Government policy, laws and regulation shaping digital assets and the future of money.
Hong Kong’s top financial regulators, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), have issued a joint warning for investors to be cautious amid a surge in speculation around stablecoin licenses and the expansion of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the city. The regulators noted “abrupt market movements” tied to … Read more
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is pushing for new regulations to advance the country’s use of cryptocurrencies, including for payments. Following a meeting with the head of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB), it was announced that the central bank has already drafted legislative amendments to achieve “breakthrough results” in this area. The … Read more
According to unconfirmed reports, the cryptocurrency firm Paxos is seeking a U.S. trust bank license. This move could significantly broaden its operations and influence in the stablecoin market, though the company has not yet made an official announcement or filing. This isn’t Paxos’s first attempt at a national charter; the firm received conditional approval from … Read more
In a recent MSNBC interview, Senator Elizabeth Warren stated her belief that cryptocurrency needs to be regulated, but that the industry itself should not be writing those rules. She specifically called for new regulations to limit elected officials’ ability to trade cryptocurrencies. Warren also voiced concerns about the potential for crypto to destabilize the economy, … Read more
A new stablecoin, USDe, has made history by reaching a $10 billion market cap faster than any of its competitors, an achievement driven by a recent shift in U.S. financial regulation. The GENIUS Act: An Unintended Consequence In July 2025, the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act, a law designed to create a safer stablecoin market. … Read more
The Nasdaq closed at a new record high of 21,450.02 on Friday, capping off a week of strong gains across all three major U.S. indexes. The S&P 500 also rose to 6,389.45, nearing its own record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to 44,175.61. The week’s rally was largely fueled by the technology sector, … Read more
Ukraine is set to introduce a new legal framework for cryptocurrencies by late August 2025. According to Danylo Hetmantsev, the head of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy Committee, a preliminary reading of a crypto regulation bill is scheduled for that time. The primary goal of this legislation is to align Ukraine’s digital … Read more
The long-running legal dispute between Ripple and the SEC has concluded after both parties filed a joint motion to dismiss their appeals on August 7. This action officially ends the high-profile lawsuit, which had been a focal point for the cryptocurrency industry. The central issue of the case, whether Ripple’s sales of XRP constituted the … Read more
According to Nate Geraci, President of NovaDius Wealth Management, BlackRock is expected to file for a spot XRP ETF once the legal dispute between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is fully resolved. This move would mark a strategic effort by the firm to expand its cryptocurrency ETF offerings beyond just Bitcoin … Read more
Animoca Brands, in collaboration with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT), is officially seeking a stablecoin license in Hong Kong. Their joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial Limited, formally expressed interest in applying for a stablecoin issuer license with the local regulator on August 1. This move is the first step in the licensing process under … Read more