The UK’s top financial regulator just made a surprising pivot. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), known for its cautious stance on crypto, is planning to lift its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for retail investors. Yep, after years of saying “not on our watch,” the door might finally be creaking open. If the ETN … Read more
Ritchie Torres is preparing to introduce new legislation that would prohibit the creation and sale of meme coins and stablecoins that exploit the likenesses of U.S. political figures. The bill, titled the “Stop Presidential Profiteering from Digital Assets Act,” aims to curb what Torres calls a growing trend of “digital asset profiteering” by leveraging the … Read more
If you’ve been using your credit card to buy crypto in the UK, those days might be numbered. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially proposed a rule that would stop retail investors from purchasing cryptocurrencies using borrowed funds. That includes credit cards, personal loans, and even loans from crypto-specific lenders. However, some crypto users … Read more
. Privacy coins and anonymous crypto wallets might soon become history in the European Union. As part of a sweeping overhaul to tighten anti-money laundering rules, the EU has announced plans to ban both by July 1, 2027. The message is clear: crypto can stay, but it has to play by the same rules as … Read more
Local governments in China are exploring ways to liquidate seized crypto, navigating a legal gray area created by the country’s strict ban on crypto trading and exchanges. According to an April 16 report by Reuters, the absence of clear regulations on handling confiscated digital assets has led to inconsistent practices and raised concerns over transparency … Read more
EU Crypto could be set back decades as Google moves to enforce EU MiCa regulations with an ad ban – while the US, Russia, and India push ahead. The European Union is doubling its regulatory crusade, pressing forward with a sweeping compliance regime that critics say could throttle innovation and push crypto pioneers offshore. With … Read more
The Arkansas Cryptomining Association has filed a lawsuit against two state officials, accusing them of enforcing an unconstitutional regulation that prohibits foreign-born American citizens from participating in cryptocurrency mining. The case, which raises concerns over discrimination and economic rights, could have significant implications for the state’s crypto industry. The lawsuit, filed in an Arkansas district … Read more
South Korea crypto rules could change as the government plans to lift the corporate crypto trading ban, paving the way for Korean crypto capital. South Korea has undertaken a major policy shift. On February 13, 2025, the country announced that it is lifting its long-standing crypto trading ban. This decision has now made it possible for institutions, … Read more