framework for perpetual contracts.

The U.S. Treasury may utilize its $950 billion General Account to fund government bond buybacks, while the administration prepares new financial measures against Iran.

The Crypto Council for Innovation and the Blockchain Association have filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials over the state's 0.2% digital asset tax, arguing it violates constitutional laws.

Pakistan has activated its virtual asset licensing regime, setting a September 5 deadline for existing crypto businesses to secure regulatory clearance or halt operations.

Crypto firms operating in Pakistan must file for a No Objection Certificate by September 5 or cease operations under new rules set by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.

Oxford Economics projects that US corporate spending on AI hardware and infrastructure will grow by 40% by the end of next year, outpacing European projections significantly.

Germany has further extended its lead in crypto-asset service provider authorizations under the European Union’s MiCA framework, following the addition of six German cooperative banks to the latest ESMA register update.

Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has launched its licensing portal, requiring existing virtual asset service providers to apply for a No-Objection Certificate by September 5.

Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has launched its licensing portal, requiring existing virtual asset service providers to apply for a no-objection certificate by September 5.

A London court has shut down Key Coin Assets Ltd. following an Insolvency Service investigation that found no evidence of genuine trading and highlighted Ponzi-scheme characteristics.

The Bank of Russia has introduced a new financial knowledge test to simplify the process of achieving qualified investor status, potentially impacting local crypto investment limits.

Preliminary bank trust charter approval for the Trump-backed crypto venture World Liberty Financial may complicate U.S. Senate efforts to pass the Clarity Act.

HM Revenue and Customs has issued more than 81,000 warning letters to UK crypto holders suspected of having unpaid tax liabilities.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. crypto regulation is approaching a decisive point following meetings at the White House and the CFTC, even as key legislation faces Senate hurdles.

Economist and bitcoin critic Peter Schiff argues that artificial intelligence competes with Bitcoin for capital and power, and could potentially uncover software vulnerabilities.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says U.S. cryptocurrency regulations are reaching a critical juncture as Congress prepares for a procedural Senate vote on the CLARITY Act.