South Korea reviews Hana Bank’s Dunamu stake under banking rules: Report

In recent developments, south Korea’s FSC is reportedly reviewing Hana Bank’s $668 million Dunamu stake under “banking-commerce separation” rules that limit bank ownership tied to crypto firms. Looking closer, market…

Bank of England Softens ‘Overly Conservative’ Stablecoin Plans Amid Indus…

In recent developments, boE officials are reportedly reviewing caps and reserve rules as the UK tries to keep stablecoin issuers onshore. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…

South Korea plans July rules for tokenized securities

In recent developments, south Korea’s FSC is preparing detailed rules for tokenized securities before a legal framework for blockchain-based securities takes effect in February 2027. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

CFTC no-action letter eases event contract reporting rules

In recent developments, the CFTC issued no-action relief from certain swap reporting rules for fully collateralized event contracts as prediction market disputes widen. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Let the Free Markets Be Free: SEC Push Could Shape Future Crypto Rules

In recent developments, sEC officials discussed modernizing securities rules that could affect crypto-linked public companies, with senior regulators openly questioning whether decades-old frameworks still fit digital asset markets. Division of…

SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands

In recent developments, sEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said regulators should study crypto’s role in retail trading before deciding whether new rules are needed. Her remarks tied crypto to ETFs, options,…

Circle Urges OCC to Finalize Strong GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules

In recent developments, circle urged the OCC to finalize clear, consistently applied GENIUS Act rules for payment stablecoin issuers. The company said the proposed framework should support reliable redemption and…

China’s new online marketing rules tighten ban on crypto promotions

In recent developments, china’s new online marketing rules tighten an already sweeping crypto ban and place fresh pressure on financial influencers, echoing parallel crackdowns in Europe, Australia and the UK.…

SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal Rules

In recent developments, industry participants are urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to formalize its crypto guidance on decentralized tools, arguing clearer rules would reduce uncertainty and better…

Canton, ZKsync clash over how blockchains enforce rules

In recent developments, matter Labs’ Alex Gluchowski says Canton isn’t a blockchain, while Digital Asset co-founders argue public chains aren’t that different. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…