Regulation
Bitgo Secures South Korean VASP Registration With Support From Hana and SK Telecom
Bitgo Korea has obtained regulatory approval to offer institutional cryptocurrency custody and transfer services in South Korea, backed by local partners Hana Financial Group and SK Telecom.
Datavault AI Agrees to Acquire BankWyse in $22 Million Deal Amid Going-Concern Warning
Datavault AI has agreed to acquire BankWyse in a deal valued initially at about $22 million, while also committing $35 million for capitalization and operations, raising questions about how the purchase will be funded gi...
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Pledges Price Stability as Treasury Doubles Debt Buybacks
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is maintaining his focus on price stability as the Treasury doubles long-term debt buybacks, raising questions over how both institutions will approach rising borrowing costs. Ad Ad Trea...
CME and Kalshi Executives Clash Over Regulation at CFTC Roundtable
A Commodity Futures Trading Commission roundtable in Washington, D.C., turned heated as CME Group Chairman Terry Duffy and Kalshi co-founder Luana Lopes Lara exchanged sharp remarks regarding market manipulation and regu...
California Court Keeps Justin Sun Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial Public
A federal judge in California rejected World Liberty Financial's request to move Justin Sun's claims into private arbitration, allowing the dispute to remain in open court.
CFTC Proposes Ending SEF Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions
The CFTC is proposing to remove a rule requiring swap execution facilities to maintain order books for permitted transactions, citing limited market use and seeking public feedback before making changes. Ad Ad CFTC Targe...
CFTC Chair Signals Unilateral Crypto Rules if CLARITY Act Fails in Congress
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig stated that the agency will move forward with new crypto regulations if lawmakers fail to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
CFTC Chair Prepares Independent Crypto Rules if Clarity Act Stalls
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael S. Selig has directed agency staff to explore crypto market structure rules using existing authority if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act.
Australia Passes Law Requiring Tech Giants to Fund Local News or Pay Levy
Australia has enacted the News Bargaining Incentive, mandating major technology platforms to sign paid deals with local publishers or face a 2.5% levy on Australian ad revenue.
President Trump Reportedly Expresses Optimism Over Clarity Act in Oval Office Meeting
President Trump reportedly expressed confidence regarding the Clarity Act during a recent Oval Office meeting with finance and crypto executives, according to sources.
CFTC Signals Independent Push for Digital Asset Rules Ahead of Senate Action
The CFTC is preparing to advance digital asset market structure rules using its existing authority rather than waiting for Congress to pass the CLARITY Act.
US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Exchange Network Over IRGC Crypto Transfers
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned Siavash Kayvanpour, Shelbit Exchange, and related entities for allegedly processing millions in digital assets for the IRGC.
Trump Administration Advances Crypto Rules While Congressional Bill Stalls
The Trump administration is pursuing new cryptocurrency regulations through agency rulemaking as a key legislative bill remains inactive in the Senate.
SEC Faces Aug. 20 Deadline to Submit $123 Million Terra Recovery Plan
The SEC must submit a distribution plan for a $123.1 million Fair Fund collected from Jump Crypto subsidiary Tai Mo Shan following the 2022 Terra collapse.
Franklin Templeton Secures SEC Relief to Hold Tokenized Assets in Traditional Funds
The SEC Division of Investment Management has issued a no-action letter allowing eligible Franklin Templeton funds to invest in its blockchain-based U.S. government money market fund.
Grayscale: SEC Regulation Crypto Plan Could Revive Token Fundraising
Grayscale Research suggests the SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets framework could establish a compliant path for token fundraising in the United States, though the rules remain subject to the public comment process...
Super Micro Computer Investigation Clears Top Executives of Export Control Violations
An independent investigation into Super Micro Computer found no evidence that current executives knew of alleged export control violations, though multiple employees were terminated and company shares declined.
Poll Shows Most Americans View Trump Family Crypto Investments as Inappropriate
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 63% of Americans believe it is inappropriate for President Donald Trump and his family to earn money from cryptocurrency investments while in office, though opinions remain deeply di...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Bitcoin Price Target by 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that Bitcoin could reach between $300,000 and $400,000 by 2030, following a White House meeting regarding crypto legislation.
Privacy Blockchain Beldex Raises $8M to Build Encryption Tools for AI Agents
Beldex has secured $8 million in a funding round led by Sigma Capital to develop encryption tools and infrastructure for artificial intelligence agents.
























