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Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons
Iran has taken a significant step by allowing the use of cryptocurrency as a payment method for advanced weapons. This development highlights the country's evolving approach to…
1/2/2026 2 min read
OTHER #POLICY #IRAN #SANCTIONS
Turkmenistan legalizes crypto mining and exchanges to boost the economy
Turkmenistan has taken a significant step in the realm of cryptocurrency by legalizing both crypto mining and exchanges. This legislative move is aimed at enhancing the country’s…
1/2/2026 3 min read
MINING #MINING #REGULATION #POLICY
Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches
Korbit, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined for breaches related to anti-money laundering and customer verification protocols. This penalty comes at…
12/31/2025 2 min read
EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #POLICY #KORBIT
South Korea’s long-awaited crypto law stalls over who can issue stablecoins
The progress of South Korea's Digital Asset Basic Act has come to a standstill due to disagreements among regulators regarding the issuance of won-pegged stablecoins. This…
12/30/2025 2 min read
MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #REGULATION
As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto
As the political landscape shifts, Maxine Waters, a prominent Democratic figure, has expressed her concerns regarding the current chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission…
12/30/2025 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
EU’s crypto tax reporting starts in January with threat of asset seizure
The European Union is set to implement a new directive in January that will significantly enhance tax reporting requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges. This directive operates…
12/24/2025 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #EU
Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity
Sling Money, a crypto payments application, has received approval to provide cryptocurrency services in the United Kingdom. This development comes at a time when stablecoin…
12/24/2025 2 min read
OTHER #POLICY #FCA #UNITED KINGDOM
ECB gains backing from Council of EU for caps on digital euro holdings
The European Central Bank (ECB) has received support from the Council of the European Union regarding the implementation of limits on the amount of digital euros individuals can…
12/23/2025 2 min read
MACROECONOMICS #MACROECONOMICS #POLICY #EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
U.S. bipartisan lawmakers draw up tax bill with stablecoin and staking relief
A new proposal from bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to provide significant tax relief for certain cryptocurrency activities. The proposed…
12/22/2025 3 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape
The United Kingdom is making significant strides in establishing a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. This development marks a transition from theoretical…
12/20/2025 2 min read
OTHER #POLICY #UK #UK GOVERNMENT
Crypto's closest ally in Congress, Sen. Lummis, is retiring next year
Senator Cynthia Lummis, a prominent advocate for digital assets in the U.S. Senate, has announced her decision to retire next year. This development raises significant…
12/19/2025 2 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #CYNTHIA LUMMIS
SBF's cohorts at FTX take last SEC hit, Ellison banned from company roles for decade
The legal repercussions for key figures within the FTX organization continue to unfold, as three of Sam Bankman-Fried's top associates have reached consent judgments. Caroline…
12/19/2025 3 min read
REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #CAROLINE ELLISON