Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 519 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
Ukraine’s central bank will not support a bill to legalize crypto in its current form and wants lawmakers to revise it before the final vote. The dispute centers on monetary sovereignty, though the available report does not specify which provisions the bank wants changed.
SEC staff said it views Canton Coin as a digital commodity and will not recommend enforcement over the way the coin is minted. The statement came a week after DTCC launched a tokenization service that runs partly on the Canton Network, linking the regulatory news to a live Wall Street project.
Hong Kong has passed a law requiring crypto firms to collect customer and transaction information from 2027. From 2028, the city will share that information with overseas tax authorities, extending international tax reporting rules to crypto activity.
The CFTC has cleared CFTC-registered U.S. exchanges to offer perpetual futures tied to individual stocks, a first for the U.S. market. The contracts use a format popular in crypto trading, but the announcement does not name which exchanges will list them or when trading will begin.
Justin Sun says his lawyers have asked a court to sanction World Liberty Financial, alleging the company did not disclose until months into their litigation that it is a citizen of the UAE. His post does not specify the court, the requested penalties, or how the company has responded.
China’s Communist Party has included virtual currency and blockchain in a new call to crack down on corruption. The available report does not specify new rules, named targets, or how enforcement would work, so it signals official concern rather than detailing a particular policy change.
The SEC has charged two companies with allegedly defrauding investors of more than $130 million through a crypto scheme described as Ponzi-like. The available report does not identify the companies or explain how investors were allegedly misled, so key details of the case remain unclear.
In an interview on the Bankless podcast, former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo discussed his new book, criticized regulatory overreach at the SEC, and argued that financial privacy must be protected as tokenization reshapes global markets.
Sen. Bill Hagerty used a Bitcoin Magazine interview to discuss expanding the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the risks he sees in central bank digital currencies and the effects of regulatory uncertainty. The interview description says he also addressed what Congress could accomplish before January, but offers no specific proposal or legislative timetable.
HTX, the exchange linked to Justin Sun, has agreed not to promote crypto to UK consumers until October 2031 after a case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The exchange has already blocked new UK registrations and deposits, making the settlement a concrete restriction on access as well as advertising.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Utah after the state took legal action against prediction market operator Kalshi. Utah says an undercover agent placed 12 sports wagers on the platform, sharpening the dispute over whether federal or state authorities can police these markets.
The U.S. sanctioned Russian nationals Ilya Boykov and Vitold Obertas over allegations they converted cryptocurrency for North Korean IT-worker networks. CoinDesk puts the amounts at about $3.5 million and nearly $2 million, respectively; OFAC also listed their crypto wallets, according to Decrypt.
JPMorgan, Coca-Cola and Dell have objected to plans for their shares to trade on a blockchain-based venue being developed by OKX and Intercontinental Exchange. Nearly half of the companies on the venture’s original roster have now pushed back, raising questions about whether tokenized stock trading can proceed without issuers’ support.
Itaú Unibanco, Brazil’s largest lender, has notified the central bank that it operates crypto trading and custody services. The filing comes two days before an October 30 deadline for firms to comply with Brazil’s new rules.
UK banks received 10,000 complaints in three months related to restrictions on cryptocurrency purchases. The figures highlight a tension between the UK’s stated ambition to become a crypto hub and customers’ reported difficulties using banks to buy crypto.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a court to order NovaTech’s founders to pay about $1.37 billion over the crypto scheme. The request follows an August 2025 default judgment; the state also settled with four promoters for nearly $6 million.
The SEC’s Division of Examinations has named tokenization and “super intelligence and other advanced technologies” as focus areas for its 2027 market examinations. Crypto itself does not appear as a separate examination category, putting the emphasis on risks tied to specific technologies and products.
Benjamin Netanyahu says he has asked for a blockchain plan in case sanctions target Israel’s banking system. He made the remarks days before Israel’s election and urged Israelis to prepare for a “rainy day” after Trump, but the reports do not describe a specific system or policy.
Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act could make Asia and the Middle East more attractive to digital asset businesses seeking clearer, faster-moving rules. JPMorgan says U.S. regulators’ actions may partly soften the setback, but lasting legislation is still needed.
Despite the defeat of the Senate's Clarity Act over procedural hurdles and stablecoin yield disputes, regulators and major financial institutions are forging ahead with tokenized asset frameworks. SEC and CFTC actions, combined with exchange integration from NASDAQ and the DTCC, are unlocking 24/7 trading for real-world assets.
Italian police say a car-rental business near Milan operated as an underground bank for figures linked to the ’Ndrangheta and Camorra. The investigation resulted in a reported $24 million seizure and focused on money moved abroad and into cryptocurrency.
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, a crypto custody business, subject to regulatory approval. The announcement marks a deeper step into digital-asset infrastructure for a bank that has recently outlined custody plans and expansions in several markets.
The Cardano Foundation is urging EU policymakers not to extend the bloc’s MiCA crypto rules to decentralized finance and staking. It argues regulation should focus on financial risks rather than the technology involved, warning that overlapping requirements could leave crypto businesses unsure which rules apply.
The SEC is scheduled to close public comments on its proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets,” introduced in August. The deadline marks the end of the current public feedback window, but the provided report does not detail what participants said or what changes the agency may make next.