UK FCA Opens Crypto Consultation Ahead of October 2027 Regulatory Deadline

In recent developments, the UK Financial Conduct Authority released consultation paper CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, asking crypto firms to weigh in on draft perimeter guidance before a full FSMA-based…

DeFi’s shakeout is a stress test, not a death sentence

In recent developments, novozhenov argues that despite lingering governance, security and regulatory hurdles that have shuttered several protocols, DeFi remains resilient. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

CFTC Chair Mike Selig argues for agency’s ‘exclusive regulatory authority’ in…

In recent developments, selig said states do not have the ability to police prediction market providers, echoing his agency’s stance as it pursues court cases to cement its authority. Looking…

South Korea court cancels Upbit suspension, citing regulatory gaps: Report

In recent developments, the decision closes a legal battle spanning more than a year, after Dunamu moved to overturn the sanction and halt its enforcement. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority

In recent developments, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims it “first officially recognized” event contracts in 1992 and that Congress has granted it sole authority over the market. Looking closer,…

Polymarket fee expansion boosts revenue amid regulatory pressure

In recent developments, polymarket’s March 30 fee overhaul lifted daily fees and revenue, but how long the spike lasts is unclear as regulatory pressure builds. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Tether Taps KPMG for First Big Four USDT Audit Amid U.S. Expansion Push

In recent developments, the stablecoin issuer has also brought in PwC to prepare internal systems as it pursues regulatory approval under the GENIUS Act. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

When Crypto Assets Become Investment Contracts, SEC Defines Key Conditions

In recent developments, sEC defines when crypto assets become securities while outlining five core categories, tying regulatory treatment to issuer-driven profit expectations and clarifying how different types of digital assets…

SEC Identifies 18 Crypto Tokens as Digital Commodities in Move That Could Res…

In recent developments, eighteen crypto assets spotlight a broader regulatory shift as U.S. agencies clarify digital commodities as an open category, reshaping how blockchain-based tokens are classified and valued beyond…

Crypto finally got SEC clarity. Why didn’t the market care?

In recent developments, the SEC and CFTC just gave crypto its clearest and most straightforward regulatory guidance in years. Most crypto assets will no longer be treated as presumptive securities,…