Latest News and Articles about Crypto Regulation
Michael Selig Faces Senate Scrutiny in Bid to Lead CFTC and Shape Crypto Rules
Senators Grill Crypto Regulator Michael Selig in High-Stakes Bid to Lead CFTC Michael Selig, the chief counsel for the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, found himself in the hot seat on Wednesday during a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing to decide if he’s the right fit to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). With the global […]
Read MoreMichael Selig’s CFTC Nomination: A Turning Point for Crypto Regulation?
Trump’s Nominee Michael Selig Under Senate Spotlight as CFTC Gears Up for Crypto Overhaul President Donald Trump’s choice for the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, is stepping into a regulatory storm as the U.S. grapples with the future of cryptocurrency oversight. With a Senate confirmation hearing set for November […]
Read MoreU.S. Senators Push CFTC Oversight in Groundbreaking Crypto Regulation Bill
U.S. Senators Propose CFTC Oversight in Major Crypto Regulation Bill A groundbreaking bipartisan push in the U.S. Senate could finally bring order to the untamed frontier of crypto rules. Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have introduced a draft bill through the Senate Agriculture Committee to grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]
Read MoreXRP Spot ETFs on DTCC: Breakthrough for Crypto or Regulatory Trap?
Spot XRP ETFs Hit the DTCC List: A Turning Point for Crypto or a Regulatory Mirage? Five spot XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) from major players—CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Bitwise—have surfaced on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) list, hinting at a U.S. market debut as soon as late November. This marks […]
Read MoreTrump Pardons Binance Founder CZ: A Crypto Game-Changer or Political Stunt?
Binance Founder CZ Pardoned by Trump: Shocking Turn for Crypto’s Future Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the mastermind behind Binance, received a jaw-dropping full pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump in October 2025, erasing his 2023 conviction for anti-money-laundering (AML) violations. This bombshell has set off a firestorm of debate about political agendas, regulatory tides, and the […]
Read MoreKazakhstan’s $1B Crypto Reserve Fund: Bold Digital Finance Bet for 2024
Kazakhstan’s $1B Crypto Reserve Fund: A Bold Bet on Digital Finance for 2023-2024 Kazakhstan is making a seismic move into the world of digital finance with the announcement of a national cryptocurrency reserve fund valued between $500 million and $1 billion, set to launch by late 2023 or early January 2024. Spearheaded by Central Bank […]
Read MoreZohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor: Polymarket Predicts, Crypto Faces Regulatory Risks
Zohran Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor: Polymarket Triumphs, Crypto Braces for Regulatory Heat New York City has ushered in a new era with Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor, a historic win for the 34-year-old democratic socialist who secured just over 50% of the vote against former Governor Andrew Cuomo. As the city’s first Muslim mayor, Mamdani’s […]
Read MoreFed Rejects Custodia Bank’s 5-Year Fight for Master Account in Major Crypto Setback
Fed Slams the Door on Custodia Bank’s 5-Year Quest for a Master Account The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has dealt a crushing blow to Custodia Bank, a Wyoming-based crypto-focused institution founded by Caitlin Long, by upholding a lower court’s decision to deny it access to a Federal Reserve master account. This […]
Read MoreCZ Threatens Defamation Suit Against Senator Warren Over False Money Laundering Claims
CZ vs. Senator Warren: Binance Founder Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Over False Money Laundering Claims A billionaire crypto mogul, a outspoken U.S. senator, and a controversial presidential pardon—Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is locking horns with Elizabeth Warren in a showdown that could ripple through the cryptocurrency world. Zhao is threatening a defamation lawsuit over Warren’s […]
Read MoreNorway’s Crypto Tax Surge: 30% Rise, $4B Declared in 2024 Sparks Debate
Norway Crypto Tax Surge: 30% Rise, $4B Declared in 2024 Norway has become a surprising frontrunner in cryptocurrency adoption, recording a 30% surge in tax reporting for digital assets in 2024. Over 73,000 individuals declared holdings worth a staggering $3.9 billion (NOK 40.3 billion), marking a historic leap in transparency. But behind the numbers lies […]
Read MoreTrump Nominates Crypto Expert Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman for Bold Regulatory Shift
CFTC Chairman Nomination: Trump Picks Crypto Expert Michael Selig for Top Role President Donald Trump has made a bold move for the cryptocurrency sector by nominating Michael Selig, a lawyer with extensive experience in digital assets, as the new Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Announced on October 24, 2025, this nomination, pending […]
Read MoreTrump Pardons Binance Founder CZ Amid Pay-for-Crime Allegations and Crypto Backlash
Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ: Pay-for-Crime Allegations Fuel Crypto Controversy President Donald Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, the founder of Binance, has unleashed a torrent of outrage, with critics slamming the move as a glaring example of political favoritism intertwined with shady financial dealings. Announced on October 23, 2025, this decision […]
Read MoreTrump Treasury’s Trade Deficit Win: How Tariffs Could Impact Bitcoin and Crypto
Trump Treasury Claims Trade Deficit Victory with Tariffs and Cuts: What It Means for Bitcoin and Crypto The Trump administration’s Treasury Department is crowing about a supposed win in shrinking the U.S. trade deficit, pointing to hefty tariffs and slashed government spending as the magic formula. With billions in projected revenue and a fiscal tightrope […]
Read MoreBybit Breaks Ground with UAE’s First SCA License Amid $1.4B Hack Fallout
Bybit Makes History in UAE with First SCA License for Regulated Crypto Trading Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has scored a groundbreaking victory by securing a full Virtual Asset Platform Operator License from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). Announced on Thursday, this makes Bybit the first crypto exchange to […]
Read MoreBlackRock’s IBIT Hits $244M Revenue: Bitcoin ETFs Surge Amid Centralization Concerns
BlackRock’s IBIT Smashes Records with $244M Revenue: Bitcoin ETFs Redefine Mainstream Crypto BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has roared to the top of the ETF heap, pulling in over $244 million in annual revenue in less than two years since its launch. This explosive growth, fueled by a pro-crypto political tailwind and unprecedented institutional interest, […]
Read MoreESMA Criticizes Malta’s Crypto Regulation: MiCA and EU Blockchain Future at Risk
ESMA Slams Malta’s Crypto Oversight: A Wake-Up Call for MiCA and the EU Malta, once celebrated as the “Blockchain Island” for its pioneering crypto-friendly policies, is now in the hot seat as the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) tears into the Malta Financial Services Authority’s (MFSA) approach to cryptocurrency licensing. With the Markets in […]
Read MoreWhite House Withdraws Quintenz’s CFTC Nomination Amid Crypto Regulation Dispute
White House Withdraws Brian Quintenz’s CFTC Nomination Over Crypto Regulation Clash The White House has officially pulled Brian Quintenz’s nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a regulatory powerhouse overseeing futures, derivatives, and increasingly, the cryptocurrency market. Reported by Politico on September 30, 2025, this move follows intense opposition from crypto industry titans […]
Read MoreGary Gensler’s Lost Texts Spark GOP Rage and Crypto Regulation Firestorm
Gary Gensler’s Text Message Wipe Ignites Republican Fury and Crypto Regulation Debate Nearly a year of text messages from former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s government-issued phone has vanished, erased by a botched IT policy during a time of relentless crypto crackdowns. This data loss scandal, spanning October 18, 2022, to September 6, 2023, has sparked […]
Read MoreTurkey’s Crypto Crackdown: Financial Watchdog Gains Power to Freeze Accounts
Turkey’s Crypto Clampdown: Financial Watchdog Gets Power to Freeze Accounts Turkey is rolling out a hard-hitting bill that could change the game for crypto users, granting its financial watchdog, Masak, unprecedented authority to freeze and control both digital and fiat accounts. With a struggling economy and skyrocketing crypto adoption, the government is drawing a line […]
Read MoreSEC’s Hester Peirce Apologizes for Crypto Crackdowns, Hints at NFT Plans
SEC’s Hester Peirce Apologizes for Past Crackdowns, Teases NFT Venture Hester Peirce, the SEC Commissioner fondly known as “CryptoMom” for her unwavering support of cryptocurrency, delivered a striking mix of remorse and humor in a recent speech at Coin Center. With her official term at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concluded—though she remains in […]
Read MoreBrazil’s New Forex Law Could Reshape Crypto: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
How New Brazilian Forex Rules Could Shake Up Crypto Operations Brazil’s latest move to overhaul its foreign exchange system is a high-stakes play that could either turbocharge its crypto scene or slam the brakes on one of Latin America’s biggest blockchain hubs. Under Law No. 14,286/2021, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) is introducing sweeping […]
Read MoreAustralia Orders Binance Audit Over Money Laundering Concerns: Crypto Giant Under Scrutiny
Australia Slams Binance with Audit Order Over Money Laundering Fears: A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Binance, the heavyweight of crypto exchanges, has just been hit with a serious reality check in Australia. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the nation’s financial watchdog, has ordered Binance Australia to bring in an external auditor due […]
Read MoreRipple SEC Lawsuit Ends with $125M Settlement and XRP Price Surge
Breaking: Ripple SEC Case Nears End with Letter to Judge Torres and $125M Settlement The Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, a defining battle in the cryptocurrency realm since December 2020, is finally inching toward a conclusion with significant courtroom updates. A recent letter to Judge Analisa Torres marks the start of administrative wrap-up, while both Ripple […]
Read MoreTim Scott’s Crypto Bill: Bipartisan Hope or Regulatory Risk for Bitcoin?
Tim Scott’s Crypto Bill: A Bipartisan Breakthrough or a Regulatory Disaster? Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), head of the Senate Banking Committee, is making waves with his push for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025, a bill that could finally bring clarity to the chaotic world of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S. Speaking at the […]
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