Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 436 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
Major crypto organizations have asked the SEC to maintain current fund classifications and speed up reviews for new ETF products. This push comes as the crypto industry seeks clearer regulatory pathways for innovative financial products.
G20 finance leaders have committed to creating clear guidelines for digital asset innovation, recognizing its potential to boost economic growth. This marks a significant shift toward mainstream acceptance of crypto technologies.
The SEC has proposed updating transfer agent rules for the first time in decades, including provisions for blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities. This move aims to modernize the regulatory framework for increasingly automated market infrastructure.
Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, is partnering with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, to enter the US market. The deal is pending regulatory approval from the CFTC, with Payward already outlining the proposed structure.
Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea's Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on Hyperliquid in the last three weeks, as former President Trump pushes to bring the platform onshore to the U.S.
Pakistan launched a full crypto regulatory framework in just six months, using only 8% of its allocated budget. Minister Bilal Bin Saqib shared this news at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, highlighting the country's rapid progress in crypto regulation.
Evernorth, a company holding significant XRP, has received SEC approval for a shareholder vote on listing its shares on Nasdaq. The firm's XRP holdings are currently worth less than its purchase price.
The California Senate has passed a bill to prohibit the listing of memecoins issued by federal public officials to California residents, citing conflicts of interest and 'pay-to-play' arrangements. The bill now awaits the governor's signature to become law.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that states have the power to regulate prediction markets, setting up a potential Supreme Court showdown. This decision affects platforms like Kalshi, which offers event contracts on political and cultural outcomes.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced plans to double its long-end bond buyback operations after 30-year Treasury yields reached 5.31%. Treasury officials indicated the strategy serves as an explicit market signal to manage long-term government borrowing costs.
Financial analysts Raoul Pal and Andreas Steno detail how US Treasury debt management is increasingly relying on hedge fund repo liquidity to absorb government supply and prolong economic expansion.
The successor of a Polish cryptocurrency exchange founder who vanished in 2022 has also gone missing. Both cases involve high-profile figures in the crypto industry. The latest disappearance raises concerns about the safety and regulatory oversight of crypto executives in Europe. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the second executive's vanishing.
Japan is developing a blockchain-based stock settlement system, with details expected early 2027. If approved, the system could be fully operational by the early 2030s. This move aims to modernize Japan's financial infrastructure and reduce settlement times.
A crypto advocacy group backed by Coinbase has endorsed 32 US midterm candidates across 15 states, including key battlegrounds like Texas, Florida, and California. The group aims to influence crypto-friendly policies and regulations in the upcoming elections.
The SEC has submitted a proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House for review, aiming to clarify how investment advisers and funds must safeguard digital assets for clients.
Franklin Templeton, a $1.8 trillion asset manager, has listed its tokenized money market fund on Hong Kong's HashKey exchange. This marks a significant step in bringing traditional finance onto blockchain platforms.
The US Treasury has added digital assets to its sanctions list as part of a broader campaign called "Economic D-Day," targeting five sectors including technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. Anyone operating in Iran's crypto sector now faces potential sanctions.
Hyperliquid's Policy Center is urging the SEC and CFTC to harmonize regulations for perpetual contracts as its own multi-asset perpetuals gain scale and draw scrutiny from traditional exchanges.
Pakistan has given crypto firms until September 5 to register or face shutdowns. Companies serving Pakistani users since March must apply for clearance and incorporate locally to continue operations.
XRP's price has surged 50% this week, its biggest gain since November 2024. The rally is fueled by hopes of 'curve control' after the U.S. Treasury announced a buyback program.
Pakistan is inviting crypto businesses to set up shop as it introduces a new regulatory framework after a decade-long ban. The country's special assistant to the prime minister on blockchain and cryptocurrency, Bilal Bin Saqib, announced the news on X, highlighting the potential for foreign investment.
A subtle change in Treasury buybacks pulled long-term yields down from 19-year highs, sparking a record short squeeze and pushing Bitcoin to nearly $80,000 in days. Analysts clarify this isn't quantitative easing (QE), but it had a similar market impact.
Grayscale has submitted another amended filing to the SEC for its proposed Zcash ETF, bringing it closer to becoming the first of its kind in the US. This move follows a series of regulatory steps that could pave the way for a new crypto investment product.
The EU is reviewing whether to include crypto lending under MiCA, but DeFi lending vaults complicate regulation by obscuring who should be held accountable. This could lead to stricter oversight but also push innovation offshore.