Government policy, laws and regulation shaping digital assets and the future of money.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced at Fintech Week 2025 the launch of a new regulatory framework for stablecoins, reinforcing the city’s position as a premier international financial center. Key Details of the New Stablecoin Framework Core Objective: The new rules prioritize stablecoin market development while ensuring stringent oversight and a focus on real … Read more
Nordea, Scandinavia’s largest bank with over 10 million customers and $286 billion in assets under management, has officially shifted its long-standing stance on cryptocurrency. The bank, which notably banned employees from holding Bitcoin in 2018, will now allow customers to access an external Bitcoin-linked Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) starting in December. The ETP is developed by … Read more
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has appointed Mack McCain, a seasoned regulatory expert and former Chief of Staff and Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs at Robinhood, as its new General Counsel. This move underscores WLFI’s commitment to aligning with evolving global compliance standards and shaping a more open, regulated financial ecosystem. Key Details of the … Read more
Hong Kong’s financial regulators, particularly the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), are taking a strict stance against companies that seek to operate primarily as Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs)—firms that hold a significant portion of their capital in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). Key Takeaways: Listing Blocked: The HKEX has reportedly objected to at … Read more
Tether’s recent third-quarter report confirms that its Tether Gold (XAU₮) tokens are fully backed by 375,572 fine troy ounces of physical gold stored in Switzerland, valued at approximately $1.44 billion as of September 30. With about 522,089 XAU₮ tokens in circulation, the supply is verified. Following this report, the market value of XAU₮ has exploded to … Read more
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis is urging Congress to pass cryptocurrency legislation by early 2026, warning that the upcoming midterm elections will create a “political season” that could lead to legislative gridlock and prevent the bill from being enacted. Tillis, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, stressed that failure to act by January or February … Read more
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), led by Governor Pan Gongsheng, is committed to maintaining a strict crackdown on domestic crypto activity and speculation. The PBOC plans to collaborate with law enforcement to safeguard economic and financial stability by suppressing these activities within mainland China. The nation is also planning to closely … Read more
US Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) has publicly announced his intention to introduce legislation that would prohibit the President, their family, and members of Congress from trading cryptocurrencies or stocks. Khanna, a prominent member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, raised his concerns on MSNBC, alleging a conflict of interest involving President Donald Trump and the crypto … Read more
President Donald Trump is reportedly set to nominate Michael Selig, a senior advisor from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This move, which follows the withdrawal of the previous nominee, Brian Quintenz, is viewed by market observers as a strong signal that the administration intends to … Read more
The United States has dramatically re-emerged as the world’s most promising environment for digital assets, according to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 report. After years of regulatory pressure and uncertainty that pushed projects offshore, the US is now entering a period defined by clarity, confidence, and significant capital inflows. The American Regulatory Turnaround The shift … Read more