Policies & Regulations
Stay informed with the latest updates on cryptocurrency regulations and blockchain policies worldwide. Explore news on crypto compliance, taxation, and legal frameworks shaping the digital asset landscape.
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As Global Regulators Stall, the UAE Quietly Becomes Crypto’s Most Important Testbed
When the Chair of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) tells the Financial Times that the world’s most influential…
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Basel Committee Revisits Crypto Banking Rules Amid Stablecoin Growth
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is reconsidering its cryptocurrency banking rules, as confirmed by Chair Erik Thedéen to…
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Samourai Wallet Founders Sentenced for Laundering Over $237 Million in Criminal Proceeds
U.S. authorities have sentenced Samourai Wallet CEO Keonne Rodriguez and CTO William Lonergan Hill to multi-year prison terms for operating…
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OCC Allows U.S. Banks to Hold Crypto for Blockchain Network Fees in New Regulatory Guidance
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued new guidance confirming that national banks may hold…
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U.S. Senator Urges IRS to Revisit Tax Rules for Crypto Staking Rewards
U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana is pressing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reassess its Biden-era tax guidelines on…
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SEC Removes Crypto Oversight Focus From 2026 Examination Priorities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has quietly removed its previous emphasis on overseeing companies involved in crypto-asset services…
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IRS Could Soon Track Americans’ Crypto Abroad Under Treasury Proposal
The White House has begun reviewing proposed rules from the U.S. Treasury that could align the United States with a…
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Zand AED: A New Regulated AED-Backed Stablecoin Enters the UAE Market
The UAE’s digital asset ecosystem continues to evolve as Zand, the country’s AI-powered digital bank, secures approval from the Central…
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Japan Moves to Classify Crypto as Financial Products, Tighten Insider Trading Rules, and Slash Taxes
Japan is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its cryptocurrency regulatory framework, laying the groundwork to treat digital assets more like…
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Fact-Check: How a Misleading Campaign Turned the UAE’s New Financial Law Into ‘Bitcoin Ban’ Headlines
Claims that the UAE has “banned Bitcoin” and “criminalized self-custody wallets” have spread rapidly across social media over the past…
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