Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 436 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
SBI Holdings' acquisition of Bitbank for $289 million highlights a trend of consolidation in Japan's crypto market as regulatory reforms reshape the industry. This move is seen as a bet on regulated scale in a rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.
Spain's financial regulator has stated there will be no exceptions or extensions for crypto firms, including Binance, to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations by the December 2025 deadline. Industry leaders are divided on MiCA, with some praising its clarity and others warning it may limit customer access to liquidity.
A bipartisan group of senators is calling for a CFTC investigation into Polymarket following reports that the platform paid creators to stage fake winning bets, raising concerns about market manipulation and transparency.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has detailed a penalty framework that can strip non-compliant significant token issuers of up to 12.5% of their annual revenue. This move comes as the EU's landmark crypto regulations take effect, aiming to enforce stricter oversight in the industry.
Coinbase and OKX are offering sign-up bonuses of up to 8% to lure Binance's EU users after Binance failed to secure a MiCA license. This move comes as Binance struggles to comply with new European regulations.
Binance experienced over $400 million in net outflows last week, but early exchange flow data show no clear signs of a mass exodus from the platform ahead of the EU's MiCA transition deadline, despite rivals' efforts to attract users.
Galaxy Research now sees a 50-50 chance of the CLARITY Act passing the Senate, citing dwindling time before Congress's August recess and mounting legislative uncertainty.
Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have raised concerns about Polymarket's advertising, calling it deceptive and urging the CFTC to investigate, highlighting a 'troubling' report and potential enforcement gaps.
Crypto firms in the EU must obtain a MiCA license by July 1 or shut down. Spain's regulator has ruled out extensions, leaving Binance and others in limbo.
EU lawmakers have issued a nonbinding report urging the assessment of DeFi, staking, and NFT regulations. The report warns against fragmented national rules under MiCA and calls for a unified approach to crypto regulation.
A group of 17 Democratic senators has criticized the CFTC for suing state regulators over prediction markets, calling it an “assault” on state oversight. The senators argue that states should have the authority to regulate these markets within their jurisdictions.
Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, urged the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposal allowing crypto in retirement accounts. This move could impact future regulations on crypto investments for everyday savers.
The SEC and CFTC are jointly seeking public feedback on portfolio margin rules, including cross-margining, collateral requirements, and risk management, as cryptocurrency derivatives and multi-asset trading continue to expand.
Spain's financial regulator has ruled out any extensions for crypto companies to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations. This means firms must secure proper licensing by the deadline or face penalties. The deadline is July 2026.
Binance notified EU users it will suspend some services after withdrawing its MiCA license application in Greece, despite earlier saying it wasn't leaving Europe. The exchange had been working to comply with MiCA regulations, which came into effect in 2025, but failed to secure the necessary license. Affected users should prepare to move funds and close positions.
The Senate is racing to advance a major cryptocurrency bill in July, but the timeline is threatened by turmoil over a separate housing bill. The legislation could impact how crypto is regulated and taxed in the U.S.
Binance formally withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece, one week after a report said it would be denied. The move leaves the future of its services in the EU uncertain, impacting thousands of European users.
Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.
Japan's financial regulator cleared the U.S. dollar-backed token as a new category of payment instrument, letting SBI VC Trade offer it to institutions and retail. RLUSD remains small, at about $1.7 billion.
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs alleges CoinEx facilitated over $3.84 billion in blockchain-traced flows with sanctioned Iranian crypto entities. CoinEx disputes the findings, calling the data incomplete and reaffirming its compliance measures.
OpenPayd, a financial infrastructure provider, has obtained a MiCA license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services in Europe. This move comes as stablecoin adoption continues to grow in the region, with OpenPayd supporting companies like Kraken.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has ordered unlicensed crypto firms to stop serving EU clients and wind down operations. This move comes as the deadline for compliance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation approaches on July 1, 2026.
Bull Bitcoin has obtained a MiCA license in France while maintaining full self-custody and privacy features. Founder Francis Pouliot announced the self-financed, three-year achievement, highlighting successful PASSI and DORA cybersecurity audits without outsourcing core infrastructure.
OKX Europe's CEO predicts 80% of exchanges won't survive the EU's MiCA regulation, with unlicensed firms forced to cease operations by July 1. This could significantly reduce the number of available exchanges for European users.