As digital assets rapidly enter the mainstream financial system, the legal landscape is shifting constantly. The Regulation section on NewsCrypto provides deep, timely insights into the laws, government policies, and judicial rulings that define the future of the blockchain industry. Understanding legal compliance is no longer optional—it is essential for every market participant and project founder.
We provide rigorous, unbiased coverage of high-profile legal battles involving the SEC, CFTC, and major cryptocurrency exchanges. From ongoing precedent-setting cases like Ripple (XRP) and Coinbase to new enforcement actions, our reports at NewsCrypto help you understand which assets risk being classified as securities and how these federal decisions impact global market liquidity.
From the European Union’s comprehensive MiCA regulations to evolving crypto tax laws in the US and Asia, we track how global governments are balancing technological innovation with strict investor protection. Our legal analysis explores the daily implications of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) standards on decentralized protocols.
The South Korean city of Gwacheon has announced it will use an IT solution to help it seize, freeze, and liquidate more crypto from tax-dodging residents. Per Energy Kyungjae, the city – in Gyeonggi Province – will launch “its own…
During the early hours of Asian trading on Monday, crypto traders faced a brutal sell-off, triggering liquidations estimated between $8 and $10 billion. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou noted that data limitations obscure the full scale of the event, with some…
Cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale recently stated that the Bitcoin mining industry is essential for maintaining the Bitcoin network’s transparency and long-term security. Although miners play a critical role in the growth of Bitcoin, a lot of risk and operational expenses…
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, is under fire after a wave of social engineering scams between December 2024 and January 2025 caused millions in losses for its users. According to a report by blockchain investigator ZachXBT,…
Coinbase confirmed on Monday that it has secured its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration in the UK, solidifying its presence in the market. Coinbase is now the UK’s largest VASP. 🇬🇧 The United Kingdom is our biggest international market,…
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce a blockchain-based trading platform that will allow securities firms to trade digital tokens, marking a significant step in the country’s digital finance evolution. The move aims to modernize capital markets…
Errol Musk, father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has become the latest figure to jump into the meme coin frenzy. Following in the footsteps of former U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, who recently launched their own…
Seven members of a UK gang have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for kidnapping, torturing, and extorting a cryptocurrency investor. The group targeted their victim over several months, forcing him to transfer approximately £100,000 ($124,152) in crypto before law…
Bitwise’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Bitcoin and Ether, has received initial approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The “accelerated approval” grants NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the hybrid fund. On November 2024, the New…