French Gambling Authority Directs ISPs to Block Polymarket
France has escalated its enforcement tactics, ordering telecom networks to block domestic access to Polymarket entirely.
Regulation & Policy - Page 3
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
Ondo Finance and SBI Group Partner to Tokenize Japanese Equities
Ondo Finance and SBI Group have formed a strategic partnership to bring Japanese equities onchain, use the JPYSC stablecoin for settlement, and distribute tokenized assets through…
Japan Formally Recognizes Cryptocurrencies as Financial Assets
Japan has passed legislation reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial assets, bringing the market under stricter trading, disclosure, and enforcement rules.
South Korea Plans Tokenized Government Bond Pilot and Digital Asset Law
South Korea plans a tokenized government bond pilot linked to its institutional CBDC project while advancing comprehensive crypto legislation, won-backed stablecoin rules, and a framework for…
Binance.US Targets 20% Market Share With Ultra-Low Fees and New Products
Binance.US is rebuilding after a two-year regulatory slowdown, targeting a return to 20% of the U.S. crypto exchange market through ultra-low fees, deeper liquidity, and an…
BlackRock, Goldman and JPMorgan Join UK Tokenization Taskforce
The UK government has assembled a 54-member tokenization taskforce featuring BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple to develop live capital markets use…
Circle Secures Final OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter
By securing a full national trust charter from the OCC, Circle bridges the gap between public crypto markets and federal banking oversight.
Binance Explores Alternate European Jurisdictions After MiCA Setback
As Binance re-evaluates its continental strategy, data reveals that most departing EU users are opting for self-custody over fully compliant competitor platforms.
Sony Bank Secures Conditional OCC Nod for US Stablecoin Venture
Bsecuring a conditional US trust charter, Sony Bank is laying the legal foundation to inject its own proprietary, dollar-denominated stablecoin straight into global gaming and media…
RBI Reaffirms Prohibitive Stance as Crypto Tax Evasion Evades Indian Authorities
India's internal battle over cryptocurrency has intensified. While retail adoption climbs, the central bank is doubling down on isolating digital assets from the domestic financial system…
Kenya Procures Multi-Chain Analytics System to Monitor Local Crypto Markets
Kenya is actively bolstering its financial oversight capabilities. To safely police its rapidly growing digital asset sector, the nation's markets regulator is onboarding advanced transaction surveillance…
SEC Prioritizes Crypto Regulation and Safe Harbors in 2026 Agenda
The SEC has formally added clear, compliance-driven crypto rules to its 2026 agenda, aiming to establish safe harbors and onshore market structures.