US regulators missed the one-year deadline to complete final implementing rules under the GENIUS Act, despite publishing proposals and collecting public feedback during the previous year. The law, signed by President Donald Trump on July 18, 2025, established the first…
CLARITY Act faces new Senate setback after Trump push
The CLARITY Act is facing a more difficult path through Washington after President Donald Trump’s latest effort failed to produce a Senate breakthrough. The crypto market structure bill had gained momentum after passing the House and advancing through the Senate…
Will Upbit sanctions advance after South Korea hack probe?
South Korea’s financial regulator has moved the Upbit sanctions case into a formal review following the exchange’s $36 million hack in November 2025. Yonhap News reported that the Financial Supervisory Service sent an inspection opinion letter to Dunamu, the company…
Crypto malware targets investors through GitHub apps
Kaspersky said a newly identified crypto malware framework is targeting cryptocurrency investors through social engineering and trojanized GitHub applications. The cybersecurity company identified the framework as OkoBot and said its infection chain can begin with ClickFix tactics that persuade users…
Are Brazil stablecoins reshaping trade and payments?
Brazil stablecoins are drawing renewed attention as a U.S. trade dispute with Brazil expands into the country’s payment system. Washington is preparing a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods under a revived Section 301 strategy, and the case is unusual…
France orders Polymarket block for online access now
France has moved ahead with a Polymarket block after the country’s gambling regulator instructed internet service providers to restrict access to the platform. The Autorité nationale des jeux said prediction websites fall under illegal gambling rules and that Polymarket does…
What Does Bybit Indonesia Launch Mean for the Market?
Bybit Indonesia has launched after Bybit acquired a majority stake in PT Enkripsi Teknologi Handal, the digital asset company previously known as NOBI. The acquisition gives Bybit a locally operated platform in Indonesia, with services being introduced through a phased…
Why did the MiCA register add 14 firms across Europe?
The MiCA register expanded again in ESMA’s latest update, although the pace was slower than the first large revision after Europe’s transition period ended. On Thursday, the European Securities and Markets Authority added 14 crypto-asset service providers, bringing the total…
What do Visa stablecoins mean for banks and payments?
Visa expanded its blockchain-based payment strategy by launching a new enterprise platform built around Visa stablecoins services for banks, fintech companies and crypto firms. Announced on Thursday, the Visa-managed system allows institutions to issue, store, transfer and redeem stablecoins through…
Stablecoin crime accelerates global FATF AML action
Stablecoin crime is at the center of a new warning from the Financial Action Task Force, which says criminal networks are increasingly using dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies for illicit finance. In its annual review of global crypto regulation and anti-money laundering standards,…