Crypto Regulation News
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Russia to ban peer-to-peer bitcoin trading starting in 2027
New central bank rules will force all crypto transactions through licensed, state-approved intermediaries, effectively killing P2P.
Kalshi CEO warns prediction markets will go offshore if states take control
Tarek Mansour claims federal oversight is the only way to keep prediction markets in the U.S. instead of forcing them abroad.
Coins.ph faces potential license revocation in Philippines regulatory probe
The country's largest crypto exchange is under fire from the central bank for allegedly supporting offshore gambling operations.
SEC and CFTC crypto oversight hits a crossroads with leadership vacuum
As agency seats sit empty, new quorum rules mean the fate of your crypto bags could soon rest in the hands of just one person.
Sberbank approved for crypto trading in major Russian market shift
Russia's biggest bank is officially stepping into the crypto game as the country moves to centralize digital asset trading under a new regulatory framework.
Prediction markets: Supreme Court faces pressure over crypto betting
A massive lineup of heavy hitters is pushing the Supreme Court to decide if your favorite sports betting markets are actually just gambling.
CFTC moves to classify prediction markets as federal swaps
The regulator is making a power play to secure oversight of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket amidst ongoing legal battles with states.
Cantor Fitzgerald Tether ties under fire from Senate probe
Senator Richard Blumenthal is demanding answers on how the firm handles USDT reserves and potential conflicts involving the Lutnick family.
House Finance chair says SEC and CFTC crypto rules aren't enough
Representative French Hill is pushing for permanent crypto legislation in the lame duck session before the new Congress takes over in 2027.
Bitcoin.de trading remains stalled after BaFin rejects MiCA license
The German exchange is scrambling for a new game plan after regulators denied their bid to operate under the EU's new crypto framework.
Crypto market update: Lazarus Group leaks, CFTC pivots, and Metaplanet's plan
On-chain sleuthing, new regulatory moves, and a fresh treasury strategy define today's crypto landscape.
CFTC vs. SEC: Why Better Markets says retail crypto oversight is sus
A nonprofit watchdog is calling out the CFTC's latest move to regulate retail crypto, arguing they lack the investor protection vibes of the SEC.
CFTC pushes for new crypto rules as D.C. gridlock continues
The agency is moving forward with a national crypto framework following the failed CLARITY bill.
El Salvador lands $138M IMF injection despite missed Bitcoin targets
The IMF is handing over the cash after El Salvador agreed to scale back state-led crypto involvement and tighten up its regulatory game.
Bitpanda CEO: MiCA regulations are building real trust in European crypto
The EU's MiCA framework is shifting the vibes for retail users who prefer regulated platforms over the self-custody hustle.
South Korea crypto securities rules set to drop by 2027
Regulators are finalizing the framework for tokenized assets, but there are some strict rules for your bags and the firms managing them.
Crypto update: MetaMask security, UK rules, and election endorsements
MetaMask exits validators after a security scare, UK crypto firms get a green light for licensing, and the midterm political spending spree kicks into high gear.
CFTC pushes to classify event contracts as swaps in prediction market war
The agency wants exclusive jurisdiction over platforms like Polymarket, but state gambling regulators are standing their ground.
Greece joins EU crypto registry as regulator denies Binance intervention
Four Greek providers just hit the MiCA registry, while the country's top regulator is calling cap on rumors about a Binance block.
Hong Kong crypto regulation gets an upgrade with new audit pact
The SFC and AFRC are leveling up their oversight game for licensed crypto firms in a major regulatory collab.
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act: Why the industry's big bill flopped
After months of political tug-of-war, the crypto industry’s top priority for market structure reform has hit a major wall in the Senate.
Federal Reserve seeks public feedback on new stablecoin regulations
The Fed is finally moving on GENIUS Act requirements after missing initial deadlines to set rules for stablecoin issuers.
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, 'Crypto Mom,' to resign next week
The agency's most vocal pro-crypto advocate is stepping down, leaving the SEC with a skeleton crew of two.
Federal Reserve: New rules proposed for stablecoins under GENIUS Act
The Fed is officially moving on stablecoin oversight, but it's putting a tight leash on how you can earn rewards on your digital assets.