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…

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…

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…

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…