Theme Crypto regulation

Chat Control wants to scan your messages "to protect." Result? Berlin hesitates, Brussels is confused, and Web3 grabs the popcorn: when Big Brother inspires decentralization.

Paul Atkins, the current chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Gary Gensler, the agency’s former chief, both appeared before the media this week to discuss the regulatory atmosphere under the current administration, particularly policies proposed by President Donald Trump.

Michigan has accelerated its push to establish a state-owned crypto reserve, with a key bill advancing to its second reading after months of legislative standstill. If passed, the measure will allow the peninsular state to hold 10% of its investment in digital assets.

Trump, future Patron Saint of crypto? After Ulbricht and BitMEX, CZ hopes for his blessing. Between edited X profile and angry senators, Washington becomes a blockchain theater stage.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he has never been more confident that the Clarity Act will pass, bringing clear rules and growth to the US crypto market.

The SEC has introduced new rules to speed up approvals for spot cryptocurrency ETFs, allowing faster market access while maintaining oversight.

Ethereum network stakers are facing record-long exit times, with about 2.5 million ETH ($11.25 billion) pending withdrawal from the validator set, according to dashboard reports. Given this backlog of unsettled transactions, the waiting time for withdrawal has stretched to more than 46 days—the longest in the network's history. For comparison, the last big peak in wait time, which occurred in August, only had an 18-day wait.

House Republicans want to make a big move: combine the ban on a digital dollar with a crypto law already supported by some Democrats. A risky strategy that reveals both the urgency to define a regulatory framework and the ideological divides in the U.S. Congress.

Washington dreams of a digital safe: one million bitcoins in the national reserve. But between orange ties, Republican promises, and empty coffers, the crypto political saga unfolds with suspense.

Gemini is moving toward a settlement with the SEC over its years-long Earn case, marking progress in a key dispute while also celebrating its $425M Nasdaq debut.

France threatens to block the MiCA passport for certain crypto companies deemed too lenient. Towards stricter regulation in Europe?

Trump pushes banks to love crypto. Yesterday demonized, today courted, the Web3 industry settles in the vaults of fiat. But who is really orchestrating this spectacular turnaround?

The SEC changes its tone and no longer considers crypto assets as securities. Discover all the details in this article!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decisions regarding two highly anticipated crypto ETFs. The Bitwise Dogecoin and Grayscale Hedera ETFs will have to wait until November 12 to learn their fate.

Russia requires banks to monitor ATM withdrawals for fraud and notify customers, a move that may affect cash-heavy crypto operations.

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is advancing its European expansion. Bybit EU Group took this next step with the formal application submission for a license under the Austrian implementation act of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) through one of its Austrian entities, Bybit X GmbH.

American crypto-focused prediction platform Polymarket has been granted operational greenlight after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action notice to two entities linked to the company. This action follows the application for regulatory relief in July.

Regulated exchange platforms can conduct spot cryptocurrency trading activities, according to a joint statement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on September 2, 2025. This policy clarification marks a key regulatory step that could help drive crypto trading and promote investor protection.

Gemini has officially filed for its IPO, a step that could bring the decade-old platform to Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GEMI.

SWIFT CIO Tom Zschach says resilience isn’t about surviving lawsuits. Banks prioritize trust, compliance, and governance over legal wins.

Tokenized stocks captivate the crypto world, but ESMA warns of risks of confusion for investors. Details here!

Crypto ETF issuers are just waiting for the SEC to release its stamp. They move forward, file, correct, refine. Like a conductor confident in his score, Grayscale continues to play its own regulatory symphony. And this time, it is Cardano taking the stage, ready to secure its ticket to Wall Street. The countdown is on, the lines are moving, and investors are already sharpening their order books.

Crypto-expats, come home! The CFTC unveils its magic FBOT passport to revive the American dream. Punitive regulation? A bad memory, sworn and promised...

Institutional-grade technology will enhance the integrity of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange. The surveillance platform combines advanced pattern analytics with comprehensive market data to meet MiCAR obligations.

A year after his arrest, Pavel Durov defends Telegram and criticizes French authorities, saying the case has harmed France’s image.

While Brasilia wants to play the crypto-power card, the Central Bank cries danger: bitcoin in the vaults or slaps at the polls?

The European Union is considering anchoring its future digital euro on public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, according to Financial Times revelations. This choice would mark a major break from centralized approaches, like China, and could redefine the balance of monetary sovereignty in Europe.

A high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official has sparked fresh crypto regulatory chatter after stating that the department will not prosecute blockchain software developers who do not hold criminal intentions. As expected, this statement has triggered mixed reactions from different corners of the cryptosphere.