Tag: Regulations
South Korea May Give Crypto Firms Startup Perks—Reversing 2018 Ban
Reading time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea wants to let crypto firms register as “venture companies,” granting them tax breaks and subsidies—a major shift from its 2018 rule that lumped them with gambling businesses.
Hong Kong Sets Stablecoin Rules, Advances Tokenization in New Policy
Reading time: < 1 minuteHong Kong has formalized its regulatory approach to stablecoins and asset tokenization in a new policy statement, introducing a licensing regime for issuers effective August 1.
Turkey’s New Crypto Rules to Reshape Exchange Operations
Reading time: < 1 minuteTurkish cryptocurrency platforms face operational overhauls as regulators prepare to enforce strict new transaction rules.
Vietnam’s New Digital Law Paves Way for Crypto and Tech Growth
Reading time: < 1 minuteVietnam has taken a major step toward embracing digital innovation by passing the Digital Technology Industry Law, which includes provisions for cryptocurrency legalization.
Bipartisan Support Pushes Crypto CLARITY Act Toward House Vote
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act has gained momentum in Congress after securing approval from two House committees with strong bipartisan margins.
SEC Begins Crafting Crypto-Specific Exemption Framework
Reading time: < 1 minuteSEC leadership has initiated work on a conditional exemption program for blockchain-based financial products, Chair Paul Atkins announced.
New AUSTRAC Rules Target Crypto ATMs, Exchanges May Follow
Reading time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s financial watchdog has rolled out fresh regulations for crypto ATMs, setting a $5,000 AUD transaction limit and stricter fraud controls.
Singapore Crypto Firms Forced to Choose: Exit Overseas Markets or Get Licensed by June 30
Reading time: < 1 minuteSingapore’s crypto industry faces a major shakeup as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) demands local digital token service providers (DTSPs) cease foreign operations by June 30.
New Crypto Regulation Bill Raises Questions Amid Bipartisan Fanfare
Reading time: < 1 minuteWhile the bill’s backers tout it as a solution to years of regulatory ambiguity, skeptics warn its disclosure and compliance demands could stifle smaller market participants.
With SEC’s Softer Approach Under Trump, Crypto Industry Seeks Staking Clarity
Reading time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency advocates are capitalizing on the SEC’s shifting regulatory tone under President Donald Trump, pushing for long-awaited staking guidelines.
