Crypto Regulation News: Laws and Policies

At the beginning of 2026, the Russian financial landscape is undergoing fundamental changes. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is systematically tightening supervision of cross-border payments, including settlements for

The UK Supreme Court rejected an appeal by BSV Claims, which sought $12 billion in damages from major crypto exchanges for delisting trading pairs with the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) cryptocurrency.

The US Senate Banking Committee announced that hearings on a bill concerning the structure of the cryptocurrency market and federal regulatory oversight of the industry will not take place until next year. The expected hearing,

South Korea's main financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), failed to meet the government's deadline and failed to submit a bill on won-pegged stablecoins by December 10. This delay is causing concern among

Pakistan is on the cusp of significant changes in the cryptocurrency space, as the government plans to legalize Bitcoin. Minister of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Affairs Bilal bin Saqib unveiled a new roadmap that highlights

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has officially removed digital assets from its list of potential systemic risks. This decision marks a significant step in the regulatory policy of US regulators and could have a

The Central Bank of Russia is considering creating a separate category for crypto exchanges and licensing them. Vladimir Chistyukhin, First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank, announced this in an interview with RIA Novosti. He

A draft law on crypto regulation has been reintroduced to the Polish Sejm after its previous version was rejected by President Karol Nawrocki. The bill's reinstatement was initiated by the Poland 2050 party, part of the ruling

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

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

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

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

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