#regulation News & Analysis

Wall Street will eventually submit to the rules of DeFi

The White House has a plan for AI regulation, and it starts with keeping states out of it

SEC interpretation on crypto laws ‘a beginning, not an end,‘ says Atkins

UL Solutions rolls out a new standard to fill a gap in AI regulation: ‘Innovation without safety is failure’

Large investors are doubling down on crypto, but getting a lot pickier about risk

Citigroup Lowers 12-Month Bitcoin Price Forecast To $112,000, ETH To $3,175—Here’s The Reason

Crypto News: As SEC Ends BitClout Case and ASIC Flags Gen Z Risk, DeepSnitch AI’s $1.66M Presale Targets 1000x Alongside March Launch on the Back of Powerful Utility

The SEC has permanently dismissed its fraud case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, ending a two-year investigation into $257 million in alleged unregistered token sales. Meanwhile, ASIC has flagged Gen Z crypto investment risks, and DeepSnitch AI's presale has reached $1.66 million targeting a March launch.

XRP Flips BNB, Hitting Highest Price in a Month as Ripple Plans to Seek Brazil License

XRP has surpassed BNB in market capitalization while reaching its highest price level in a month. The surge coincides with Ripple's announcement of plans to seek regulatory approval for operations in Brazil, supporting the company's expansion into Latin American markets.

Digital Chamber, Money20/20 partner to broaden crypto policy talks as Congress weighs legislation

The Digital Chamber and Money20/20 have announced a partnership to expand cryptocurrency policy discussions as Congress considers new legislation. This collaboration aims to broaden industry engagement in regulatory conversations affecting the crypto sector.

Ripple Takes Over Brazil: Inside the Massive Institutional Expansion and VASP Application

Ripple is expanding its operations into Brazil with a VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) application, continuing its global institutional growth strategy. This follows the company's recent expansion moves in Australia, the US, and Canada as it builds its international presence.

Stand With Crypto stakeholders ramp up pressure on Senate Banking Committee on DeFi protections, stablecoin rewards

Stand With Crypto stakeholders from multiple states sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee this week advocating for DeFi protections and stablecoin rewards. The coordinated effort represents growing political pressure on lawmakers to establish favorable regulatory frameworks for decentralized finance.

DeFi lobby drops airdrop lawsuit against SEC, citing crypto shift

The DeFi Education Fund and Beba voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the SEC regarding airdrop regulations, citing shifts in the crypto regulatory landscape. The dismissal was filed without prejudice, allowing them to potentially refile the case in the future.

WhiteBIT Expands into Africa – Joins Ghana’s Crypto Regulatory Sandbox

WhiteBIT, Europe's largest crypto exchange by traffic, has been selected to participate in Ghana's new crypto regulatory sandbox program. The sandbox is a joint initiative by Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission and Bank of Ghana to test crypto regulations in a controlled environment.

SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule

The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to apply only to equity securities and is seeking public comment on whether the rule should extend to certain crypto assets. This regulatory development could impact how crypto assets are handled in over-the-counter broker-dealer operations.

Argentina blocks access to Polymarket after early bets on February inflation

Argentina has blocked access to Polymarket after early betting activity on February inflation data. The ban restricts citizens' access to global prediction markets, potentially limiting financial transparency and innovation in the region.

US Treasury publishes AI risk Guidebook for financial institutions

The US Treasury has published an AI Risk Management Framework (FS AI RMF) with an accompanying guidebook specifically designed for financial institutions to manage AI risks in their operations and policy. The documents provide a structured approach for the financial services sector to address artificial intelligence implementation challenges.

Ironlight raises $21 million to expand regulated marketplace for tokenized securities

Ironlight has raised $21 million in funding to expand its regulated marketplace for tokenized securities. The company's Alternative Trading System (ATS) received FINRA approval last year, enabling it to facilitate trading of both traditional and tokenized securities in a compliant framework.

Australian Regulator ASIC Cautions Young Investors on Social Media Financial Advice as Crypto Holdings Surge to 23%

Australia's securities regulator ASIC has issued warnings to Generation Z investors about the risks of following financial advice from social media and AI sources. This comes as cryptocurrency ownership among young Australians has surged to 23%, highlighting growing concerns about uninformed investment decisions driven by social media influence.

US ban on stablecoin yield could see others fill the void: Ledger exec

Ledger's Asia-Pacific lead Takatoshi Shibayama suggests that if the US bans stablecoin yield offerings, other regions may step in to fill the market gap. The comment comes amid ongoing debates between crypto platforms and traditional banks regarding third-party stablecoin yield services.

How Florida's Stablecoin Bill Mirrors 'Big Brother' Tools Outlawed Under Ron DeSantis' CDBC Ban

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who previously banned CBDCs, is expected to sign legislation creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the state. The article suggests this stablecoin framework may contain similar monitoring capabilities to the CBDCs that DeSantis has publicly opposed.

The CFTC starts crack down on the growing insider problem in prediction markets

The CFTC issued a staff advisory on March 12 directing exchanges to increase surveillance on event contracts and opened a 45-day rulemaking process examining insider trading and manipulation in prediction markets. The regulatory action signals growing concern about insider information abuse in the prediction market space.

Stablecoin uncertainty could hurt banks more than crypto firms: Expert

An expert suggests that regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins may hurt traditional banks more than cryptocurrency firms. While crypto companies continue to expand their operations, banks are holding back and waiting for clearer regulatory guidelines.

Illicit Crypto Activity in Australia Remains Below 1%: TRM Report

A TRM report reveals that illicit cryptocurrency transactions in Australia account for less than 1% of total crypto activity, despite the country processing $50 billion in cryptocurrency transactions over one year. This low percentage indicates relatively clean crypto usage patterns in the Australian market.

Tax Policy, Not Technology, Is Blocking Bitcoin Payments, Advocates Say

Current US tax law requires every Bitcoin transaction to be reported as a taxable event to the IRS, forcing users to calculate capital gains even on small purchases like coffee. This regulatory burden, rather than technological limitations, is the primary barrier preventing widespread Bitcoin adoption for everyday payments.

Crypto can fight money laundering without stifling financial freedom

The article argues that blockchain technology's inherent transparency makes it more effective at tracking illicit financial flows compared to traditional fiat systems. It advocates for industry-wide information sharing and unified anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to combat financial crimes without restricting individual financial freedom.