ECB Targets Summer Deadline for Digital Euro Standards
The ECB aims to finalize key digital euro standards by summer, preparing banks and merchants for future rollout.
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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.
Latest Regulation & Policy News
Bitpanda Launches Vision Chain to Connect EU Banks with Tokenized Assets
Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain, a blockchain network for European banks and fintechs to issue and settle tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II, using euro-denominated stablecoins.
South Korea Records $60 Billion Crypto Outflows in H2 2025
South Korea’s crypto exchanges saw $60 billion move overseas in H2 2025, driven by arbitrage activity and market volatility, while local exchange profits declined.
Senators Reach Compromise on Stablecoin Yield to Advance Crypto Bill
US senators strike a tentative deal on stablecoin yield, potentially clearing a major hurdle for advancing crypto market structure legislation.
PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin Access to 70 Countries
PayPal has expanded access to its PYUSD stablecoin to customers in 70 countries, aiming to improve cross-border payments and strengthen its role in the growing digital…
Bybit EU Integrates PayPal to Expand Regulated Crypto Access Across Europe
Bybit EU has integrated PayPal as a fiat funding and withdrawal option across the European Economic Area, aiming to simplify access to digital assets under the…
South Korea Police Draft Crypto Seizure Rules After Custody Lapses
South Korea’s National Police Agency is drafting new guidelines for handling seized cryptocurrencies as authorities seek stronger custody procedures.
DeFi Lobby Drops Airdrop Lawsuit Against SEC After Regulatory Shift
The DeFi Education Fund and Beba have withdrawn their lawsuit against the SEC over crypto airdrops, citing a changing regulatory stance and ongoing work by the…
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.
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…
SEC and CFTC Sign Cooperation Pact on Crypto Oversight
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…