Crypto Regulation

The European Central Bank is pushing ahead with plans for a digital euro to give people a safe and reliable payment option. Lawmakers have raised concerns about privacy and the impact on commercial banks, with a vote on the proposal expected around 2026.

Ukraine’s parliament has taken a significant step toward formalizing the country’s cryptocurrency market by passing the first reading of a comprehensive crypto legalization bill.

Today marks the 8th anniversary of one of the most pivotal turning points in crypto history — the day China abruptly pulled the plug on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and ordered the shutdown of all domestic cryptocurrency exchanges.

Polymarket has been approved by the CFTC to relaunch in the U.S. after past fines and federal investigations. The platform can now operate legally following its $112 million acquisition of QCX, with support from high-profile investors including Donald Trump Jr.

The sixth annual Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index reveals a transformative year for digital asset adoption worldwide, with India and the United States taking the top two spots

The SEC and CFTC have launched a joint initiative to let registered U.S. exchanges offer spot crypto trading. They will provide guidance and review applications to ensure platforms comply with existing regulations.

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is moving into Europe with the acquisition of Aplo, a Paris-based regulated digital asset brokerage focused on institutional clients. The deal is expected to close in October 2025, pending final approvals

In a landmark move for both blockchain and traditional finance, China’s state-owned Futian Investment Holding has issued the world’s first public real-world asset (RWA) bond on the Ethereum blockchain—reflecting a significant, if selective, embrace of digital asset infrastructure by the Chinese financial sector.

Trump is released a proposal that would involve him buying over Gaza with cryptocurrencies. This comes as part of his plan of rebuilding Gaza and turning it into a smart city.

South Korea’s FSC nominee, Lee Eok-won, sparked controversy by calling cryptocurrencies worthless and warning against pension fund investments. Critics say his stance ignores crypto’s real economic value and risks driving investment and talent abroad.