Crypto Regulation News: Laws and Policies

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the first members of its new CEO Innovation Council, which will focus on developing market infrastructure in derivatives, tokenization, and digital assets. The

A US court sentenced Terra founder Do Kwon to 15 years in prison, concluding one of the most significant fraud cases in cryptocurrency history. The ruling, handed down on December 11, 2025, follows Kwon's guilty plea earlier

New tax reporting rules for crypto companies will come into effect in the UK on January 1, 2026. This was announced by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. These rules were proposed by HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) back in

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the most prominent advocates for digital asset market structure in Congress, said she expects the crypto legislation to move to the next stage as early as next week.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that the development of stablecoin payments will be one of its key priorities for 2026. The regulator will focus on the implementation of stablecoin payments in GBP and

Argentina is on the brink of a significant regulatory change that could fundamentally alter the structure of the country's financial system. The Argentine Central Bank is considering lifting a long-standing ban on financial

Tokenized assets, like many other cryptocurrencies, have not escaped the ban in China. In recent years, the Chinese government has taken an increasingly hardline stance against digital assets, and recent events only confirm this

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has taken a step toward combating tax evasion by requesting information on cryptocurrency users from Dapper Labs, the developer of popular NBA games Top Shot and CryptoKitties. This request is

Legal experts are expressing serious concern over the European Commission's proposal to transform the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) into a "European SEC." This change could significantly complicate

The cryptocurrency world has undergone significant changes in recent years, with countries around the world seeking to integrate digital assets into their economies. Pakistan is no exception, announcing its intention to launch

A group of Indiana Republicans has introduced a bill in the US Congress that could change the approach to pension fund investments. The document, authored by Congressmen Kyle Pierce, Jake Teszka, Christopher Judy, and Heath

On December 3, 2025, Bill No. 1087365-8 was introduced to the State Duma of the Russian Federation. This bill regulates the use of digital financial assets (DFAs) as collateral for mortgage loans. This measure aims to simplify

In recent days, Connecticut authorities have drawn public attention by issuing cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. These companies have been accused of operating unlicensed online gambling, specifically

Recent events surrounding the pardon of David Gentile, head of the private equity firm GPB Capital, have once again raised questions about Donald Trump's political leanings and his relationship with various financial figures.

The State of Connecticut has decided to immediately suspend event-based contract operations for platforms such as Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. This move underscores the state's strict policy on digital assets and

The Cayman Islands is becoming a leading crypto hub for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), with the number of registered funds increasing by 70% year-on-year. According to Cayman Finance, more than 1,300 funds were

Kazakhstan continues to actively develop its cryptocurrency infrastructure. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law amending legislation regarding mining and the circulation of unsecured digital assets. This step marks an

The Pakistani government has finalized the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Regulations, which imply stricter monitoring of digital asset transactions. These measures are aimed at enhancing the security of the virtual asset