OCC Grants Coinbase a Full National Trust Charter
The OCC lifted an April conditional approval. The charter covers custody and payments, not deposits or loans.
Regulation & Policy
Breaking regulatory news and analysis covering global cryptocurrency policy, SEC and CFTC rulings, licensing frameworks, ETF approvals, and compliance updates.
FinCEN and the Fed Withdraw the $250 Crypto Transfer Proposal
A 2020 plan to cut the cross-border record threshold from $3,000 to $250 is withdrawn. The $3,000 line stays.
Treasury Cuts MEXC Off the US System Over a $16 Billion Claim
FinCEN barred US banks from transfers with MEXC. Treasury cited illicit flows tied to Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
Democrats Take Congress as the CLARITY Act Clock Tightens
Both chambers went to Democrats. The bill still needs 60 votes before 3 January.
Brazil Closes Its Crypto License Deadline With 68 Firms Filing
Binance, Coinbase and Brazil's biggest banks filed. Firms that missed it have 30 days to stop.
FBI Ties the Binance Hack to North Korea's TraderTraitor
The bureau says stolen coins are being turned into ether. Trump said the US is not yet sure.
Bessent Says Treasury Will Push Crypto Rules Without a New Law
He told Ripple Swell that dollar stablecoins extend US reach. CFTC comments close 14 December.
CFTC Chair Pushes a Voluntary Path for Crypto Exchanges
Mike Selig wants a federal registration door while the CLARITY Act is stalled. Comments close 14 December.
FCA Opens a Crypto Tracing Consultation, Comments Due 24 December
The draft sets no fixed hop limit. The guide does not create new rules. Comments close 24 December.
OCC Issues Final GENIUS Act Rule for Stablecoin Issuers
The rule sets reserve, redemption and risk standards for issuers. It takes effect 18 January 2027.
France Wants Crypto Platforms Liable for DeFi Failures
Treasury, AMF, Banque de France and ACPR filed joint MiCA proposals. ESMA would gain new powers.
France Assembly Backs 31.4% Tax on Crypto to Stablecoin Swaps
Amendment I-3898 passed 38 to 37 with 25 abstentions. The deferral ends from January 2027 if enacted.
France Wallet Rule Still Not Law as a 5,000 Euro Rival Is Filed
The 100,000 euro text returns as I-2701. A rival starts at 5,000 euros. The revenue vote is Tuesday.
Thailand Crypto ETF Rules Take Effect, Limited to Bitcoin and Ether
Funds list only in Bangkok, must keep 80% in one coin, and brokers cannot offer margin.
France Committee Backs 100,000 Euro Self-Custody Wallet Disclosure Rule
The Finance Committee backed I-CF821 on Friday. Fines reach 10,000 euros. The full Assembly debates from Tuesday.
SEC Crypto Offering Proposal Has Nine Days of Comments Left
The window closes 20 October. The plan offers $5 million and $75 million exemptions plus a safe harbor.
CFTC Moves to Fold Event Contracts Into Swap Rules
Casino-style bets stay outside the swap definition. The event-contract proposal has a 30-day comment window.
CFTC Opens Comment on Leveraged Crypto Rules, Not a Final Rule
CTX covers margined retail trading. CAM would be a new exchange category. Ordinary spot trading is outside both.
SEC Clears Six 3x Leveraged ETPs, but Shares Are Not Trading Yet
Release 34-106577 is a listing rule. Bitcoin and ether exposure would come through futures.
SEC Staff Say a Functional Network Buyback Is Not a Security
The 25 September FAQ is not a rule. A buyback on a live network is not, by itself, Howey.
SEC Publishes Five-Year Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading
Venues get exchange relief and some liquidity firms get dealer relief. CLARITY stays parked.
Senate Rejects CLARITY Cloture 49-50, Short of 60 Votes
Four Republicans voted no. Coons did not vote. H.R. 3633 is parked for 2026.
Senate Holds CLARITY Cloture at 2:15 p.m. With 60 Votes Required
Sixty votes would open debate on H.R. 3633. They would not pass the bill into law.
Senate Returns Monday With CLARITY Cloture Five Days Out
Sixty votes at 2:15 p.m. Eastern on 15 September would open debate. They would not pass H.R. 3633.
Lords Debate BoE Payments Mandate as FCA Crypto Gateway Opens in 21 Days
A secondary innovation duty is not a licence. Applications open at 9:00 a.m. on 30 September.
Senate Sets 15 September Cloture Vote on the CLARITY Act
Sixty votes at 2:15 p.m. EDT would open debate on H.R. 3633. They would not make the bill law.
BoE and FCA Set 30 September Deadline on Joint Stablecoin Rules
Comments close the same day FCA crypto applications open. Lords debate the Bank's innovation mandate on 7 and 9 September.
Treasury Tells Exchanges to Diligence Foreign Stablecoin Issuers
U.S. platforms would have to check that offshore issuers can freeze tokens on a lawful order. Comments close 19 October.
UK to Give Bank of England a Stablecoin Innovation Mandate
A secondary statutory duty to back digital money would sit under financial stability, with Lords debate on 7 and 9 September.
SEC Regulation Crypto Assets Opens as Clarity Act Stalls
Two fundraising exemptions and a conditional safe harbor are out for comment until 20 October. Cloture is set for 15 September.
SEC Sends Crypto Custody Overhaul to White House Review
The custody rewrite reached OIRA on Tuesday with an October target. The qualified custodian definition is the fight to watch.
Industry Files First Wave of GENIUS Act Comments With Treasury
Banks, exchanges, and offshore issuers split over how broadly the U.S. perimeter should apply.
FCA Issues First Full Cryptoasset Licences Under the New Gateway
A handful of firms leave the temporary regime two months after the 30 June gateway opened.
U.S. Treasury Draws a Hard Line on Who Can Sell Stablecoins
GENIUS Act proposed rule opens a 60-day comment window. CLARITY Act still waits on the Senate.
Canadian Crypto Crackdown: Bitcoin ATM Bans & Political Donation Restrictions
Government moves toward stricter digital asset controls. Bitcoin ATM bans, political donation restrictions, more restrictive than Australia's AFSL framework.
SEC and CFTC Officially Classify 16 Major Crypto Assets as Digital Commodities
In a landmark regulatory shift, the SEC and CFTC have jointly classified Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and 12 other crypto assets as digital commodit...
SEC Faces Deadline on 91 Pending Crypto ETF Filings Covering 24 Tokens
The SEC must issue final decisions on a record 91 pending crypto ETF applications spanning 24 different digital assets.
UK Government Bans Cryptocurrency Donations to Political Parties
The UK has announced an immediate ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing the need for proper regulation before such contribution...
Central Bank Digital Currencies: 42 Countries Now in Active Development
Central Bank Digital Currencies: 42 Countries Now in Active Development - Read the full analysis on AXT News.
Australia Introduces Mandatory Crypto Exchange Licensing Under ASIC
Australia Introduces Mandatory Crypto Exchange Licensing Under ASIC - Full coverage on AXT News.
North Carolina Bill Would Allow 10% of Public Funds in Bitcoin
Senate Bill 327 would authorize North Carolina to allocate up to 10% of certain public funds into Bitcoin.
CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Crypto and AI Regulation
The CFTC has formed a new task force to develop regulatory frameworks for crypto assets, AI systems, and prediction markets.
Delaware Introduces Bipartisan Stablecoin Regulation Bills
Two new bipartisan bills aim to establish oversight for stablecoin issuers and digital asset providers in Delaware.