Regulation

Australia proposes leverage caps for crypto-settled derivatives

ASIC’s proposal would extend leverage limits and protections against negative balances to certain derivatives settled in digital assets.

CFTC aims to differentiate swaps from gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued two proposals, one that would define event contracts as “swaps” under federal law and another that...

US Targeting $1B Crypto Linked to Iran as Part of Isolation Strategy

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Blockchain.com Applied for CFTC Licenses for Prediction Markets, Derivatives: Report

Blockchain.com has reportedly applied to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for approval of prediction market offerings and crypto derivatives. CNBC reported Friday that...

France Proposes Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Tax

France’s National Assembly Finance Committee approved proposals this week to tax swaps into fiat-pegged stablecoins and extend the country’s exit tax to crypto investors.Amendment...

ESMA Explores Tokenized Collateral for EU Clearinghouses

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) wants evidence that clearinghouses can access tokenized collateral and turn it into cash if markets come under...

UK Sanctions Three Crypto Exchanges Tied to Russian Illicit Funds

The UK government has sanctioned three cryptocurrency exchanges and two payment platforms suspected of helping Russian entities circumvent financial sanctions.Three of the service providers...

NFL Joins Prediction Markets Fight in Filing with US Supreme Court

The National Football League (NFL) largely sided with New Jersey officials in their petition for the Supreme Court to consider a case on sports...

EU Lawmakers Push Crypto Onto Anti-Corruption Agenda

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Crypto Must Cement Adoption Before 2028, Canton CEO Says

Digital Asset co-founder and CEO Yuval Rooz said the crypto industry should use the current regulatory environment to accelerate institutional adoption, arguing that widespread...

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HTX Settles FCA Case Over Unlawful UK Crypto Promotions

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Brazil Crypto Rules Leave Questions as Deadline Nears

Cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Brazil face mounting compliance costs...

Bank of England opens consultation on tokenized collateral for clearing

Central counterparties would need to show tokenized collateral meets...

French Senate Adopts Bill for Automatic Sharing of Crypto Tax Data

The French Senate adopted a bill to allow tax...

ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027

Lagarde announced plans to step down as European Central...