Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 323 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
El Salvador has eliminated capital gains tax on Bitcoin and all taxes on foreign income, positioning itself as a tax haven for crypto investors and entrepreneurs. The reforms include no wealth or inheritance taxes, plus incentives for tech businesses.
A Reuters investigation reveals how the Trump family's crypto ventures prioritize personal gain over investor returns, highlighting a pattern of self-dealing and questionable partnerships.
Japan’s Lower House reportedly passed a bill that would bring crypto under the country’s financial instruments framework, potentially opening the door to ETFs and lower tax treatment.
Hungary is set to remove jail terms for crypto trading, reversing strict laws from Viktor Orban's government. This change could bring platforms like Revolut back to the country and boost crypto adoption.
The CFTC proposed new rules for burgeoning prediction markets that delineate what bets would be allowed under federal law.
The European Union is targeting 11 cryptocurrency platforms in its latest sanctions against Russia, aiming to cut off financial networks helping Moscow evade restrictions. This move could disrupt crypto transactions and tighten financial scrutiny on digital assets.
StarkWare and Sui are launching confidential transfer systems that comply with regulations, while Zama is enhancing its compliance efforts. This move comes as a bug in Zcash’s Orchard highlights the risks of unregulated privacy models.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring allowing retail funds to allocate up to 10% of their portfolios to crypto assets. This move could make crypto investments more accessible to everyday investors, aligning with disclosed investment objectives.
A key architect of the EU's MiCA framework argues that regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) should not be a priority. Instead, the focus should be on tokenization, which is transforming traditional finance. The European Commission is currently gathering feedback on the future of MiCA, which governs crypto markets in the EU.
A coalition of over 200 crypto companies and organizations, organized by Stand With Crypto, sent a letter to Senate leaders urging them to schedule the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a full Senate vote. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry in the U.S.
The House Ways and Means committee will review draft crypto tax bills covering staking, mining, network fees, and reporting. This discussion could shape future tax policy for crypto users.
Ledger's CTO warns that the EU's MiCA regulations are imposing steep compliance costs, stifling innovation for small crypto startups. The financial barriers are making it difficult for early-stage companies to survive in Europe's crypto market.
The full text of H.R. 8957, officially published by Bitcoin Magazine, reveals a proposed 20-year lock-up on federally held bitcoin and proof-of-reserve mandates for entities participating in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
The Crypto Council for Innovation has launched a coalition to advocate for clearer regulations on crypto vaults, which allow users to deposit digital assets and earn yield. This move aims to address the growing popularity and regulatory uncertainty surrounding these financial products.
HTX will delist the USD1 stablecoin after World Liberty Financial froze HTX-linked addresses over UK sanctions compliance. HTX had previously stated that the stablecoin issuer took the action.
A New York judge has temporarily halted a lawsuit seeking ownership of nearly 40,000 bitcoin wallets. The case hinges on whether New York's lost-and-found statute applies to assets controlled by private keys. The judge will hear arguments on a proposed amicus brief in July.
Securitize has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, bringing it closer to a NYSE listing as SECZ. The company's SPAC merger is expected to close after a shareholder vote later this month.
Rep. Brad Sherman argues government payments in stablecoins would create a tax evasion economy and threaten the U.S. dollar. He says this would create an alternative financial system outside traditional banking.
BitMine, an Ethereum-focused treasury led by Tom Lee, has priced an upsized offering of preferred shares with a 9.5% dividend to raise funds for buying Ethereum. The move mirrors a strategy used by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) in the Bitcoin space.
The House Ways and Means Committee is reviewing seven draft bills that could ease tax burdens on small crypto gains, mining, and staking. This could make crypto transactions more accessible for everyday users.
Securitize, a tokenization firm backed by BlackRock, has received SEC approval for its merger registration, moving closer to listing on the NYSE. This could bring more institutional investment into the tokenization market.
The crypto tax bills—the first of their kind to be deliberated by congressional leadership—will be discussed at a House hearing on Tuesday. The proposals cover a range of issues, including tax treatment of staking rewards and capital gains reporting.
Russia has sanctioned a 17-year-old British teenager for reporting on a ruble-pegged stablecoin allegedly used to evade sanctions. The teen's father, political activist Bill Browder, called this the first time a high school student has been targeted by an authoritarian regime.
South Korean police have reportedly launched the country's first illegal gambling probe into local Polymarket users amid election-betting scrutiny. The investigation marks a significant regulatory action against decentralized prediction markets.