South Korea Moves to Regulate RWAs and Stablecoins Under Existing Laws
South Korea plans to bring tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins under existing financial frameworks, signaling a major step toward regulatory clarity.
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.
South Korea plans to bring tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins under existing financial frameworks, signaling a major step toward regulatory clarity.
Coinbase plans to expand into stock trading and traditional finance products in Australia after securing a key financial services license.
New call logs reveal multiple contacts between Argentina’s president and a Libra token figure, raising fresh concerns.
Alabama becomes the second US state to grant legal recognition to DAOs, offering liability protections and a formal legal framework.
A Coinbase executive says lawmakers are close to a CLARITY Act deal, though disputes over stablecoin yield still delay progress.
US lawmakers push regulators to address insider trading risks in prediction markets amid growing scrutiny of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
The US Labor Department proposes allowing crypto and other alternative assets in 401(k) plans, following a Trump executive order.
A Coinbase survey shows many crypto users still misunderstand tax rules despite a strong willingness to comply.
Tether hires KPMG for its first full USDT audit and brings in PwC as it prepares for U.S. expansion and potential fundraising.
The UK government advances a temporary ban on crypto political donations to address concerns over foreign interference and transparency.
Coinbase is resisting proposed limits on stablecoin yields in a U.S. Senate crypto bill, highlighting ongoing tensions between crypto firms and banks.
A proposed US rule could allow crypto and private equity investments in 401(k) plans, reshaping retirement markets.