Circle becomes first stablecoin issuer to secure license under EU’s MiCA regulations
ACPR grants Circle e-money license for USDC and EURC across EU. Circle is the first stablecoin issuer to get licensed under MiCA regulation. MiCA aims to protect investors with stablecoin…
UK Finance Minister proposes a sandbox initiative for crypto regulations
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed plans for a cryptocurrency legislative initiative. The government aims to pass legislation to officially establish the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS). The DSS will provide…
Japan eases regulations on startup financing to allow for crypto
Japan eyes support for crypto startups in new regulation on startup financing. According to reports, the new rules means startups can raise funds from investors by offering stocks and crypto.…
India embarks on crafting crypto regulations after ruling out ban
India was long thought to be planning a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. However, in the just concluded G20 Summit, India joined other G20 nations to support IMF-FSB joint recommendations for…
US Treasury Department and the IRS propose crypto regulations for brokers
The regulations will start being implemented on or after January 1, 2026. The regulations require US-based brokers to file information returns with the IRS using the new Form 1099-DA. The…
Thailand introduces new digital asset service providers’ regulations
Thailand’s SEC has introduced new regulations ensuring investor protection from digital asset service providers. Digital asset providers will also not be able to provide digital assets deposited by users for…
Gary Gensler on crypto regulations: ‘there’s been clarity for years’
SEC sued Coinbase for violating U.S. securities laws today. Chair Gary Gensler discussed on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street”. Coinbase stock opened nearly 20% down on Tuesday. Coinbase Global Inc…