Australian Senate Committee Backs Crypto Platform Licensing Bill
An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing a bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to obtain financial services licenses.
Regulation & Policy
The Regulation & Policy section tracks global legal developments shaping the future of cryptocurrencies, blockchain innovation, and digital asset markets. This category covers legislative updates, regulatory actions, compliance requirements, enforcement cases, tax changes, and government positions on emerging financial technologies. Readers gain clarity on how policy decisions influence markets, businesses, and everyday crypto users worldwide.
HSBC, Standard Chartered Expected to Lead Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses
Hong Kong regulators are reportedly preparing to issue the city’s first stablecoin licenses, with HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture expected among the initial approved issuers.
Prosecutors Urge Court to Reject Sam Bankman-Fried Retrial Request
US prosecutors have asked a federal judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, arguing that the testimony cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence.
SEC and CFTC Sign Cooperation Pact on Crypto Oversight
By
Emily Carter
• 3 mins read
The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate oversight of crypto and other financial markets. The move aims to reduce regulatory overlap and provide clearer guidance for emerging technologies.
Ghana Approves 11 Crypto Firms for Regulatory Sandbox
By
Emily Carter
• 1 min read
Ghana’s securities regulator has admitted 11 crypto platforms into its regulatory sandbox following the country’s new digital asset law. The program will test crypto services under supervision before potential licensing.
New Zealand Regulator Says NZDD Stablecoin Is Not Financial Product
By
Emily Carter
• 1 min read
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority ruled that the NZDD stablecoin is not a financial product, offering regulatory clarity for a token pegged to the New Zealand dollar.
Democrats Introduce ‘Death Bets Act’ to Ban War-Related Prediction Markets
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Emily Carter
• 1 min read
Lawmakers propose legislation to ban prediction market contracts tied to death, war, and assassination, citing ethical and national security concerns.
Kalshi Denied Injunction in Ohio Sports Betting Case
By
Emily Carter
• 1 min read
An Ohio federal court rejected Kalshi’s request to block state oversight of its sports betting contracts, citing lack of preemption under federal commodities law.
Ripple Targets April for Australian Financial License Through Acquisition
By
Emily Carter
• 2 mins read
Ripple plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated payments infrastructure in the region.
Former CFTC Chair Says Clarity Act Would Benefit Banks More than Crypto Firms
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Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo says US banks need the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act more than crypto firms to confidently invest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Flow Foundation Seeks Court Order to Halt Korean Exchange Delistings
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs filed a motion in a Seoul court to suspend planned delistings of the FLOW token by several major South Korean exchanges.
BTC Markets Seeks License to Offer Tokenized Real-World Asset Trading
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets plans to apply for a license to offer tokenized real-world assets as institutional interest in tokenization accelerates globally.
Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans Up to $350M Crypto-Linked Investment
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to allocate up to $350 million from its reserves into cryptocurrency-related assets and technology firms tied to digital finance.
SEC Drops Charges Against Justin Sun as Rainberry Agrees to $10M Penalty
By
Emily Carter
• 3 mins read
The SEC has dismissed its case against Justin Sun and several Tron-related entities. BitTorrent developer Rainberry agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part of the settlement.
Eric Trump Amplifies Anti-Bank Message amid Stablecoin Yield Debate
By
Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Eric Trump echoed criticism of US banks during the ongoing debate over stablecoin yield rules as lawmakers continue negotiating digital asset market structure legislation.