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Delays Hit South Korea's Crypto Legislation Amid Stablecoin Issuance Dispute

The implementation of South Korea's Digital Asset Basic Act, a comprehensive framework aimed at regulating crypto transactions and issuance, has been put on hold due to disagreements among regulators regarding the issuance of stablecoins pegged to the Korean won. A key point of contention is the question of which entities should be authorized to issue these stablecoins. The Bank of Korea advocate…

Dec. 30, 2025, 5:36 p.m.

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Democrats' Rising Odds of Securing US House Majority Intensify Waters' Critique of SEC Chair on Crypto Policy

With prediction markets indicating a 75% likelihood of Democrats gaining control of the US House in 2026, Representative Maxine Waters has escalated her criticism of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins' approach to crypto regulation. Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, has called for Atkins to testify before the committee regarding the dismi…

Dec. 29, 2025, 9:19 p.m.

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Crypto in 2025: A Year of Significant Developments

The past year has been marked by substantial advancements in crypto policy, with the US Congress passing and the president signing the first significant crypto legislation in the country's history. Regulatory bodies have also eased their enforcement actions against crypto companies, while announcing new rulemaking efforts to support the industry. As a result, companies have become more confident …

Dec. 27, 2025, 3 p.m.

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Hong Kong Aims to Introduce Virtual Asset Regulations by 2026

The government of Hong Kong is set to finalize proposals for the regulation of virtual asset dealers and custodians, with plans to introduce these rules to the Legislative Council in 2026. This move follows a two-month public consultation that garnered over 190 responses. The proposed regulations aim to establish a licensing framework for virtual asset services, aligning with the Anti-Money Laund…

Dec. 25, 2025, noon

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EU Introduces Mandatory Crypto Tax Reporting from January, with Potential Asset Seizure

As of January 1, the European Union will implement a novel tax transparency law for digital assets, marking a significant shift in the scrutiny of crypto activities across the bloc. The law, known as DAC8, expands the EU's existing framework for tax cooperation to encompass crypto assets and related service providers. This requires crypto-asset service providers, including exchanges and brokers, …

Dec. 24, 2025, 2:42 p.m.

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Sling Money Gains UK Approval for Crypto Services Amid Rising Stablecoin Adoption

Avian Labs, the entity behind the Sling Money crypto payments service, has obtained authorization from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a crypto services provider, further expanding its European presence after securing a Dutch regulatory license in April. This development positions the person-to-person payments app alongside a growing number of crypto payments firms that are gai…

Dec. 24, 2025, 10:56 a.m.

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Russia’s Central Bank Introduces New Cryptocurrency Regulations Set to Take Effect in 2026

The central bank of Russia has proposed a framework to legitimize and regulate cryptocurrency trading for individuals and institutions, marking a continued shift toward a more permissive stance on cryptocurrencies. However, the bank cautions that investing in crypto comes with risks, including potential financial losses. According to the bank, cryptocurrencies are not backed by any government and…

Dec. 23, 2025, 5:21 p.m.

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EU Council Supports ECB's Plan for Digital Euro with Holding Caps

The European Union's Council has endorsed the European Central Bank's proposal to introduce a digital euro, but with certain restrictions. The ECB plans to set limits on the amount of digital euros that can be held in online accounts and digital wallets to prevent it from being used as a store of value and to avoid disrupting financial stability. This move is seen as a way to protect traditional …

Dec. 23, 2025, 3:57 p.m.

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US Banks Poised to Enter Crypto Trading, Increasing Competition for Exchanges

A recent statement from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has signaled a major shift in the US crypto landscape, allowing national banks to facilitate crypto-asset transactions without holding inventory or taking market risk. This development is expected to increase competition for stand-alone crypto exchanges, particularly in the retail segment. Banks such as JPMorgan are alrea…

Dec. 23, 2025, 2 p.m.

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US Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Tax Bill to Support Stablecoins and Staking

Legislators from the US House of Representatives have drafted a bill to simplify tax regulations for investors, traders, and developers in the digital asset space. The proposed legislation, known as the Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation, and Yields Act, was introduced by Representatives Max Miller and Steven Horsford on December 20. The bill seeks to updat…

Dec. 22, 2025, 4:18 p.m.