🔴 Breaking March 18, 2026 Landmark Ruling What Just Happened The SEC and CFTC jointly published Interpretive Release No. 33-11412 on March 17, 2026: a 68-page interpretive rule under SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig, establishing five…
Japan Slashes Crypto Tax From 55% to 20% and Reclassifies 105 Tokens as Financial Products
3 Key Takeaways Japan’s FSA will slash crypto tax from 55% to a flat 20% for 105 approved cryptocurrencies beginning April 2026, aligning digital assets with stock market taxation and removing one of the biggest barriers to domestic crypto adoption…
Clarity Act March 2026: Where the Bill Stands and What to Watch
3 Key Takeaways The Clarity Act remains stalled in the Senate as of March 2026, with the Banking and Agriculture Committees unable to reconcile competing drafts. President Trump has urged Congress to pass the bill “ASAP,” warning that delays could…
Goldman Sachs Says 71% of Institutional Managers Plan to Increase Crypto Exposure
3 Key Takeaways 71% of institutional asset managers plan to increase their crypto exposure over the next 12 months, according to Goldman Sachs, yet current allocations average just 7% of AUM, leaving massive room for growth Regulatory clarity is the…
What did the Goldman Sachs CEO say about crypto regulation?
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has aligned himself with senior U.S. officials calling for a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, criticizing crypto executives who resist pending legislation in Congress. Speaking at a crypto-focused event in Florida, Solomon backed efforts…
PwC 2026 report on global crypto regulation and stablecoins
Crypto regulation is set to sharpen in 2026 as more jurisdictions move proposals into enforceable rules, according to PwC’s Global Crypto Regulation Report. The accounting firm said countries that set clearer expectations for market participants are likely to take the…
Gary Gensler on AI and Crypto Regulation: Will Centralized AI Models Spark the Next Financial Crisis?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has been vocal about the concerns surrounding AI and Crypto in the financial sector. AI is playing a huge role in brokerage apps, investment platforms, and across the broader finance industry.…
Trump Vows to Keep Bitcoin and Crypto Innovation in the USA
In a recent statement that has electrified the cryptocurrency community, former President Donald Trump made a robust commitment to ensure that the future of Bitcoin and the broader crypto ecosystem remains firmly rooted in the United States. Trump’s declaration underscores…
Lithuania Steps Up Crypto Regulation as It Prepares for Licensing Shift
Over the past decade, Lithuania has emerged as a prominent hub for financial-technology startups, particularly in the field of cryptocurrencies. However, the country is now poised to undergo a significant transformation as it prepares to award licenses to crypto companies…
Joe Biden’s Latest Budget Targets Crypto Mining Tax and Increased Regulations for Digital Asset
U.S. President Joe Biden has recently unveiled his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes several key provisions aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency industry and generating significant tax revenue. These measures, if implemented, could have far-reaching implications for…
Step Finance Hack: $40M Stolen, Platform Shuts Down Permanently
Step Finance Hack: $40M Stolen, Platform Shuts Down Permanently ⚡ Key Highlights Step Finance confirmed a $40 million security breach on January 31, 2026, when attackers compromised executive-level devices and drained treasury and fee wallets The Step Finance hack targeted…
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Kohaku: The Game-Changing Privacy Framework Revolutionizing Ethereum Wallets in 2025-2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a highly anticipated keynote at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress 2 on November 16, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced Kohaku, a bold new privacy framework designed to make private transactions the default experience for Ethereum wallet users.…
