#regulation

This topic hub collects our latest reporting and commentary on regulation. Use it to follow new developments, revisit older angles, and jump between related market stories from one archive.

• Crypto Rulemaking: Federal Agencies Take Charge

  13 Aug, 2026

  Federal agencies step up crypto regulation as Congress takes a break, impacting the market with new rules and guidelines

• CLARITY Act Delayed: Impact on Crypto and Gambling

  11 Aug, 2026

  The CLARITY Act has been delayed until September, sparking concerns over crypto regulation and its impact on the gambling industry. The delay may affect the pro

• India's Crypto Tax Reporting: New Guidelines for Crypto Tax India

  11 Aug, 2026

  India adds crypto assets and CBDCs to tax reporting guidelines, impacting Crypto Tax India and increasing transparency in the market

• AI-Enabled Fraud Outpaces Response in UK Finance

  7 Aug, 2026

  AI-enabled fraud is outpacing response in UK finance, with 76% of respondents saying it exceeds their ability to counter it, highlighting the need for improved

• CLARITY Act in Jeopardy: White House Silence on Crypto Ethics

  5 Aug, 2026

  White House silence on crypto ethics threatens CLARITY Act's passage, impacting crypto regulation and market growth

• South Korea Crypto Regulation Update: Tax Fights and Regulatory Battles

  5 Aug, 2026

  South Korea advances crypto regulation with Digital Asset Basic Act, while tax fight continues amid regulatory uncertainty and 22% digital currency tax

• Digital ID Africa: Nigeria and Namibia Lead the Charge

  4 Aug, 2026

  Digital ID Africa is on the rise, with Nigeria and Namibia at the forefront, impacting crypto and gambling markets with improved security and verification proce

• Nigeria's Blockchain Policy Loses Momentum

  3 Aug, 2026

  Nigeria's blockchain policy stalls as crypto regulation gains clarity, posing risks to economic growth and innovation in the sector

• Digital Identity in Philippines and Vietnam: Regulation and Market Impact

  31 Jul, 2026

  Philippines and Vietnam take different approaches to digital identity, with Philippines cracking down on fake IDs and Vietnam proposing a digital identity frame

• US Crypto Legislation: Trump Ethics and Banker Battle

  29 Jul, 2026

  US Senate delays crypto legislation due to Trump ethics concerns and banker battle, impacting investors and the crypto market

• EU Sanctions A7A5 Stablecoin and HTX Exchange: Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies

  28 Jul, 2026

  EU imposes economic sanctions on A7A5 stablecoin and HTX exchange for sanctions evasion, increasing regulatory scrutiny and potential disruptions

• Vietnam Crypto Rules: New Regulations and Their Impact

  28 Jul, 2026

  Vietnam's digital economy strategy includes tightened Vietnam crypto rules, affecting traders and service providers with new regulations and penalties

• EU AI Transparency Guide: What It Means for Crypto and iGaming

  27 Jul, 2026

  EU issues AI transparency guide to reduce deception and manipulation in crypto and iGaming, with implications for AI providers and deployers

• Russia's New Crypto Law: Impact on Digital Asset Market

  24 Jul, 2026

  Russia passes comprehensive crypto market law, regulating digital asset exchanges, brokers, and retail participation, with implications for the global cryptocur

• Crypto Regulation Expands in South Korea and Japan

  22 Jul, 2026

  South Korea and Japan introduce new crypto regulations to improve market integrity and protect users

• Papua New Guinea Digital Reform: AI and Identity Implications

  18 Jul, 2026

  Papua New Guinea tackles AI and digital identity under new reforms to safeguard citizens and promote tech integration

• US-UK Taskforce Unveils Roadmap for Digital Asset Growth

  17 Jul, 2026

  US and UK governments release joint statement on digital asset growth and regulation, aiming to support tokenized assets and stablecoins

• Trump's Push for CLARITY Act

  14 Jul, 2026

  President Trump presses Senate for CLARITY Act passage, sparking ethics concerns and crypto market uncertainty, with implications for regulation and innovation

• Kenya Regulator Seeks Blockchain Surveillance System

  13 Jul, 2026

  Kenya regulator seeks blockchain surveillance system to monitor digital currency transactions and prevent illicit activities

• CLARITY Act Update: Regulatory Uncertainty for Crypto

  10 Jul, 2026

  The new CLARITY Act draft adds 70 pages to the original bill, while Circle faces criminal charges, highlighting regulatory uncertainty and risks in the crypto i

• Taiwan Digital Asset Laws: A New Era for Crypto Regulation

  3 Jul, 2026

  Taiwan digital asset laws provide a regulatory framework for the crypto market, protecting traders' rights and setting licensing rules for virtual asset service

• UK Crypto Regulation: Final Rules Released with 2027 Deadline

  2 Jul, 2026

  The UK sets final crypto rules with a 2027 deadline, aiming to make the country a global hub for digital asset technology with UK Crypto Regulation

• South Korea's Travel Rule Enforcement: Impact on Crypto

  29 Jun, 2026

  South Korea seeks stricter Travel Rule enforcement, affecting crypto transfers and virtual asset service providers with new regulations

• Crypto Ethics Rules Under Fire: Trump Sons May Benefit from CLARITY Act

  26 Jun, 2026

  The CLARITY Act may exempt Trump's sons from crypto ethics rules, sparking controversy and debate over potential conflicts of interest and market implications

• Nigeria Data Storage Mandate: Regulation and Market Impact

  26 Jun, 2026

  Nigeria's data storage mandate aims to strengthen data sovereignty, drive investments in local data centers, and enhance regulatory oversight in the crypto spac

• EU Digital Euro Bill Advances: A Regulatory Hurdle for Crypto

  25 Jun, 2026

  The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee approves the digital euro bill, potentially disrupting crypto markets.

• UK Eases Stablecoin Deposits, US Demands User ID: Divergent Regulatory Paths Emerge

  25 Jun, 2026

  The UK's Bank of England has softened stablecoin reserve requirements and removed holding caps, while US agencies prepare strict customer identification rules f

• Digital ID: Maldives Advances as Luxembourg Stalls

  25 Jun, 2026

  Maldives advances digital ID bill, while Luxembourg lacks clear strategy, impacting cryptocurrency and online transactions with Digital ID

• US Crypto Legislation: Challenges and Implications

  24 Jun, 2026

  US Crypto Legislation hopes complicated by groups, regulations, and ethics concerns, impacting digital asset market structure and growth

• UNESCO's Fair Pay for News Initiative: A Step Towards Sustainable Digital Economy

  24 Jun, 2026

  UNESCO consults on fair pay for news in the digital age, impacting crypto and iGaming with a focus on sustainability and fair compensation

• Crypto Legislation: GOP Takes Lead in Digital Assets Regulation

  23 Jun, 2026

  GOP takes lead in crypto legislation, aiming to regulate digital assets and provide clarity on crypto taxation

• UK Crypto Transfer Blocks: Banks Face Backlash

  20 Jun, 2026

  UK crypto advocates challenge banks over crypto transfer blocks and restrictions, citing 40% of transactions to crypto exchanges are blocked or delayed

• Canada Social Media Law: New Regulations

  20 Jun, 2026

  Canada introduces social media law to restrict under-16s, impacting online gambling operators with new regulations and increased accountability

• Crypto Regulation Challenges

  20 Jun, 2026

  Crypto regulation issues in Poland and Nepal impact market stability and growth, with implications for investors and operators

• Philippines Crypto Regulation Updates

  19 Jun, 2026

  Philippines crypto regulation bans privacy coins, tightens VASP rules for financial stability and customer welfare, affecting users and VASPs

• Trump Crypto Ventures: A Billion-Dollar Gamble for Voters

  15 Jun, 2026

  Trump Crypto Ventures cost voters billions, sparking calls for crypto regulation and transparency in the market

• UK FCA Allows Authorized Funds to Invest in Crypto ETNs

  15 Jun, 2026

  UK regulator allows authorized funds to hold up to 10% in Crypto ETNs, boosting institutional adoption and regulatory clarity for Crypto ETNs

• US Crypto Market Structure: Regulatory Clarity Delayed

  9 Jun, 2026

  US crypto market faces uncertainty as Senate delays bill, impacting regulation and investment, with clarity on digital assets needed

• UK Stablecoin Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Risk

  5 Jun, 2026

  The UK warns against delaying stablecoin regulation to avoid suppressing innovation and risk, as the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee publ

• US Regulators Clear Path for Blockchain Innovation

  3 Jun, 2026

  US regulators pave way for blockchain innovation in traditional finance

• Moscow Crypto Mining Ban: Economic and Environmental Concerns

  2 Jun, 2026

  Moscow officials consider crypto mining ban due to economic, environmental concerns

• Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Regimes Secure Industry Backing

  29 May, 2026

  Hong Kong's finance bodies publish conclusions on virtual asset regimes, aiming to strengthen risk management and investor protection

• Tokenized Finance: Uncovering the Real Engine

  28 May, 2026

  Stablecoins emerge as key settlement layer in tokenized financial markets, reshaping capital formation and introducing new risks

• Indonesia Blocks Polymarket: Online Gambling Crackdown

  28 May, 2026

  Indonesia blocks Polymarket as part of online gambling crackdown, impacting users, industry, and highlighting regulatory challenges

• SEC Pauses Tokenized Stock Plans, Trump Crypto Ventures Face Uncertainty

  28 May, 2026

  SEC pauses tokenized stock plans, impacting Trump crypto ventures and the broader cryptocurrency market with regulatory uncertainty

• Blockchain.com's IPO Bid: A Bet on Retail FOMO, Not Institutional Trust

  27 May, 2026

  Blockchain.com's confidential IPO filing signals a strategic pivot towards public markets, betting on retail investor enthusiasm over the stringent demands of i

• Fairshake's 'Bipartisan Mandate' or Trump's Coattails? Unpacking Crypto PAC's Primary Wins

  22 May, 2026

  Fairshake PAC claims primary victories as a 'bipartisan mandate' for crypto, but analysis reveals strong correlation with Trump endorsements, raising questions

• Truth Social's Bitcoin ETF Retreat: A Reality Check on Crypto Product Viability

  22 May, 2026

  Trump Media & Technology Group has withdrawn its Bitcoin and Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF applications, citing a 'shift in regulatory strategy' amidst intense fee compe

• Vietnam's Digital ID Push: A New Frontier for Surveillance or Seamless Gambling?

  22 May, 2026

  Vietnam's ambitious Project 06 aims for fully digital public services by 2035, raising questions about data centralization, surveillance capabilities, and poten

• Trump's Fed Order: Crypto Firms' Master Account Access Under Scrutiny, High Stakes for iGaming

  22 May, 2026

  Former President Trump's executive order mandates a federal review of crypto firms' access to master accounts, signaling potential shifts in financial integrati

• Armenia's Biometric ID Push: EU Visa Liberalization or Data Grab for Digital Control?

  22 May, 2026

  Armenia's new biometric ID system, framed as a step toward EU visa liberalization, raises questions about data centralization and its implications for digital c

• Myanmar's Life Sentence Bill: A Draconian Crackdown on Crypto Fraud and Scam Centers

  21 May, 2026

  Myanmar proposes a new Anti-Online Fraud Bill introducing life sentences and the death penalty for crypto fraud and scam center operations, escalating global ef

• Bithumb's $43B 'Blunder' Exposes Crypto's Fragile Foundations, Not Just a Recovery Success Story

  20 May, 2026

  Bithumb's legal fight over 7 BTC after a $43B error reveals deeper systemic vulnerabilities and regulatory overreach, challenging the narrative of swift recover

• Australia's Tokenization Play: New Rails, Old Game, High Stakes

  19 May, 2026

  Australia's RBA confirms tokenized assets are here, moving from pilots to legal frameworks, signaling a new era for institutional liquidity and high-stakes mark

• UK Sanctions Xinbi: Crypto Scam Fallout & Market Impact

  19 May, 2026

  The UK's sanctioning of crypto marketplace Xinbi and Cambodia's #8 Park scam compound signals a direct hit on illicit crypto rails, impacting liquidity and rais

• Kalshi Wins Big: Appeals Court Rules Sports Wagers Are Federally Regulated

  6 Apr, 2026

  Kalshi scores major win in appeals court

• Australia's Regulatory Crackdown: Crypto Exchanges, Custodians Must Adapt

  6 Apr, 2026

  Australia mandates licenses for crypto exchanges, custodians