Regulation

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a new package of sanctions targeting Iran's use of crypto assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping.

The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation have filed a joint lawsuit to block Illinois' upcoming Digital Asset Tax Act.

A federal jury has found Block Bits co-founder Japheth Dillman guilty on five fraud counts after prosecutors proved a marketed automated crypto trading operation never existed.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to cut off entities laundering money for Iran as Washington launched a new sanctions campaign targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping.

A Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury firm and validator operator has opposed a proposal to accelerate disinflation, highlighting tensions over staking yields and governance defaults.

The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) submitted a comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on August 24, advocating for cash-settled equity perpetua...

Bitcoin Policy UK submitted evidence to a parliamentary inquiry revealing that British banks continue to apply blanket restrictions to lawful bitcoin activity.

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.