Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 436 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring allowing retail funds to allocate up to 10% of their portfolios to crypto assets. This move could make crypto investments more accessible to everyday investors, aligning with disclosed investment objectives.
A key architect of the EU's MiCA framework argues that regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) should not be a priority. Instead, the focus should be on tokenization, which is transforming traditional finance. The European Commission is currently gathering feedback on the future of MiCA, which governs crypto markets in the EU.
A coalition of over 200 crypto companies and organizations, organized by Stand With Crypto, sent a letter to Senate leaders urging them to schedule the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a full Senate vote. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry in the U.S.
The House Ways and Means committee will review draft crypto tax bills covering staking, mining, network fees, and reporting. This discussion could shape future tax policy for crypto users.
Ledger's CTO warns that the EU's MiCA regulations are imposing steep compliance costs, stifling innovation for small crypto startups. The financial barriers are making it difficult for early-stage companies to survive in Europe's crypto market.
The full text of H.R. 8957, officially published by Bitcoin Magazine, reveals a proposed 20-year lock-up on federally held bitcoin and proof-of-reserve mandates for entities participating in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The Crypto Council for Innovation has launched a coalition to advocate for clearer regulations on crypto vaults, which allow users to deposit digital assets and earn yield. This move aims to address the growing popularity and regulatory uncertainty surrounding these financial products.
HTX will delist the USD1 stablecoin after World Liberty Financial froze HTX-linked addresses over UK sanctions compliance. HTX had previously stated that the stablecoin issuer took the action.
A New York judge has temporarily halted a lawsuit seeking ownership of nearly 40,000 bitcoin wallets. The case hinges on whether New York's lost-and-found statute applies to assets controlled by private keys. The judge will hear arguments on a proposed amicus brief in July.
Securitize has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, bringing it closer to a NYSE listing as SECZ. The company's SPAC merger is expected to close after a shareholder vote later this month.
Rep. Brad Sherman argues government payments in stablecoins would create a tax evasion economy and threaten the U.S. dollar. He says this would create an alternative financial system outside traditional banking.
BitMine, an Ethereum-focused treasury led by Tom Lee, has priced an upsized offering of preferred shares with a 9.5% dividend to raise funds for buying Ethereum. The move mirrors a strategy used by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) in the Bitcoin space.
The House Ways and Means Committee is reviewing seven draft bills that could ease tax burdens on small crypto gains, mining, and staking. This could make crypto transactions more accessible for everyday users.
Securitize, a tokenization firm backed by BlackRock, has received SEC approval for its merger registration, moving closer to listing on the NYSE. This could bring more institutional investment into the tokenization market.
The crypto tax bills—the first of their kind to be deliberated by congressional leadership—will be discussed at a House hearing on Tuesday. The proposals cover a range of issues, including tax treatment of staking rewards and capital gains reporting.
Russia has sanctioned a 17-year-old British teenager for reporting on a ruble-pegged stablecoin allegedly used to evade sanctions. The teen's father, political activist Bill Browder, called this the first time a high school student has been targeted by an authoritarian regime.
South Korean police have reportedly launched the country's first illegal gambling probe into local Polymarket users amid election-betting scrutiny. The investigation marks a significant regulatory action against decentralized prediction markets.
Rep. Bryan Steil plans to add prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi to a congressional stock ban bill. This move could impact how lawmakers participate in crypto-based betting platforms.
Russia has sanctioned a British teenager for alleging that the A7A5 stablecoin was used to fund its war in Ukraine. The A7A5 stablecoin was designed to bypass sanctions imposed on Russia after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The US Treasury Department is moving forward with President Trump's 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile. This could significantly impact Bitcoin's role in global finance and the US economy.
Crypto companies without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, even if their license applications are still under review. This marks the end of the grace period for compliance with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Crypto-aligned political action committees (PACs) spent $3.5 million on ads to support candidates in three US states, helping nearly a dozen win their primaries or advance to the November election. This marks a significant push for crypto-friendly policies at the state level.
The Blockchain Association has sent a letter signed by 160 former security officials to the Senate, urging them to pass the Crypto Clarity Act. They are also hosting a virtual town hall to discuss the legislation.
The SEC has made digital assets a strategic priority through 2030, aiming to establish clearer rules for crypto, support tokenization, and create frameworks for staking and onchain markets. This plan could significantly impact how crypto businesses operate and innovate in the coming years.