$2.5M in Crypto Assets Seized in Thai Scam Raid
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Thailand on Feb. 5, after a joint Thai-Chinese operation seized $2.5 million in USDT...
Regulation
Florida Bill Proposes Investing Up to 10% of State Funds in Bitcoin
Florida is moving to integrate bitcoin into its financial strategy, with a new bill proposing the state invest public funds...
Report: Japan’s FSA Compels Apple to Act on Unregistered Exchanges as Google Delays
Nikkei, Japan’s daily business newspaper, reports that it was learned on Feb. 7 that the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA)...
Ripple: Congress Crypto Clarity Push Is ‘100% a Big Deal’—A Shift Like Never Before
Top U.S. lawmakers have pledged to pass crypto legislation, marking an unprecedented shift toward regulatory clarity. Ripple calls it “100%...
Crypto Platform Deribit Bars Russian Nationals Due to EU Sanctions
Deribit said that starting Feb. 17, Russian accounts will switch to “reduce-only” mode, and all positions will be forcibly closed...
Russia Enforces Crypto Mining Oversight—Miners Must Report Earnings
Russia now requires crypto miners to report earnings by the 20th of the following month, tightening oversight and restricting mining...
Lawmakers Launch Powerful Crypto Working Group to Shape US Policy
U.S. Senate and House lawmakers are uniting to cement America’s dominance in digital assets, crafting a regulatory framework to drive...
Senator Hagerty Introduces GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins
Republican Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation in U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Tuesday, a bill...
Alchemy Pay Secures Australian Registration
Singapore-based fiat-to-crypto payment solutions provider Alchemy Pay announced Jan. 27 that it had successfully registered as a Digital Currency Exchange...
US Lawmaker Moves to Block SEC Overreach in Coinbase Case
The SEC’s “un-American” crackdown on crypto is driving innovation overseas, a U.S. senator warned, backing Coinbase in a pivotal legal...
Jordan to Create Comprehensive Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
Jordan has approved an initiative to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets within a year. Jordan Securities Commission...
Crypto Industry Divided on Europe’s MiCA Regulations As Tether Delistings Continue
The EU’s MiCA regulations, which took effect for stablecoins, have led some exchanges to delist Tether’s USDT. However, some experts...
Gary Gensler to Teach ‘Financial Technology’ at MIT
The former regulator had previously won the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Former SEC Chairman...
Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas
Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions...
CFTC to Hold Roundtables on Digital Assets and Prediction Markets
The CFTC has launched public roundtables to discuss market structure innovation, focusing on prediction markets and digital assets. Balancing Innovation...
Brazilian Authorities Suspend Sam Altman’s World Rewards
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), Brazil’s data watchdog, has barred World, Sam Altman’s digital ID project, from offering rewards...
US Lawmakers Back Trump’s Bold Crypto Orders for US Leadership
Key lawmakers back President Trump’s bold move on digital assets, signaling a seismic shift in U.S. financial policy and innovation...
Ripple Execs Hint at Game-Changing Crypto Policies After DC Events
Ripple executives express bullish optimism on cryptocurrency’s growing influence in U.S. policy, hailing Washington’s excitement for blockchain’s transformative potential and...
SEC Repeals SAB 121, Opening the Floodgates for Banks to Enter the Crypto Market
The SEC has repealed SAB 121, ending a saga involving a congressional bill and a presidential veto. This opens new...
Fake Trading Volumes: UAE Market Maker Caught in Undercover FBI Sting Operation
The DOJ has announced that CLS Global FZC LLC will plead guilty to market manipulation and wire fraud. If the...
SEC Forms Task Force to Establish Clearer Crypto Regulations
The SEC launches a groundbreaking crypto task force, aiming to replace reactive enforcement with clear, innovation-friendly regulations. Led by “Crypto...
Gary Gensler Bids Farewell to SEC—New Crypto Regulation Era Begins
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has officially stepped down, ending a tenure defined by strict cryptocurrency enforcement and calls for clearer...
