Regulation

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has recently unveiled its final disclosure framework for banks’ crypto exposures, along with targeted amendments to its cryptoasset standards. These adjustments are designed to “tighten the criteria for certain stablecoins to receive preferential regulatory treatment.” Scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, these standards are the result of
Hong Kong’s financial regulators recently completed a consultation period regarding a licensing program for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) providers. The consultation received a total of 108 submissions from key stakeholders in the industry. The comments came from a wide range of participants, including market players, industry associations, and professional organizations. This demonstrates a high level of
Recently, there has been a significant development in the cryptocurrency industry, with leading companies like Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) planning to send representatives to the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC). This move is part of their strategy to lobby for policies that are favorable to the industry. The
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently concluded its investigation into Hiro and the Stacks blockchain without recommending any enforcement action. This investigation, which lasted for over three years, marked a crucial period in the history of the Bitcoin Layer-2 network. It all began following the SEC-qualified offering by Stacks back in 2019, which prompted
The recent announcement that the SEC has closed its investigation into Hiro Systems and the Stacks blockchain without recommending any enforcement action marks a significant milestone in the history of the Bitcoin Layer-2 network. This investigation, which began over three years ago, was initiated following the first-ever SEC-qualified offering by Stacks in 2019. Despite the
The UK Law Commission’s recent release of a scoping paper addressing the legal characterization of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) has sparked a significant discussion in the legal and blockchain communities. DAOs are blockchain-based communities formed for a common purpose, such as investing in startups or acquiring historical documents. With market observers touting DAOs as the
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into stablecoin issuer Paxos. Paxos announced on July 11 that the SEC had issued an investigations termination notice on July 9, confirming that no enforcement action would be taken against Paxos Trust Company regarding the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin. This decision comes more than
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair, Rostin Behnam, recently expressed openness to the idea of the agency becoming a primary regulator for cryptocurrencies. During a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on digital commodities oversight, Behnam highlighted the need for more regulatory authority in the crypto space. This raises questions about the role of the CFTC
The Chief Compliance Officer of Bitwise, Katherine Dowling, recently mentioned that spot Ethereum ETFs are on the verge of approval. She highlighted that the SEC has been receptive to discussions about various financial products. In a recent interview with Bloomberg on July 9, Dowling stated that the SEC and ETF issuers are resolving fewer issues