Regulation
Timely, impact-focused reporting on global crypto laws, enforcement actions, and policy shifts — helping traders and investors understand how new rules shape markets and digital assets.
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SEC Clears Crypto Rewards Token for Texas Homebuilder
A Texas-based homebuilder has received regulatory clearance from U.S. securities authorities to launch a crypto-based payments and rewards program, marking a rare instance of a consumer-facing token initiative proceeding under a no-action assurance, according to Reuters.
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U.S. Senate Delays Crypto Bill After Coinbase Pulls Support
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has delayed action on a major cryptocurrency market structure bill following Coinbase’s decision to withdraw support for the current draft, according to Reuters.
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U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Define Crypto Market Rules
A group of U.S. lawmakers from both parties has introduced new legislation aimed at establishing formal rules for how cryptocurrencies are classified and regulated in the United States, representing a renewed effort to address long-standing jurisdictional uncertainty across digital asset markets.
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Coinbase Escalates Pressure as U.S. Crypto Bill Heads to Senate Markup
Coinbase has escalated its lobbying as a U.S. crypto market-structure bill moves toward a Senate markup, warning that it could withdraw support depending on changes to the draft, according to Bloomberg.
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CFTC Chair Launches Innovation Advisory Committee
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced on January 12 that its chairman has launched the agency’s Innovation Advisory Committee, according to a CFTC press release (Release 9167-26) published on the Commission’s website.
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SEC Crypto Task Force Posts New Written Submission to Public Docket
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a new written submission to the public docket of its Crypto Task Force on January 12, according to materials posted on the regulator’s website.
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ECB’s Lane Outlines Euro’s Role in a Changing Global Economy
An Executive Board member of the European Central Bank said the euro’s role in the global financial system is evolving as central banks respond to structural economic changes, geopolitical fragmentation, and shifts in global trade and capital flows.
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Trump-Backed Crypto Venture Seeks U.S. Bank Charter
A crypto venture backed by members of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family has applied for a U.S. national trust bank charter, seeking to operate under federal banking oversight, according to Reuters.
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Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs in the U.S.
Morgan Stanley has filed applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch exchange-traded funds linked to Bitcoin and Solana, according to Reuters.
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Japan Signals Crypto Integration and Regulatory Reform Agenda for 2026
Japan’s government has signaled increased focus on integrating digital assets into its regulated financial system in 2026, as policymakers and regulators consider steps to align cryptocurrency oversight more closely with capital market norms and reduce tax frictions for broader participation.
