Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 436 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
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.
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.