Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 436 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
France has ordered internet service providers to block Polymarket, citing its addictive mechanics, lack of self-exclusion tools, and a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stated that the Fed will not rescue failing crypto firms, emphasizing that the industry must manage its own risks. This comes as regulators work on finalizing rules under the GENIUS Act.
France's gambling regulator has ordered ISPs to block Polymarket, citing illegal gambling and market manipulation. The platform operates without authorization, violating local gambling laws.
A major crypto bill is nearing its final test in Congress, but concerns about former President Trump's potential conflicts of interest could delay its passage. Supporters remain optimistic, despite uncertainties around timing and ethics.
The U.S. has added four crypto wallets linked to Iran's central bank to its sanctions list, and Tether has frozen $131 million of the contents. This move targets TRON-based addresses holding over $165 million, preventing those funds from being transferred or redeemed.
A meeting with President Trump and lawmakers on crypto ethics, described as 'hugely positive,' has raised hopes for the passage of sweeping crypto legislation focused on transparency, consumer protection, and regulatory frameworks.
Japan’s revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act introduces crypto insider trading rules, tougher penalties and new oversight requirements for crypto businesses.
South Korea plans to update a 76-year-old law to recognize cryptocurrencies as national assets, signaling a major shift in regulatory stance. The government also announced plans to pilot tokenized government bonds next year and explore tokenizing state-owned real estate.
Japan's lawmakers have reclassified cryptocurrencies as financial assets, moving beyond their previous status as a payment method. The change is designed to create rules suited for investment products and is expected to lead to tax reductions for crypto investors.
Backed by Dragonfly, FirstMark and Coinbase Ventures, Velocity has raised $38 million to expand its software that helps businesses integrate stablecoins into treasury and payment workflows.
Some U.S. Senate Democrats are publicly opposing the Clarity Act, a crypto market structure bill, calling it 'corrupt' and arguing it benefits special interests. The bill needs significant Democratic support to pass.
The U.S. and UK have announced a joint roadmap to harmonize regulations for tokenized assets, aiming to reduce barriers and strengthen financial ties between the two largest global financial markets. This move could make it easier for businesses to operate across borders using digital assets.
An article in the top prosecutors' paper urges new blockchain evidence rules, presumptions of intent, and a state platform to sell seized coins.
A new draft of the Clarity Act, a major crypto regulation bill, could be released this week. However, significant challenges and opposition still stand in the way of its passage.
Five Democratic senators are calling for hearings to investigate President Trump’s crypto policies, citing concerns over potential foreign influence from UAE-linked entities. The move comes as discussions around the CLARITY Act, a major crypto regulation bill, intensify.
After Binance suspended services in the EU, 70% of user withdrawals went to self-custody wallets, while only 30% moved to MiCA-regulated platforms. This highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance in the crypto space.
President Trump confirmed on social media that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a ban on a US Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) until the end of 2030. The bill is set to become law on Saturday, July 12, 2026, without his signature.
A bipartisan housing bill, which includes a temporary ban on a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), is set to become law tonight. The ban will prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar for two years.
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.