Regulators and Policy Bodies

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Regulators and Policy Bodies brings together national authorities, central banks, financial-intelligence units, self-regulatory organizations, ministries, and international standard setters whose decisions affect digital-asset markets. Coverage includes rulemaking, licensing, supervision, enforcement, taxation, sanctions, prudential standards, consumer protection, payment policy, consultations, litigation, and cross-border coordination. The category is organized around formal institutional mandates, not political commentary alone. Individual officials, statutes, court judgments, and regulated companies retain separate entries unless the body's own action is the principal subject.

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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