From ‘Miscellaneous’ to Mainstream: Japan Aims to Put Crypto on Par with Stocks
Cryptocurrencies in Japan are poised to shed their “miscellaneous” status for a place alongside traditional securities.
In Policy Shift, SEC Bows to Crypto Industry Demands for Regulatory Clarity
Bending to sustained pressure from the ascendant digital asset sector, the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission has pledged to create a clear classification system for cryptocurrencies.
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.
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).
EU Eyes Centralized Crypto Watchdog Under ESMA
Citing the need for a “more integrated and globally competitive” financial system, the European Union is moving to centralize its oversight of the cryptocurrency market under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
Poland Clamps Down on Crypto with New Licensing and Prison Time
Poland is getting tough on crypto.
Unlocking Blockchain’s Potential: US-UK Crypto Pact Aims to Boost Economic Growth
A new collaboration between the US and UK on cryptocurrency oversight is being championed as a key to unlocking economic growth and innovation.
