Binance Reports 97% Decline in Sanctions Exposure Since 2024
Binance says its exposure to sanctioned entities has fallen sharply since 2024 as the exchange intensifies compliance investments and regulatory alignment efforts.
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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
South Korean Regulators Face Scrutiny After Bithumb’s Massive Bitcoin Credit Error
Lawmakers in South Korea are pressuring regulators after Bithumb mistakenly credited users with 620,000 BTC, raising concerns over oversight, operational controls, and the country’s digital asset…
UAE Amasses $700M Bitcoin Stockpile Through State Mining
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reports the UAE holds roughly $700 million in Bitcoin through state-linked mining, marking a sovereign production-based crypto reserve.
CFTC Asserts Federal Control Over Prediction Markets in Court Brief
The CFTC has filed a court brief claiming exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, intensifying a regulatory clash with states over event contracts and digital trading…
Polish President Vetoes MiCA Bill Again, Forcing Crypto Firms to Seek EU Licensing Abroad
Poland’s president has vetoed a second MiCA implementation bill, increasing regulatory uncertainty and pushing local crypto firms to pursue licensing in other EU jurisdictions.
Dutch Lawmakers Back 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto and Investment Gains
The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down…
Binance Rejects Iran-Linked Sanctions Breach Allegations
Binance denied allegations of Iran-linked sanctions violations and investigator dismissals, stating an internal review with external counsel found no compliance breaches.
Crypto Industry Pushes Back on Stablecoin Yield Ban
Crypto advocates are countering Wall Street calls for a blanket ban on stablecoin yield as US lawmakers debate key provisions in pending market structure legislation.
US NCUA Proposes Federal License for Stablecoin Issuers
The National Credit Union Administration has proposed a federal licensing framework for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries.
Hong Kong Approves Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetuals
Hong Kong’s securities regulator will allow licensed brokers to offer digital asset margin financing and set rules for crypto perpetual contracts for professional investors.
European Parliament Backs Digital Euro to Bolster Monetary Sovereignty
European lawmakers endorsed the European Central Bank’s digital euro project, framing it as a strategic tool to strengthen monetary sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign payment…
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New FTX Fraud Trial on Witness Claims
Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a federal court to grant a new trial in the FTX fraud case, citing newly available witness testimony he argues could undermine…