HKMA Expands Stablecoin Sandbox
The HKMA expanded its regulatory sandbox for stablecoin issuers to clarify market rules following the US GENIUS Act. This move supports a global market projected to…
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Crypto regulation news: SEC and CFTC actions, stablecoin bills, EU MiCA, tax reporting rules, CBDCs and court rulings shaping digital assets.
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CFTC crypto oversight shifts after Behnam departure
The CFTC lost 21% of its staff by 2025, leaving Michael Selig as the sole commissioner overseeing a reduced enforcement division. The agency is expanding prediction…
Dubai VARA licensing fees and Bybit headquarters relocation
Dubai's VARA charges roughly $6,420 for initial entry, a cost CEO Matthew White calls a barrier for smaller firms. Bybit secured a VASP license in Dubai, while the…
SEC Crypto Enforcement Budget Economics Under Peirce’s Safe Harbor Push
The SEC's reliance on the Howey Test for crypto enforcement created market uncertainty and high costs, with 63% of U.S. adults lacking confidence in digital assets.
Base Network Momentum After Regulatory Shift
Coinbase's Base network holds 46% of Ethereum L2 DeFi TVL, surpassing rivals in active wallets. The SEC settlement with Coinbase removes legal uncertainty, enabling…
Wyoming SPDI Charter History and the Custodia Fed Ruling
Wyoming's SPDI charter mandates 100 percent liquid reserves but excludes FDIC insurance. The Tenth Circuit upheld the Fed's denial of Custodia's master account, citing…
Common Mistakes with Hong Kong’s Crypto Exchange Licensing
Operators often confuse SFC applicant status with formal licensing, risking total loss for investors. Compliance requires HKD 5 million capital, two responsible…
MiCA stablecoin reserve rules after Circle’s USDC compliance certification
Circle secured an EU license, making USDC and EURC compliant e-money tokens under MiCA. The regulation mandates that 30% of reserves stay in credit institutions, rising…
Common mistakes with Singapore’s crypto exchange licensing under MAS rules
MAS rejected most of 170 crypto license applications due to inadequate operational depth. Firms often overlook mandatory asset segregation and local governance…
Kraken’s bank charter economics versus Coinbase’s state licensing
Kraken Financial secured a Federal Reserve master account, enabling direct Fedwire settlement and eliminating the need for state-by-state compliance.
Tether versus Circle economics under EU MiCA pressures
Circle's USDC circulation reached $73.3 billion in Q2 2026, while Tether's USDT market cap sits near $187 billion. The EU's MiCA regulation favors Circle's compliant…
RLUSD Growth Versus Circle’s Regulatory Moat
RLUSD reached a $2.11 billion market cap in August, trailing USDC's $73.6 billion circulation. While Ripple projects a $2 trillion valuation by 2028, Circle holds a…
SEC versus CFTC crypto enforcement data and jurisdictional shifts
CFTC crypto enforcement surged to 22% of total actions by 2022, securing nearly $900 million in fines. Meanwhile, the SEC shifted focus under new leadership, dismissing…