Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 322 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
North Carolina's new budget law defers oversight of prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket to the CFTC, taxing them at just 6%. This move sets a lower tax rate compared to other states' proposals.
Rep. French Hill urged the Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, arguing the bill would establish a transparent crypto market framework that addresses ethics concerns surrounding President Trump's digital asset ventures.
Top Democrats on key Senate committees demanded inquiries into the more than $1.2 billion that President Trump made on crypto last year, citing concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
A housing bill with a provision banning the Federal Reserve from developing a CBDC until 2031 is set to become law unless President Trump vetoes it. The bill is likely to pass into law at midnight, as Trump has indicated he won't sign it.
Polymarket has applied to offer margin trading to U.S. customers, following a similar approval granted to Kalshi in March. This could expand trading options but also introduces higher risks for users.
Bull Bitcoin has filed a landmark legal challenge to annul France’s DAC8 crypto data surveillance rules, arguing that forced data collection undermines privacy and could push users to unregulated alternatives. This is the first major legal challenge to DAC8 in the EU.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig warned that regulators may end up writing all the rules for crypto if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act, potentially leading to a patchwork of inconsistent regulations across different agencies.
Kraken has won a $22 million arbitration case against Mazars, its former auditor, for abandoning a nearly completed audit. The case stems from Operation Choke Point 2.0, a government initiative targeting financial services for cryptocurrencies.
EU officials are reportedly considering updates to the MiCA framework, known as “MiCA 2.0,” to include non-EU stablecoin issuers. This move follows the US's stablecoin law and aims to address tokenized payments and deposits.
The SEC updated its agenda to indicate that a key crypto rulemaking is slated to be released for public comment in July.
Kazakhstan's president has signed a decree to boost crypto adoption by promoting gas-powered mining and offering tax exemptions. The move includes plans for cross-border stablecoin payments and aims to position the country as a crypto hub.
Bull Bitcoin has petitioned a French court to annul a decree implementing the EU's DAC8 tax transparency rules, arguing the rules could create surveillance and physical risks for up to 135 million European crypto holders.
An attacker followed every rule of a crypto system perfectly, drained $20 million from its treasury, and may still go to prison. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in decentralized governance mechanisms.
Kraken, a major crypto exchange, is applying for a banking license in Lithuania to expand its financial services. This move could allow Kraken to offer traditional banking products alongside its crypto services.
The SEC is laying the groundwork for cryptocurrency rule changes before the end of the year, with a blueprint for exchanges and brokers.
A newly updated agenda from the securities regulator shows so-called Reg Crypto high on its near-term list.
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief urging the dismissal of a New York lawsuit seeking to claim 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, arguing it would set a dangerous precedent for self-custodial wallets.
The European Parliament wants more analysis of decentralized finance, staking, and NFTs now that the MiCA framework's transition period has ended. This could lead to new regulations affecting crypto users across the EU.
Coinbase has secured a UK authorization allowing it to offer both cryptocurrency and traditional investments. This move enables institutional traders to access perpetual futures and retail customers to trade equities.
An attacker spent $4 million to acquire enough BONK tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal, draining $20 million from the project's treasury. The attacker then began selling the stolen tokens, causing the price to drop.
Ripple has obtained a full MiCA license in Luxembourg, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services throughout the European Economic Area. This marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe.
Belgium’s financial regulator has added six crypto firms to its fraudulent CASP list, warning consumers about unregistered providers. This action comes just days after the EU’s MiCA regulation deadline for crypto firms to register.
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, plans to introduce crypto wallets into its digital services. The move follows the upcoming implementation of a new law in September that will regulate digital currencies and rights in Russia.
Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg has been upgraded to fully compliant, meaning it is now MiCA-compliant for payments, financial institutions, corporates, and businesses across all 30 European Economic Area countries.