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UK FCA’s Finprom Rules 1 Year Later: How to Kill an Industry in One Easy Step
16.3.2025
As a lawyer (not yours), I spend a good chunk of my time explaining to businesses why they need to pour half their budget into compliance instead of, you know, actually building something useful. But even in the bureaucratic maze I call my profession, few things have been as spectacularly...
Argentina finalizes rules for virtual asset providers
14.3.2025
Argentina’s securities regulator has finalized rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which cover general codes of conduct and custody requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms facilitating digital asset transactions. The regulations were published...
Calls for stricter rules on political memecoins after $4B Libra collapse
14.3.2025
Industry voices warned that politically endorsed cryptocurrencies must adopt stronger investor protections and liquidity safeguards to prevent another major market collapse.Investor sentiment remains shaken after the Libra (LIBRA) token, which was endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei...
Court says Bitcoin mining host can’t block tenant access to its rigs
14.3.2025
A Delaware court has granted a temporary reprieve to a Pennsylvanian Bitcoin mining firm currently in a payment dispute with its hosting company — barring the hosting provider from blocking access and otherwise commandeering the miner’s 21,000 rigs at the property. Vice Chancellor...
Hyperliquid ups margin requirements after $4 million liquidation loss
13.3.2025
Hyperliquid, a blockchain network specializing in trading, has increased margin requirements for traders after its liquidity pool lost millions of dollars during a massive Ether (ETH) liquidation, the network said. On March 12, a trader intentionally liquidated a roughly $200 million Ether...
Hyperliquid ups margin requirements after $4 million liquidation loss
13.3.2025
Hyperliquid, a blockchain network specializing in trading, has increased margin requirements for traders after its liquidity pool lost millions of dollars during a massive Ether (ETH) liquidation, the network said. On March 12, a trader intentionally liquidated a roughly $200 million Ether...
Crypto's IRS Victory Reveals Reach in Congress That Demands Less Compromise
13.3.2025
As the industry moves forward with bills on stablecoins and market-structure rules, the kind of dealing lobbyists were prepared to make may no longer be needed
Turkey tightens crypto regulations with new rules for exchanges, custodians
13.3.2025
Turkey is advancing its cryptocurrency regulations with new rules for crypto asset service providers (CASPs).On March 13, Turkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) published two regulatory documents regarding the licensing and operations of CASPs, including crypto exchanges, custodians and wallet...
Turkey tightens crypto regulations with new rules for exchanges, investors
13.3.2025
Turkey is advancing its cryptocurrency regulations with new rules for crypto asset service providers (CASPs).On March 13, the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Türkiye published two regulatory documents related to the licensing and operations of CASPs, including crypto exchanges, custodians...
Nebraska Enforces New Crypto ATM Rules to Protect Consumers
13.3.2025
Nebraska has enacted a new law requiring cryptocurrency ATM operators to obtain licenses, disclose fees, implement anti-fraud measures, and submit reports, strengthening consumer protections against crypto-related fraud. Nebraska’s Law Introduces Licensing and Transparency for Crypto ATMs Nebraska...
Congress Torches IRS Crypto Rules in Major Win for Digital Assets
12.3.2025
Congress just delivered a massive win for crypto innovation, overturning the controversial IRS crypto rules that critics say stifled digital asset growth and pushed development overseas. US House and Senate Overturn IRS Crypto Rules, Easing Compliance Burdens The U.S. House of Representatives...
US House to Vote on Repeal of IRS DeFi Broker Rules Today
11.3.2025
The US House of Representatives is expected to vote today on a resolution to repeal the Internal Revenue…
Cayman Islands Introduces New Crypto Licensing Rules
10.3.2025
The Cayman Islands has updated its cryptocurrency regulatory framework with the introduction of new licensing rules set to take effect on April 1, 2025. Under the recently approved Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, all entities offering virtual asset custody...
US Regulator Eases Crypto Rules—1,200 Banks Cleared to Engage
9.3.2025
1,200 U.S. banks can now embrace crypto, with new regulations allowing broader involvement in digital assets while lifting prior restrictions on the industry. Regulator Just Supercharged Crypto Banking—Banks Can Now Embrace Crypto Fully The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced...
Fireblocks Unveils Cyber Security Tools to Help Crypto Handlers Meet Europe’s DORA Rules
6.3.2025
Fireblocks’ Cyber and Operational Resilience Compliance Package is designed to help financial institutions and crypto asset services firms
Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten
5.3.2025
The House Financial Services Committee debate highlights the tension between libertarian lawmakers and the national security state
Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten
5.3.2025
The House Financial Services Committee debate highlights the tension between libertarian lawmakers and the national security state
Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten
5.3.2025
The House Financial Services Committee debate highlights the tension between libertarian lawmakers and the national security state
Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten
5.3.2025
The House Financial Services Committee debate highlights the tension between libertarian lawmakers and the national security state
Crypto-friendly rules threaten national security: Representative Sean Casten
5.3.2025
The House Financial Services Committee debate highlights the tension between libertarian lawmakers and the national security state