Hong Kong defends ‘same risk, same regulation’ approach for crypto at WEF

In recent developments, speaking at a closed-door workshop in Davos, Finance Secretary Paul Chan said digital assets require regulatory guardrails alongside innovation. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Crypto mortgages in US face valuation risks, regulatory uncertainty

In recent developments, some lenders are willing to accept Bitcoin and recognize crypto holdings when considering a mortgage application, but issues around risk remain. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Ripple Expands 75-License Footprint After Securing Preliminary New EU Approval

In recent developments, ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments…

XRP Holds Technical Footing as Ripple’s Expanding Global Regulatory Footpri…

In recent developments, xRP holds a pivotal support zone as price steadies after a pullback, with tightening volatility, neutral momentum signals, and Ripple’s expanding European regulatory approvals reinforcing confidence that…

SEC Chair Anticipates Trump Signing Crypto Market Structure Bill

In recent developments, sEC Chair Paul Atkins expects bipartisan U.S. crypto legislation to advance in the coming months, ending regulatory uncertainty, strengthening investor protections, and laying the groundwork for making…

Senators pitch bill to lock in protections for crypto developers

In recent developments, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to clarify that writing software and maintaining networks don’t trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

CZ Sees ‘Super Cycle Incoming’ as SEC Eases Regulatory Pressure on Crypto

In recent developments, regulatory easing is reviving the crypto super cycle debate after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) signaled optimism that markets may be shifting toward extended growth instead of…

UK’s FCA grants regulatory approval to Ripple

In recent developments, the approval allows limited crypto-related activities but not full financial services authorisation. Registration confirms compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. The approval supports Ripple’s expansion…

Fireblocks Expands Into Crypto Accounting With TRES Finance Acquisition

In recent developments, the deal links custody infrastructure with audit-ready reporting as firms face regulatory and capital markets pressure. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are…

Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Re…

In recent developments, clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and…