Senators Launch Bid to Hand Crypto Keys to the CFTC
A new Senate bill is aiming to put the CFTC in the driver’s seat of US crypto regulation.
The Tokenization Gold Rush Has a Regulation Problem, Global Watchdog Says
IOSCO, the global securities regulator, stated that the rush to link traditional assets like stocks to crypto tokens is creating a Wild West of new risks for investors.
UK Takes Major Step to Tame Crypto, as BoE Unveils Systemic Stablecoin Plan
The United Kingdom has launched a decisive move to bring the crypto world into the fold of traditional finance, with the Bank of England publishing its proposed regulatory regime for “systemic stablecoins.”
Japan Aims to Fortify Crypto Ecosystem with Proposed Custodian Licensing Regime
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering a new licensing system that would require these service providers to register with authorities, creating a more resilient and secure financial infrastructure.
Crypto Industry Wins Key Tax Clarity as IRS Sanctions Staking for ETPs
In a significant win for the digital asset industry, the IRS has issued guidance creating a safe harbor for crypto staking within exchange-traded products (ETPs).
CFTC’s Pham Leverages Existing Authority to Bring Spot Crypto to DCMs, Reshaping Market Structure
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham is initiating a fundamental change in US crypto market structure.
As EU Forges Compromise on Digital Euro, Italian Banks Offer Cautious, Cost-Conscious Backing
Following a key political agreement among EU finance ministers on the digital euro’s framework, Italy’s banking sector has offered cautious support for the project.
