France Advances Law Mandating Self Custody Funds’ Disclosure – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly passed a bill forcing users to report self-hosted wallets holding over €5,000. The DGFIP...
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CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: CFTC filed for injunction to stop Arizona from using state laws against federally regulated firms. Arizona actions heighten...
8 African Nations Advance Crypto Regulation as Adoption Accelerates Across Emerging Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights 8 African nations advancing crypto regulation, led by South Africa licensing rules. Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius...
SEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House...
Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: The State Duma introduced 3 crypto bills capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 in yearly buys. Tax reporting on...
Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Japan’s Financial Services Agency reframes crypto as core finance, accelerating mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin and digital assets gain clearer...
Nevada Judge Extends Kalshi Ban, Rules Event Contracts Unlicensed Gambling
A Nevada judge has reportedly extended a ban preventing Kalshi from offering event-based contracts in the state, ruling that the...
Hong Kong Misses March Deadline for Stablecoin Licences
Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences failed to materialize by the expected end of March target, with the HKMA saying only...
Only 49% of Crypto Users Understand when Taxes Apply, Survey Finds
A majority of crypto users remain unclear on basic tax rules, with fewer than half correctly identifying when transactions become...
Future US Crypto Crackdowns Could Happen Without Clear Rules
Failing to pass the crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act could leave the door open for a...
Lummis Says CLARITY Act Offers Strong DeFi Protections
US Senator Cynthia Lummis has dismissed claims that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails to protect decentralized finance innovators...
SBF Pardon Chances Continue Drop on Betting Markets
The chances of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried getting a pardon didn’t seem great this year, and a recent downtick...
Coinbase-Backed Crypto Advocacy Organization Unveils 2026 Election Plan
Stand With Crypto (SWC), the advocacy organization launched by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, said that its strategy for turning out crypto-minded...
SEC Identifies 18 Crypto Tokens as Digital Commodities in Move That Could Reshape Markets
Eighteen crypto assets spotlight a broader regulatory shift as U.S. agencies clarify digital commodities as an open category, reshaping how...
US Senator Introduces Crypto Bill Blocking Federal Bailouts for Digital Assets
U.S. lawmakers move to block taxpayer rescues for crypto firms, tightening federal safeguards and signaling tougher boundaries between digital asset...
CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin
CFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing...
Trump Administration Unveils Federal AI Framework, Aims to Terminate State Regulation ‘Patchwork’
The framework describes six key areas to address, including establishing safeguards for children, shielding communities from datacenter-driven higher power costs,...
SEC Chairman Doubles Down on Crypto Policy Shift Driving Capital Back Onshore
U.S. crypto markets are positioning for renewed capital inflows as SEC Chairman Paul Atkins moves to replace enforcement pressure with...
UK Lawmakers Push for Crypto Donation Ban as Election Security Fears Mount
Senior U.K. lawmakers are calling for an immediate halt to cryptocurrency political donations, citing national security risks tied to foreign...
SEC Proposal Limiting OTC Rules to Equities Raises New Questions for Crypto Assets
SEC moves to narrow a decades-old OTC market rule to equity securities, signaling possible limits on regulatory reach while opening...
South Korea Hits Bithumb With $24.5M Fine Over AML Violations
South Korea has fined crypto exchange Bithumb 36.8 billion won (about $24.5 million) and imposed a six-month partial business suspension...
CFTC Issues Guidance That Could Ignite Massive Prediction Markets Expansion
U.S. regulators move to rein in fast-growing prediction markets as event-based derivatives gain traction, with the CFTC warning exchanges to...
