The Belarus crypto ban will broaden European Union sanctions affecting participation in crypto businesses regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. From Aug. 25, Belarusian nationals and natural persons residing in Belarus will be prohibited from directly or indirectly owning or…
Why did India order the Bitchat takedown from GitHub?
India has moved against Bitchat by ordering GitHub to disable repositories tied to Jack Dorsey’s offline messaging app as protests in Delhi continued amid repeated internet shutdowns. The directive came from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which said the…
Clarity Act could restrict Trump token ties through 2029
A new Clarity Act draft has emerged as Senate leaders prepare for a final push to advance a long-debated cryptocurrency market structure bill before the summer recess. The latest text includes temporary ethics restrictions covering the president, vice president and…
Could DeFi vaults face SEC rules under securities law?
DeFi vaults drew fresh regulatory attention after SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some products in the sector, together with certain onchain lending strategies, may fall within federal securities laws. Her statement focused on how these products are structured, managed and…
Why is the SEC suing Mining Automatic over investor losses?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Mining Automatic and its founder, Zan Shaikh, alleging that the crypto mining investment business raised $22 million while directing only a small share of investor money toward actual mining operations. According to…
Is UK crypto banking facing a new Parliament inquiry?
U.K. politicians have launched a cross-party inquiry into UK crypto banking as concerns grow over how banks treat crypto businesses and related payments. The review is being led by the Crypto and Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group, which said some…
Will Korea CBDC pilot start with nine banks in September?
The Bank of Korea is preparing to move its Korea CBDC initiative into a broader second phase that could begin as early as September 2026. The next stage of Project Hangang is expected to expand participation from seven banks to…
Brazil tokenization rules face a 60-day draft deadline
Brazil tokenization policy is moving into a new regulatory phase after the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários created a working group to prepare an experimental framework for tokenized securities. The CVM said the proposal will examine registration, custody, trading and settlement…
GENIUS Act stablecoin rules remain pending after deadline
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…