SEC Moves Closer to Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Markets
The SEC is nearing an innovation exemption for tokenized securities trading and has a crypto taxonomy proposal under White House review.
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BIS Warns on Stablecoin Risks, Urges Global Coordination
BIS general manager Pablo Hernández de Cos warns that dollar-backed stablecoins could threaten financial stability and calls for stronger global regulatory coordination.
UK FCA Consults on Crypto Rules Ahead of 2027 Implementation
UK financial regulator FCA seeks public feedback on crypto regime guidance until June 2026 ahead of planned regulatory framework rollout in 2027.
OKX Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe
OKX has launched X-Perps in the European Economic Area, a MiFID-regulated crypto derivatives platform offering up to 10x leverage and multi-asset collateral across major tokens.
Nauru Appoints Dadvan Yousuf Trade Commissioner for Crypto Push
Nauru names Dadvan Yousuf as trade commissioner to support its digital-asset strategy, following a 2025 law creating a crypto regulator.
OKX, HashKey Back VPBank’s CAEX in Vietnam Crypto Pilot
OKX Ventures and HashKey invest in VPBank-linked exchange CAEX as Vietnam caps its strict crypto pilot at five licensed platforms and signals a clampdown on offshore venues.
Bessent Urges Congress to Approve CLARITY Act Amid Stablecoin Debate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that U.S. leadership in crypto is at risk as firms consider moving offshore.
Thailand SEC Seeks to Expand Crypto Shareholder Approval Rules
Thailand’s SEC has proposed new rules to extend approval requirements to financiers behind major crypto shareholders to improve oversight and reduce money laundering risks.
Russia Restricts Crypto Trading Under New Regulations
Russia approves new bills tightening oversight of crypto, requiring licensed intermediaries for trading and limiting retail purchases to $3,700 per year.
Dubai Sets Crypto Derivatives Rules, Allows Retail With Leverage Cap
VARA’s rulebook outlines client safeguards and market controls as Dubai extends oversight to higher-risk crypto products.
Canada Eyes Ban on Crypto Political Donations
Canada’s federal government has proposed to ban cryptocurrency donations to protect elections from foreign interference and ensure transparency in political funding.
UK Pushes Ahead Temporary Ban Crypto Political Donations
The UK government will amend the Representation of the People Bill to add a ban on crypto donations to political parties until more robust regulations are in place to prevent...
