US Finalizes First Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The OCC’s final GENIUS Act rule takes effect January 18, 2027, easing its approach to rewards arrangements while retaining reserve and redemption safeguards.
Regulation & Policy - Page 2
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
Six Blockchain Groups Ask SEC to Codify Digital-Commodity Status
Stellar, Hedera, Aptos, Ava Labs, Cardano and Chainlink seek binding rule text for digital-commodity status already outlined in the SEC’s March interpretation.
Switzerland Approves First Spot Bitcoin ETF for Retail Investors
FINMA has approved Switzerland’s first retail fund holding Bitcoin directly, while the provider, fees and trading launch remain undisclosed.
Thailand’s Bitcoin and Ether ETF Rules Take Effect
Thailand’s domestic crypto ETF framework is now in force, setting rules for Bitcoin and Ether funds, local custody and investor access.
Hyperliquid Labs’ Jeff Yan Urges US Oversight of Market Operators
Hyperliquid Labs founder Jeff Yan says US regulation should focus on firms operating markets, while the blockchain serves as shared trading infrastructure.
Tether Paid $6.3M to Firm Co-Owned by Bo Hines, WSJ Reports
Tether paid about $6.3 million to Nxum, co-owned by former Trump crypto adviser Bo Hines, WSJ reports. Nxum denies improper involvement during his service.
USDC Becomes EU’s First Significant E-Money Token Under MiCA
USDC will move to dual EBA and French ACPR supervision on November 12, becoming the EU’s first significant e-money token under MiCA.
White House Explores Ways to Add Bitcoin to US Reserve, Witt Says
Patrick Witt says the administration is reviewing budget-neutral ways to add Bitcoin, including gold revaluation and mining, without announcing purchases.
FBI and Brooklyn DA Shut Down 241 Crypto Scam Sites Targeting Russian Speakers
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI disrupted 241 scam domains and 112 servers linked to investment and recovery fraud, with about $300,000 seized so far.
Richard Heart Reportedly Detained in Turkey as HEX and PLS Plunge
Turkish media report that HEX and PulseChain founder Richard Heart was detained in Istanbul, as associated tokens suffer steep daily losses.
France Proposes 31.4% Capital-Gains Tax on Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps
French lawmakers propose taxing gains on swaps into fiat-pegged stablecoins from 2027, while loss relief and an exit tax remain under debate.
China Seeks Forfeiture of 61,800 Bitcoin Linked to $5.7B Fraud
Chinese prosecutors seek more than 61,800 BTC linked to the Tianjin fraud case, while UK asset recovery and investor claims remain separate.