Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 323 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
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.
South Africa's tax authority has released draft guidance on how crypto assets are taxed under current income and capital gains tax rules. The public has until August 31 to provide feedback on the proposal.
U.S.-linked wallets traded $571 million on Polymarket’s political prediction markets over the past year, despite the platform being legally barred from serving them. The bets focused on foreign conflicts not available on U.S. platforms.
The IMF's Tobias Adrian said risks could shift from banks toward market infrastructure providers and smart contracts as tokenization expands. Policy choices will determine whether this strengthens or fragments the financial system.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that many prediction market contracts could already be prohibited for retail investors under EU financial rules. The regulator is cracking down on companies that market binary-style products as event contracts to avoid derivative regulations.
President Trump reported at least $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025, claiming he did nothing illegal. Critics argue he's profiting from the office while shaping crypto regulations.
The European Union is moving to block retail investors from participating in prediction markets, citing concerns over their classification as derivatives. Regulators emphasize that the function of these products, not their labels, determines compliance with financial regulations.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a new crypto framework designed to enhance global liquidity and attract institutional investors. However, the rigorous authorization process is expected to be daunting and could slow down the rollout, posing significant hurdles for crypto firms.
The EU's MiCA crypto regulations are now fully in effect, but lawyers and industry executives expect uneven enforcement. Unauthorized crypto companies must wind down operations, but regulators may apply rules inconsistently.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to prevent U.S. politicians from creating their own cryptocurrencies. The proposed restriction would apply to Congress members, the president, and their spouses.
Binance's Europe head Gillian Lynch says the company met Greece's licensing requirements and remains committed to the EU, despite withdrawing its MiCA application days before the July 1 deadline. Lynch argues that MiCA's success should be measured by the entities it licenses, not those it excludes.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned over 130 Tron wallets tied to an ISIS affiliate, with Tether freezing the funds. This marks one of the largest crypto-related sanctions actions to date.
Ondo Finance has introduced a new tokenized stock model that aligns with SEC guidelines, featuring tokenized shares of a BlackRock ETF and Micron. The framework is underpinned by Broadridge and transfer agent Oasis Pro, keeping tokenized securities within existing U.S. market rules based on the SEC's third-party custodial model.
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has added 134 crypto wallet addresses linked to ISIS-K to its sanctions list, including 131 Tron addresses that received over $1.4 million. Tether has already frozen the funds in these wallets.
Crypto companies have poured $189 million into the 2026 US elections so far, aiming to shape regulations. This spending highlights the industry's growing political influence as lawmakers debate digital asset policies.
As Europe's crypto rulebook takes full effect, industry leaders agree regulation is here to stay, but disagree over whether it protects consumers or favors the biggest firms.
Tradeweb has executed a real-time transaction of a tokenized US Treasury using the Canton Network. Franklin Templeton transferred the token to Virtu Financial, settling it against USDCx, a stablecoin.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is now fully active in Europe, affecting crypto companies and users. Some firms gain clarity, while others face stricter compliance demands.
Poland is the only EU country where crypto firms can't obtain a MiCA license because President Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign the necessary law. This forces tech founders to seek approval from other EU nations to operate legally.
Taiwan has passed a sweeping new law requiring crypto firms to obtain licenses and maintain reserves, with tough penalties for non-compliance. The bill now awaits the President's signature to become law.
The European Union is reviewing its MiCA crypto regulations to address changes in the market, particularly around stablecoins and tokenization. This review comes as the initial July 1 deadline for compliance has passed, signaling potential updates to the landmark legislation.
Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, are facing a $200 million lawsuit in the UK. The case highlights ongoing regulatory challenges for the crypto exchange.
Anchorage Digital and Binance have launched an off-exchange settlement service, allowing institutions to trade on Binance while keeping their assets in segregated custody at Anchorage Digital Bank instead of on the exchange. This reduces counterparty risk and enhances security for large-scale crypto trading.
Theo, an onchain capital markets platform, allocated $20 million to Fidelity International's tokenized liquidity fund. This marks the first crypto-native investment in the fund, underscoring growing institutional interest in tokenized Treasury products.