South Korea’s financial regulator said it will tighten the exception rules under crypto exchanges’ withdrawal-delay system after finding that scam-linked accounts granted exemptions accounted for most voice-phishing-related losses. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said Wednesday […]
Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House sign-off before public comment. The proposal creates three safe-harbor exemptions, allowing startups to raise up […]
Prediction markets are pushing into Asia’s largest economies, even as local gambling laws place strict limits on betting activities. Asia represents a combination of scale, active retail participation and limited local alternatives, making it too […]
Key Takeaways: Japan’s Financial Services Agency reframes crypto as core finance, accelerating mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin and digital assets gain clearer rules, unlocking institutional demand and market maturity. Japan’s parliament advancing reforms signals global trend toward […]
A Nevada judge has reportedly extended a ban preventing Kalshi from offering event-based contracts in the state, ruling that the products constitute unlicensed gambling under state law. Judge Jason Woodbury said at a hearing in […]
CFTC-DOJ Lawsuits Target State Control Over Prediction Markets Authority The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the U.S. derivatives regulator, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed lawsuits on April 2 against three states targeting prediction […]
A new bill in Canada, if passed, would ban political parties and other third parties in elections from accepting cryptocurrency donations in a bid to prevent election interference. The Strong and Free Elections Act would […]
Warren Targets Bitmain, Trump Crypto Ties, and Security Risks Heightened scrutiny over crypto-linked supply chains has reached the U.S. Commerce Department. The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs announced March 30, 2026, that […]
A Singapore court ordered OneKey founder Wang Lei and an X user to stop threatening or defamatory claims tied to a dispute over the 2025 Resupply exploit. A Singapore court has ordered two crypto industry […]
SEC and CFTC Outline Crypto Asset Classification Rules A regulatory shift is redefining how crypto assets are treated under U.S. securities law, as federal authorities outline when digital tokens fall within investment contract rules. The […]
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