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SEC Targets Blockchain Recordkeeping With Overhaul of Transfer Agent Rules
The SEC is moving to update transfer agent rules for the digital age, proposing new requirements for blockchain-based securities, electronic records, and risk management that could reshape how tokenized stocks are tracked and regulated in the US
AUSTRAC Removes GetCoins After Crypto Scam Complaints Escalate
Australia's AUSTRAC has revoked GetCoins' registration following customer complaints and alleged scam activity, as part of a broader crackdown that saw 45 crypto and remittance providers lose their operating status in the past year
CLARITY Act Set to Redraw Crypto Market Power in the United States
The CLARITY Act could overhaul how U.S. crypto businesses operate by shifting regulatory boundaries and compliance costs. Trading platforms, DeFi protocols, and token projects face new winners and losers as legal lines are redrawn.
Supreme Court Showdown Looms Over State vs. Federal Crypto Betting Rules
A split between federal appeals courts has put the legality of prediction market sports bets in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, with New Jersey challenging the CFTC's authority over platforms like Kalshi
SEC Proposes Onchain Shareholder Records With Transfer Agent Oversight
The SEC is moving to let regulated transfer agents use public blockchains as official shareholder ledgers, opening the door for tokenized securities while keeping traditional identity checks and regulatory controls in place
ECB Advances Tokenized Finance With Pontes and Appia Initiatives
The European Central Bank is developing infrastructure to let banks settle tokenized assets on distributed ledgers using central bank money, aiming to reduce market fragmentation and maintain regulatory safeguards as digital finance evolves
SEC Crypto Fundraising Proposal Faces Key Feedback Before October Deadline
Crypto startups have until October 20 to influence a U.S. SEC proposal that could set new $5 million and $75 million fundraising exemptions, with early comments highlighting unresolved questions around eligibility, disclosure, and investor protections
Hyperliquid Pushes for Unified US Perpetuals Rules as Market Grows
The Hyperliquid Policy Center is urging the SEC and CFTC to create a single regulatory framework for perpetual contracts, as HIP-3 market volume surpasses $480 billion and legal pressure mounts from major exchanges.
Nigeria's Crypto Platforms Face Local Capital and Registration Hurdles
Nigeria's SEC is weighing new rules that would require offshore crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers to register locally, meet capital minimums, and comply with strict custody and reserve standards-potentially limiting access for Nigerian users
CFTC Prepares Independent Crypto Rules as CLARITY Act Faces Delay
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to draft its own crypto market regulations, signaling it may act without Congress if the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remains stalled in the Senate.
CLARITY Act Faces Steep Odds as Crypto Industry Watches Congress
The CLARITY Act's path to becoming law before the midterms looks increasingly unlikely, with industry leaders and prediction markets signaling low confidence as regulatory agencies consider acting independently.
SEC Unveils Crypto Asset Exemptions With $75M Fundraising Cap
The SEC has introduced a proposal allowing crypto startups to raise up to $75 million annually or $5 million over four years without full securities registration, aiming to balance innovation with investor protections
White House to Host Crypto Leaders as CLARITY Act Faces Setback
President Donald Trump will meet with top crypto executives and regulators at the White House as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act's chances of passing this year drop sharply, raising new questions about the future of U.S. crypto regulation
Crypto Firms Target National Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shifts
Digital asset companies are pursuing national bank charters to streamline U.S. operations, reduce state licensing complexity, and access federal oversight-but the move brings new capital, compliance, and activity restrictions under OCC supervision
How Crypto Firms Can Secure an OCC National Trust Bank Charter
Crypto companies seeking an OCC national trust bank charter face rigorous federal requirements, including detailed business plans, capital standards, and ongoing supervision. The process reshapes regulatory obligations but does not eliminate them for digital asset firms
UK Ranks Third in Bitcoin Adoption but Cannot Hold Seized BTC
The UK's high Bitcoin adoption score is driven by policy and enforcement, but court rules prevent the government from treating over 60,000 seized BTC as national reserves
SEC to Vote on Crypto Fundraising Rules With $75M Exemption at Stake
The SEC will consider a proposal that could let crypto projects raise up to $75 million without full securities registration, but key eligibility and resale details remain unknown ahead of Friday's vote
Russia Moves to Regulate Crypto Trading With New National Law
Russia's new crypto law, effective September 2026, will require exchanges, brokers, and depositories to obtain licenses and comply with strict oversight. Retail investors face annual purchase limits and knowledge tests, while crypto payments remain banned.
CLARITY Act Could Reshape U.S. Crypto Rules With Lasting Federal Law
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to replace fragmented U.S. crypto regulation with a federal framework, clarifying SEC and CFTC roles, asset classification, and investor protections while limiting regulatory uncertainty for developers and platforms
Zimbabwe Tests Blockchain Tokenization in Regulatory Sandbox Push
Zimbabwe's securities regulator is allowing seven fintech projects to test blockchain-based products under supervision, with most focused on tokenizing assets and infrastructure. The move signals a cautious approach to blockchain adoption in regulated finance.
SEC Flags Human-Controlled DeFi Vaults for Potential Scrutiny
Crypto yield vaults with human-managed strategies, like Morpho Vault V2, may face increased SEC attention as regulators examine whether such oversight constitutes financial management under U.S. securities law
Samsung Wallet to Add Stablecoin Support, Raising Key User Questions
Samsung's 2026 roadmap includes native stablecoin support for Wallet, but the company has not confirmed which tokens, networks, or markets will be involved, leaving major questions about custody, eligibility, and user experience unanswered