Crypto Regulation

The head of Pakistan's crypto council, Bilal Bin Saqib, has just announced that the country is officially establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, David Sacks, the White House’s AI and crypto czar, lauded the progress the Trump Administration has made despite all the recent controversy.

Thailand is exploring crypto-linked credit card payments for tourists while also considering merging its digital asset and securities regulations to streamline oversight and boost market participation.

With high mobile adoption and limited banking access, Africa is primed for real-world crypto use—and global players are responding. Blockchain.com plans to open a Nigerian office as it expands into key markets like Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, amidst growing regulatory momentum.

Dubai has launched its first government-backed platform, Prypco Mint, allowing people to buy small shares in property using blockchain. The system links directly to official land records and aims to make real estate investment easier and more secure.

Florida has proposed a law to remove capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other assets, aiming to attract more investors and boost cryptocurrency use. If passed, this could lead other US states to follow suit and encourage clearer national rules on crypto taxes.

Coinbase is being sued by investors for not telling them sooner about a major data breach and a fine from UK regulators. The breach exposed personal user data, causing the company’s shares to drop and leading to multiple legal actions.

Metaplanet, a former hotel company turned Bitcoin investor, became Japan’s most traded stock as locals rushed to buy it through tax-free NISA accounts. Its strong link to Bitcoin and tax benefits have made it a popular choice for investors avoiding Japan’s high crypto taxes.

Conor McGregor is back in the ring—and this time, he’s fighting to put Bitcoin on Europe’s balance sheet.

Just hours before President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for the top investors in his controversial $TRUMP memecoin, Democratic lawmakers and members of the Congress have announced a sweeping legislative offensive to clamp down on what they call a new era of “crypto corruption” gripping Washington.