New Crypto Bill Aims for Clarity, Proposing CFTC as Primary Regulator
Reading time: < 1 minuteSeeking to end years of regulatory uncertainty, a new Senate bill proposes making the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the main regulator for the US crypto market, according to Bloomberg.
Regulator Sounds Alarm on Tokenization Spillover and Counterparty Risks
Reading time: < 1 minuteTokenization is creating new dangers for the financial system, the global securities regulator IOSCO warned on Tuesday.
Coinbase Jumps 4% on News of Pre-Listing Token Platform for Retail Traders
Reading time: < 1 minuteDriven by growing institutional and retail demand, Coinbase is launching a platform for early access to digital tokens.
BoE’s Blueprint: Stablecoin Issuers Must Park 40% of Reserves at Central Bank
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England is demanding a direct stake in the stablecoin market, proposing that issuers of systemic digital currencies hold nearly half of their reserves as deposits at the BoE itself.
Japan’s Crypto Crackdown: Regulators Target Unlicensed Custodians After Major Hacks
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing new rules that would, in effect, outlaw the use of unregistered third-party custody providers.
Green Light for Crypto Staking: IRS Unlocks ETPs
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe IRS has given the official go-ahead for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to stake assets. New guidance creates a safe harbor, resolving key tax uncertainties and allowing traditional funds to generate and share staking rewards with everyday investors.
Ledger Plans 2026 Fundraising Push
Reading time: < 1 minuteHardware wallet maker Ledger is gearing up to raise more capital in 2026.
“True”: CFTC Confirms Plan for Regulated, Leveraged Crypto Trading
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe rumor is confirmed. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham simply posted “True” on X in response to a report that the agency is preparing to launch regulated spot crypto trading.
Italian Banks Push for Faster Digital Euro Rollout to Compete with US, Despite Cost Concerns
Reading time: < 1 minuteWhile concerned about high costs, Italy’s banks are urging a swift and competitive rollout of the digital euro to keep the EU from falling behind other global powers.
System Flaw and Three-Year Backlog: How Coinbase’s AML Breakdown Led to a Major Fine
Reading time: < 1 minuteA single configuration error in Coinbase Europe’s transaction monitoring system spiraled into a massive regulatory penalty, as announced by the Central Bank of Ireland.
