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Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches

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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

Coinbase files lawsuits in 3 states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

Coinbase files lawsuits in 3 states over attempts to regulate prediction markets

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has initiated legal proceedings against the states of Connecticut, Michigan, and Illinois. This action, as stated by Chief Legal…

12/19/2025 2 min read

MARKET #EXCHANGE #MARKET #REGULATION

Senate confirms Trump crypto-friendly nominees to take over CFTC, FDIC

Senate confirms Trump crypto-friendly nominees to take over CFTC, FDIC

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mike Selig as the new head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Travis Hill to lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation…

12/19/2025 2 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION #POLICY #U.S. SENATE