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Stablecoin yield debate looks like 'parallel banking system,' JPMorgan CFO says
13.1.2026
JPMorgan's Jeremy Barnum said the bank would compete with crypto offerings but warned that stablecoin yield products look like banks without the same regulation
Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin salaries: Why regulation pushes one ahead of the other
13.1.2026
Why regulation favors stablecoins over Bitcoin for salaries and how compliance, volatility and payroll rules are shaping crypto wage adoption worldwide
Monero climbs to new high of $687 as crypto surveillance tightens
13.1.2026
Tightening KYC regulations and growing scrutiny on the digital economy are triggering more investor demand for privacy-preserving digital assets like Monero
UK Lawmakers Push Starmer to Ban Crypto Donations Amid Foreign Interference Fears
13.1.2026
Senior Labour backbenchers are pressuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning that digital assets and AI make foreign interference cheaper and harder to trace. Concerns Over Foreign Interference United Kingdom (U.K.) Prime Minister Keir...
Ripple Urges SEC to Separate Crypto Assets From Securities Transactions
13.1.2026
Ripple presses U.S. regulators to redraw the boundaries of crypto oversight, arguing securities laws should hinge on enforceable legal rights — not speculation, decentralization, or trading behavior — and warning that blurred lines could permanently expand SEC jurisdiction. Ripple Urges SEC to...
Seventy economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro
12.1.2026
Economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning that private stablecoins and foreign payment companies threaten Europe’s monetary sovereignty
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
Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters From Tennessee Regulators
12.1.2026
Tennessee has issued cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com and two of the biggest prediction market platforms, requesting the companies to shut down services for customers in the state. Regulatory Concerns Prompt State Regulators To Threaten Firms With Fines for Failure to Comply With Demands...
Enactment of US Crypto Market Structure Bill Could Drive Major Bullish Shift
12.1.2026
Senate crypto market structure votes could unlock long-awaited federal clarity or freeze progress, with bipartisan momentum building as key committees weigh bills that may shape token rules, SEC authority, and crypto adoption in the U.S. this year. Senate Votes Loom as Crypto Regulation Hits...
ETH-BTC ratio bottomed in April, mirrors 2019 cycle: Analyst
11.1.2026
The Ethereum ecosystem continues to see increased development and value locked in tokenized assets, according to market analyst Michaël van de Poppe
US Crypto Framework Advances as Senate Banking Schedules Market Structure Markup
11.1.2026
U.S. lawmakers are moving closer to rewriting the rules for digital assets as a key Senate panel advances sweeping market structure legislation aimed at regulatory clarity, investor protection, and keeping crypto innovation and jobs anchored in America. Senate Banking Committee Sets Crypto Market...
Russians ask government hotlines whether pensions are paid in crypto
11.1.2026
Crypto-related questions about pension payments are reaching Russia’s Social Fund hotline, suggesting digital assets are entering mainstream financial concerns
Betterment urges users to ignore ‘unauthorized’ crypto promotion message
10.1.2026
The message claimed Betterment would “triple” Bitcoin and Ether deposits sent within hours, urging users to transfer $10,000 to crypto wallets
UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms
10.1.2026
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime. The framework introduces a formal application window, transitional rules, and stricter marketing requirements. FCA Details Entry Process for New Crypto Regime...
Colombian Tax Watchdog Strengthens VASP Reporting Requirements
10.1.2026
DIAN, the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs, issued a new Resolution that strengthens the data reporting requirements for virtual assets service providers (VASPs), becoming informants starting in 2026. The move seeks to avoid tax evasion using crypto assets and seeks to streamline these...
Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief
10.1.2026
Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and clearinghouses greater operational certainty. CFTC Clarifies Oversight for Event-Based...
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
Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation
9.1.2026
The raise values Rain at $1.95 billion after 30-fold card growth in 2025, with the Visa-linked platform planning expansion across multiple continents
The 24/7 global stock market is impossible on today’s blockchain
9.1.2026
Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering
Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins
8.1.2026
South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens