Regulation
Nomura’s Laser Digital Becomes Japan’s First New Crypto Exchange in Four Years
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Group, has secured authorization to operate as a crypto asset exchange service provider under Japan’s Payment Services Act.
Japan Approves Laser Digital Japan as First New Crypto Exchange Since 2022
Laser Digital Japan has become the first new firm to receive crypto asset exchange registration in Japan in four years, following a rigorous regulatory review process.
Justin Sun and World Liberty Financial Clash Over Legal Hearing Outcome
A legal dispute between Justin Sun and World Liberty Financial has sparked conflicting accounts regarding a recent California federal court hearing, raising broader questions about stablecoin wallet-freezing powers.
Most Americans Say Trump's Crypto Profits Cross the Line, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 63% of Americans view crypto profits by Donald Trump and his family as inappropriate, while 69% believe private business interests influence his presidential decisions.
US Rule Rewrite Looms as Trump Signals Approval for On-Chain Venue Hyperliquid
President Donald Trump announced that regulators are working to bring decentralized perpetual futures venue Hyperliquid into the US market legally, forcing a reexamination of how on-chain exchanges fit into federal regul...
CFTC Prepares Crypto Backup Plan as CLARITY Act Stalls
The CFTC is preparing to use its existing authorities to establish a crypto asset market structure regime if the CLARITY Act continues to face legislative delays.
UK Crypto Tax Crackdown: HMRC Warning Letters Triple to 81,000 in 2025/26
TLDR: HMRC sent more than 81,000 crypto tax warning letters in 2025/26, nearly triple 2024’s total. Officials trace most unpaid crypto tax to gains realized during the 2022-2025 bull market run. New offshore reporting po...
Bitwise CIO: Recent Crypto Rules Open Only a Fraction of Wall Street's Doors
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cautions that Washington's recent regulatory steps are only the beginning, arguing that Wall Street adoption requires clearing numerous unglamorous procedural hurdles.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Crypto Clarity Approaches Ahead of Senate Vote and Poten...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency sector is approaching, pointing to an upcoming Senate vote on the CLARITY Act and potential new federal rules from regulators.
California Court Rejects World Liberty Financial Arbitration in Justin Sun Lawsuit
A California federal judge has denied World Liberty Financial's bid to force Justin Sun's claims into private arbitration, allowing individual claims to proceed in open court.
South Korean Lawmakers Seek Expanded FIU Powers Over Unregistered Crypto Firms
A newly introduced bill in South Korea aims to give the Financial Intelligence Unit direct authority to investigate unregistered cryptocurrency businesses.
Capital.com Plans UAE Spot Crypto Services After Affiliate Secures License
Trading platform Capital.com is preparing to offer spot crypto services in the United Arab Emirates following a virtual-asset license win by its affiliate, Capital Vault.
Garlinghouse Cites Report Showing 67 Million US Crypto Owners
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted survey data indicating that 67 million Americans hold cryptocurrency, pointing to broader mainstream adoption.
CME and CFTC Clash With Kalshi Over Prediction Markets and Regulation
A public clash at a CFTC meeting highlighted ongoing tensions between traditional exchange executives, regulators, and prediction market platforms like Kalshi.
Hungary Repeals Strict Crypto Rules to Align With EU MiCA Framework
Hungary has repealed strict national cryptocurrency regulations and criminal penalties to align with the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework.
BitGo Korea Secures VASP Approval Amid Tightening South Korean Crypto Regulations
BitGo Korea has obtained Virtual Asset Service Provider registration from South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit, marking a direct regulatory entry for a foreign crypto subsidiary as the country tightens rules on offs...
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...
























