crypto regulations
After CLARITY: How the US Crypto Framework Stacks Up Against MiCA, MAS, and VARA
- The comparison shows that every major crypto hub now requires licensing, asset segregation, and stablecoin reserves. The US is the last to formalise what others already enforce.
- While CLARITY could give the US its first formal crypto market structure framework, MiCA, MAS, VARA, and Hong Kong’s regime already operate with live licensing, enforcement, and stablecoin rules.
Friday, 15/05/2026 | 12:09 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Breaking: CLARITY Act Draft Gets Green Light in Senate
- The outcome keeps the US moving toward a unified federal framework for crypto exchanges, stablecoins, and digital asset trading.
- The vote followed months of negotiations over stablecoin rules, SEC-CFTC oversight, and DeFi provisions, issues that continue to divide lawmakers, regulators, and the crypto industry.
- Crypto price action is cautiously bullish, with Bitcoin up about 2% on the day and leading a measured move higher in altcoins.
Thursday, 14/05/2026 | 16:48 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Australia's Digital Asset License Deadline Nears with 10% Turnover Penalty Looming
- ASIC has warned that its no-action position for unlicensed digital asset providers expires on June 30, 2026.
- Firms missing the cutoff risk civil and criminal penalties under Australia's financial services laws.
Monday, 04/05/2026 | 05:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Ripple Seeks Australian License as It Expands Regulatory Footprint
- Ripple plans to obtain an Australian financial license through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia.
- Industry observers say the move reflects growing demand for regulated blockchain payment infrastructure in APAC.
Wednesday, 11/03/2026 | 09:23 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Russia Proposes Broker-Led Framework for Retail Crypto Trading
- Russia plans to route all retail crypto trading through licensed brokers under a new draft law.
- The proposed framework would integrate digital assets into Russia’s existing securities market structure.
Wednesday, 25/02/2026 | 09:38 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Turkmenistan Opens Its Crypto Market to Miners and Exchanges — But Will They Come?
- Turkmenistan offers legal certainty and ultra-cheap energy for crypto firms, but only within a tightly controlled, licence-driven regime.
- For miners and exchanges, the opportunity hinges on whether low power costs can offset heavy compliance and local operating requirements.
Thursday, 08/01/2026 | 10:15 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Belarus Just Blocked Major Crypto Exchanges - What Should Brokers Prepare For?
- Belarus’s sudden blackout of major crypto exchanges disrupts payment routes and forces brokers to reassess how they onboard and service Belarusian clients.
- With top exchanges now inaccessible to Belarusian users, regulated brokers face shrinking crypto funding channels and rising AML exposure.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 12:58 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Signals Possible Changes for New York City Crypto Rules
- Mamdani supports crypto consumer protections and proof-of-work mining moratorium.
- Polymarket predicted the outcome with 92% accuracy, highlighting regulatory expectations.
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 | 17:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Has No Intention of Easing Its “Too Tough” Approach to Crypto Regulations
- Crypto innovations built on unsafe or unregulated bases, like houses built on sand, are likely to collapse.
- The market watchdog aims for “a crypto sector that's built on reliable, sturdy foundations” instead.
Monday, 21/10/2024 | 10:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Cyprus Sets the Clock for Crypto: October 30 Deadline Looms, CASPs Applications Suspended
- CySEC has set the final date for accepting notifications from EEA crypto firms under national rules.
- Moreover, the Cypriot regulator will no longer accept new applications for Crypto-Asset Service Providers.
Thursday, 17/10/2024 | 09:29 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Exclusive: Anthony Scaramucci Criticizes Warren-Gensler “Hegemony” in US Crypto Regulation
- Responding to Finance Magnates' question, the former White House Communications Director stated that a bipartisan approach is needed.
- He added that regulators were “very close” with the family of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX exchange.
Wednesday, 09/10/2024 | 15:34 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
The UK Faces Potential “Crypto Catastrophe” Due to Staff Shortages at FCA
- The FCA has expanded its crypto workforce to over 100, but according to Quant, its policy team remains understaffed.
- The company forecasts, that this staffing imbalance poses challenges for effective crypto regulation in the UK.
Wednesday, 17/07/2024 | 12:50 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why Is South Korea Postponing Crypto Taxation?
- South Korea delays crypto gains taxation until 2028.
Tuesday, 16/07/2024 | 15:56 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
Crypto Regulations Are Imminent, but Will the Regulators Align?
- Much of the conversation surrounding cryptocurrency regulation in the US has been focused on something called the Howey Test.
- While the IRS claims crypto to be property, other agencies like the FBI see it as a form of currency.
Wednesday, 08/05/2024 | 13:40 GMT by
Brian Nibley
Regulatory Winds of Change: Crypto Industry Prepares for Compliance in 2024
- Different regions are reforming their crypto regulations at varying speeds, with the EU leading with its MiCA regulation.
- Progress in the US has been slow, with the SEC largely governing through enforcement action and conflicting with the CFTC.
Monday, 08/04/2024 | 18:44 GMT by
Duncan Ash
New York AG Expands Legal Pursuit against DCG, Unveils $3 Billion Fraud Allegations
- The initial lawsuit focused on misleading representations regarding the Gemini Earn program.
- According to the Attorney General, more than 230,000 investors suffered losses.
Friday, 09/02/2024 | 17:58 GMT by
Jared Kirui
SEC Hits TradeStation Crypto with $1.5 Million Penalty over Unregistered Services
- TradeStation intends to terminate its services in the US on February 22, 2024.
- The company will pay an additional $1.5 million to settle similar charges by state regulatory authorities.
Wednesday, 07/02/2024 | 20:17 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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