Theme Crypto regulation

As the US government slides into partial paralysis, crypto prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi find themselves at the heart of a troubling controversy. Their contracts, meant to allow traders to bet on this event, reveal major flaws in their formulations.

In Brussels, the eurocrats are pounding the table: twelve countries are dragging their feet while cryptos dance, MiCA in hand and taxation struggling.

The appointment of a new chairman at the head of the Federal Reserve is never trivial. This Friday, Donald Trump announced his intention to entrust the reins of the Fed to Kevin Warsh, a former governor critical of current monetary policy. Such a strategic choice, interpreted as a possible ideological shift, is already shaking up financial and crypto markets. As Jerome Powell’s term comes to an end, the Warsh hypothesis reshapes monetary expectations and power balances.

U.S. regulators have taken a clearer position on how securities laws apply to blockchain-based financial products. New guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) addresses growing interest in tokenized securities and how they fit within existing legal frameworks. Market participants have pushed for clarity as tokenization expands beyond experimental use into real-world applications. The latest statement aims to reduce uncertainty without altering core regulatory expectations.

The White House will meet banks and crypto companies on Monday to address stalled digital asset legislation and bridge industry divisions.

A new industry report says most major UK banks are making it harder for people to move money to crypto exchanges. According to the findings, banks are widely blocking or limiting payments, even when customers use regulated platforms. Industry leaders warn that these practices are slowing growth and pushing innovation out of the country.

While crypto ETFs dance with billions, VanEck bets on Avalanche: a well-calculated gamble, between yield, blockchain, and institutional insight.

In a context of persistent tensions between the crypto ecosystem and U.S. regulation, the SEC has just taken an unexpected step. The agency has definitively dropped its civil action against Gemini Trust, marking the end of the Gemini Earn case. This decision, legally qualified as "dismissal with prejudice," raises questions about the regulator's strategic shift regarding crypto yield products, and what this might imply for future relations between platforms and authorities.

Binance, the crypto giant, trades its wild escapades for the toga of Athens: Greek regulation, European ambition... and a well-timed snub to its old demons.

Bankers were pretending to ignore crypto; now they dive in completely, renaming stablecoins as "infrastructures." PwC rejoices: the future is already tokenized.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is strengthening its leadership as it prepares for a potentially expanded role in overseeing digital asset markets. Chair Michael Selig has appointed two senior advisers, signaling the agency’s focus on crypto regulation as lawmakers consider legislation that could grant the CFTC broader authority over the sector.

Scaramucci warns that banning yield on stablecoins could make the US dollar less competitive globally as other countries offer interest on digital currencies.

Panic in the crypto pot: MiCA is simmering fiercely, and even Binance is starting to sweat. Ten months before the verdict, Paris is finally lifting the regulatory lid.

Under regulatory pressure, the American crypto sector closely watched the CLARITY Act, intended to establish a clear legal framework for these assets. However, the bill was abruptly paused in Congress after Coinbase dramatically withdrew its support. Presented as a structural reform, the latest version of the project triggered sharp criticism, accused of threatening innovation. A political setback that reignites tensions between legislators and actors of an ecosystem still seeking recognition.

In Washington, crypto puts the Senate in a tailspin: Coinbase says no, the law collapses, and banks fear that open code will become uncontrollable.

U.S. lawmakers have put a major crypto market structure bill on hold after strong pushback from Coinbase. Fresh criticism from the exchange’s chief executive raised doubts about whether the proposal could move forward without changes. As a result, Senate Banking Committee members delayed a planned markup while reassessing industry and regulatory concerns tied to the draft.

Yield stablecoins are shaking up the crypto universe and worrying JPMorgan. The GENIUS Act could become the key to strict regulation. Between innovation and the threat of a parallel bank, the future of stablecoins is being decided now. Dive into the analysis of the issues and discover why this debate is crucial.

In Washington, senators want to "clarify" crypto, but Coinbase slams the door. Clarity or control? The CLARITY Act turns regulation into a political battleground.

U.S. Senate lawmakers are advancing efforts to establish a clear regulatory framework for crypto markets, marking a pivotal moment for digital asset oversight in the United States. Two Senate committees are preparing to debate competing versions of a long-anticipated market structure bill, setting the stage for negotiations that could determine how the industry is governed for years to come.

Polygon is already well known for its scalability solutions on Ethereum. The crypto platform now aims to become a regulated payment platform in the United States. This strategic shift is confirmed by major acquisitions that allow it to offer services compliant with US financial regulations.

Ukraine has just blocked access to Polymarket, a crypto predictive markets platform. The authorities consider that the service resembles unlicensed online gambling. This decision does not only target a site. It mainly reminds that as soon as there is a stake and a possible gain on an uncertain event, the line with gambling becomes very thin. And crypto does not offer automatic immunity.

CFTC has formed an Innovation Advisory Committee to guide regulations for finance and crypto, bringing together industry and tech leaders.

UK MPs are calling for a ban on cryptocurrency donations, citing risks to election transparency, foreign influence, and weak oversight.

A new advertising campaign tied to crypto policy has stirred debate in Washington as lawmakers prepare to review a major market structure bill. Ads airing on Fox News urge viewers to pressure senators to support legislation that excludes decentralized finance provisions. The timing of the campaign coincides with key Senate activity on crypto regulation.

X, Elon Musk’s social network, is accused by Ki Young Ju (CryptoQuant) of censoring legitimate crypto content while failing to control bots. A revelation that raises questions about the future of decentralized exchanges and the credibility of social platforms. Why is crypto the target?

Morgan Stanley has never been the type to chase trends. So when the bank announces a digital asset wallet, designed for crypto but also for tokenized real-world assets (RWA), the signal is clear. Wall Street no longer just wants to “tolerate” the sector, it wants to hold the keys. According to Barron’s, this digital wallet is expected to launch in 2026 and aim, from the start, at a hybrid mix: crypto on one side, real-world assets (stocks, bonds, real estate) on the other.

Crypto in orbit? Not so fast! Three grains of sand could well jam the rocket... What if Wall Street or the US Congress hit pause?

On January 7, 2026, XRP ETFs broke their 36-day streak of net inflows with $40.8 million in outflows. A strong signal for the crypto market, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face similar flows. Why this reversal? Analysis of causes, players, and consequences for investors.