Government policy, laws and regulation shaping digital assets and the future of money.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC and EURC stablecoins, has struck a major partnership with the Deutsche Börse Group, bringing regulated digital currencies into the core of Europe’s traditional financial infrastructure. Key Details of the Partnership Focus: The collaboration will initially focus on Circle’s euro-linked EURC and dollar-linked USDC. Trading Platform: These stablecoins are slated … Read more
President Donald Trump has nominated Travis Hill, the current acting chair, to officially lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for a five-year term. Hill’s nomination, which has been sent to the Senate Banking Committee, signals a major push by the Trump administration to adopt more crypto-friendly policies within U.S. financial regulation. Hill’s Stance and … Read more
The U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass the necessary appropriations bill, impacting various non-essential operations. Despite this significant political event, the crypto markets have remained steady and largely unscathed. The current budget deadlock is primarily focused on traditional issues, such as Medicaid and ACA subsidies, … Read more
Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 471 (AB471), a measure that would exempt individuals and businesses in the state from needing a money transmitter license from the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) for various digital asset activities. The proposed exemptions specifically cover: Crypto mining Staking Developing blockchain software Exchanging digital assets, provided the transaction does … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instructed issuers to withdraw their 19b-4 filings for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which include products tracking cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL), Ethereum, XRP, Cardano (ADA), Litecoin (LTC), and Polkadot (DOT). This regulatory change, effective as of September 30, shifts the entire focus of the ETF approval process … Read more
Nvidia is preparing to reshape the future of financial technology with a staggering $100 billion push into crypto payroll and compliance-focused AI. As decentralized finance matures and remote-first teams become the norm, the combination of blockchain payments and artificial intelligence is creating a powerful new infrastructure for borderless payroll. Unlocking Global Crypto Payroll One of … Read more
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is deepening its engagement with the digital asset industry by appointing new members to its Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) and its Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee (DAMS). This move signals a push to integrate industry expertise directly into policymaking. Scott Lucas of JPMorgan and Sandy Kaul of Franklin … Read more
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia that, for the first time, explicitly targets cryptocurrency transactions. This move is designed to close financial loopholes and prevent Russia from using digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to bypass existing financial restrictions. The sanctions prohibit … Read more
Chiara Scotti, the deputy governor of the Bank of Italy, has urged the European Union to create clear, unified regulations for cross-border stablecoins. Speaking at a conference in Rome, she warned that a lack of clear rules poses legal, operational, and financial stability risks, especially for stablecoins issued outside the EU but used within the … Read more
Australia is establishing itself as a crypto-friendly nation by implementing a comprehensive and proactive regulatory framework in 2025. The country’s new rules are designed to balance innovation with consumer protection and financial integrity. Key Regulatory Developments Australia’s approach to crypto regulation has been marked by several significant events throughout the year: May 2025: New regulatory … Read more