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US credit union regulator proposes stablecoin licensing path
12.2.2026
The US National Credit Union Administration proposed a federal licensing regime for payment stablecoin issuers operating through credit union subsidiaries
Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says
11.2.2026
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission will publish a "high-level framework" allowing perpetual contracts, SFC CEO Julia Leung said
What to expect at CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026
10.2.2026
Consensus Hong Kong kicks off on Wednesday with speeches from the city's chief executive and the head of its markets regulator
UK regulator takes High Court action against HTX over crypto promotions
10.2.2026
The UK’s financial watchdog sued Panama-based HTX exchange and unidentified persons, alleging illegal crypto promotions on social media despite warnings
South Korean Financial Regulator to Probe Crypto Market Manipulation, Impose Penalties for IT Failures
9.2.2026
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service announced a planned targeted investigation into high‑risk crypto market manipulation tactics — including large “ whale” trades, exchange withdrawal halts used to rig prices, API‑based manipulation, and coordinated social‑media misinformation....
U.S. regulator declares do-over on prediction markets, throwing out Biden era 'frolic'
4.2.2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission tumultuous legal fight with events-contracts firms is done, and its new leader is yanking previous policy efforts
Canada’s investment watchdog rolls out crypto custody rules to avoid another QuadrigaCX
3.2.2026
CIRO’s new digital asset custody framework takes effect immediately, raising standards for crypto trading platforms as regulators push to reduce investor risk
South Korea regulator backs ownership caps for crypto exchanges
28.1.2026
The Financial Services Commission chief says ownership limits are still under negotiation as lawmakers debate the Digital Asset Basic Act ahead of a mid-February deadline
UK dodges ‘US malaise’ as regulator finalizes crypto rules
27.1.2026
The UK is bringing its multi-year rulemaking process for crypto to a close and, in doing so, may surpass the US, which is currently bogged down trying to resolve the CLARITY Act
Australia's corporate regulator flags risks from rapid innovation in digital assets
27.1.2026
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has flagged digital assets and AI risks in its annual report
U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation
23.1.2026
The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation
Portugal joins growing list of countries cracking down on Polymarket
20.1.2026
Betting on political events is illegal in Portugal, and the regulator gave Polymarket 48 hours to cease operations in the country
Nexo to pay $500K fine to California regulator over ‘risky loans’
16.1.2026
California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay
France flags 90 unlicensed crypto companies ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report
14.1.2026
Of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July shutdowns
Dubai bans privacy tokens, tightens stablecoin rules in crypto reset
12.1.2026
Dubai's financial regulator said privacy-focused assets are incompatible with global compliance norms as it moves to a firm-led token suitability model and sharper stablecoin classifications
Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says
9.1.2026
The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027
Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd
8.1.2026
U.S. derivatives platform and clearinghouse is focusing on prediction contracts targeted at digital assets movements and economic indicators
Korbit fined $1.9 million for anti money-laundering, customer verification breaches
31.12.2025
The South Korean regulator slapped Korbit with a compliance penalty as the crypto exchange conducts talks to be bought by Mirae Asset
Crypto exchanges brace for pressure as banks like JPMorgan enter spot trading
23.12.2025
The national banks regulator OCC released a statement signaling a shift in rules that will have significant crypto market consequences across the United States
TRON-based USDT Secures Approval from Abu Dhabi Regulator
22.12.2025
Key Highlights The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market has officially recognized USDT issued…