Kyrgyzstan partners with Binance founder to boost blockchain infrastructure

The National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Changpeng Zhao. Zhao, the founder of Binance, signed the memorandum aimed at advancing the country’s cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. According to the agreement, the… дальше »

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U.S CFTC Withdraws 2 Crypto Staff Advisories Citing ‘Market Growth and Maturity,’ Need for Fair Treatment

The agency is determined to treat crypto derivatives the same way it treats everything else. дальше »

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Dogecoin Not Part Of D.O.G.E Plans, Clarifies Elon Musk

Elon Musk has put to rest persistent speculation linking Dogecoin (DOGE) to the newly formed US Department of Government Efficiency (D. O. G. E. ), clarifying that the agency has no connection to the meme-based cryptocurrency. дальше »

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FDIC rescinds policy that hindered banks’ crypto participation

FDIC has released a new crypto policy, scrapping a previous guidance that curtailed engagement in crypto activity. The US banking agency issued the new guidance in a press release on March 20, 2025 The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on Friday, March 28, 2025, that it is rescinding previous guidance requiring banks to […] The post FDIC rescinds policy that hindered banks’ crypto participation appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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FDIC Reverses U.S. Crypto Banking Policy That Demanded Prior Approvals

The U.S. banking agency withdrew policies that contributed to crypto industry accusations that it pressured institutions to "debank" digital assets customers. дальше »

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FDIC says banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued new guidance on March 28 clarifying that FDIC-supervised banks may engage in crypto-related activities without first obtaining the agency’s approval, provided they manage the associated risks by safety and soundness standards. дальше »

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‘Turning the page’: FDIC says banks can engage in crypto-related activities

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has issued new guidance allowing FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in permissible crypto-related activities without prior agency approval.  This marks a reversal from previous policies that were seen as restrictive toward banks working with crypto firms.… дальше »

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EU's new proposal: 100% backing for crypto assets – Details here

An EU agency called for 100% capital backing for crypto insurers, citing high volatility.  Circle, however, urged the agency to consider a ‘nuanced approach’ as crypto assets have varying The post EU's new proposal: 100% backing for crypto assets – Details here appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC ends investigation into Immutable - A big win for Web3 gaming!

The SEC closed its investigation into Immutable without enforcement action, signaling regulatory easing. The agency is shifting from enforcement-driven regulation under Acting Chair Mark Uyeda. дальше »

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Hackers exploit Russian smart homes to mine crypto, launch DDoS attacks

Russian smart homes are being turned into silent cyber weapons. According to a report published by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency on March 24, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in household smart devices to create botnets. дальше »

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Report: Trump administration wants USAID to adopt blockchain technology

USAID will change its name to the US Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) By using blockchain technology, it will “radically increase security, transparency, and traceability” The revamp comes after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut USAID numbers from 10,000 to just under 300 in early February The Trump administration reportedly wants its […] The post Report: Trump administration wants USAID to adopt blockchain technology appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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U.S. Bank Agency Cuts 'Reputational Risk' From Exams After Crypto Sector Cites Issues

The crypto industry argued that U.S. regulators used the idea of risks to banks' reputation to pressure them to reject digital assets clients, and the OCC has answered. дальше »

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Coinbase outlines new regulatory roadmap for SEC in crypto clarity push

Coinbase has put forward a regulatory blueprint for digital assets, urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer guidelines. The proposal follows a request from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the agency’s crypto task force, for input on regulatory clarity. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the New Crypto Task Force

The longtime SEC commissioner explains how she wants to reshape the agency's approach to digital assets regulation. дальше »

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UK authorizes charges against NCA officer for alleged Bitcoin theft

The agency responsible for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales announced that a National Crime Agency (NCA) officer was due to be charged with the alleged theft of Bitcoin worth roughly $75,000 in 2017. дальше »

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U.K. police officer charged with Bitcoin theft worth over

Paul Chowles, an operational officer with the UK’s National Crime Agency, has been charged with multiple offenses linked to the alleged misappropriation of Bitcoin during an investigation into online organized crime in 2017. дальше »

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Bolivia’s YPFB adopts cryptocurrency for energy imports as fuel and dollar shortages worsen

Bolivia is facing a serious economic issue as the country has a severe lack of dollars and gasoline, forcing the state energy agency YPFB to use cryptocurrencies for energy imports. According to Reuters, a YPFB official acknowledged that the decision comes as Bolivia’s foreign currency reserves plummet due to years of low natural gas exports. […] дальше »

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Crypto ETFs Likely Won't Be Approved Until New SEC Chair Is Sworn In

President Donald Trump named Paul Atkins as his pick to lead the agency but no hearing has been scheduled yet to confirm him. дальше »

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Japan’s crypto reform bill headed to National Diet after cabinet approval

The Cabinet of Japan has green lit a proposal to amend the Payment Services Act, which would ease regulations for stablecoins and crypto brokerages. According to a press release issued by the country’s Financial Services Agency, the bill has already… дальше »

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XRP News – When Will The SEC Drop Its Ripple Case?

In recent weeks, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been on a retreat. One by one, the agency has abandoned its high-profile enforcement cases against Coinbase, Consensys, Gemini, and OpenSea. дальше »

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Indian law enforcement picks CoinDCX for seized crypto custody

India’s Enforcement Directorate has enlisted CoinDCX to provide custodian services for seized cryptocurrency. Enforcement Directorate, India‘s law enforcement and economic intelligence agency, has selected cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX to manage cryptocurrencies seized during ongoing investigations. In a March 5 press release… дальше »

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US lawmakers supported by White House to challenge IRS rules on DeFi reporting

US lawmakers are preparing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) that will challenge the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) broker rules, which require DeFi participants to report user data to the agency. дальше »

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Ripple Price Prediction: SEC Appeal Failing? 10X Ripple Possible As New Era Begins

Legal expert John Deaton argues that the SEC’s appeal lacks strength, pointing to Judge Torres’s previous ruling, which found that the agency had failed to meet specific legal standards – we’ll cover this in more detail below. дальше »

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SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken, ending a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign”

The SEC filed a lawsuit against Kraken in 2023 The agency argued that the platform was operating without conducting the proper registration Kraken said the SEC’s decision was a “turning point for the future of crypto in the US” The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Kraken, according […] The post SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken, ending a “wasteful, politically motivated campaign” appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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SEC to drop lawsuit against Kraken

The U.S. SEC has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. Kraken announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning the agency cannot bring the same claims again. As a… дальше »

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Coinbase Chasing Receipts at SEC to Tally Cost of Agency's Crypto Saga

The U.S. digital assets exchange made a public-records request to add up what the regulator spent on crypto cases in recent years, including against Coinbase. дальше »

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XRP News Today: Ripple CEO Reacts to Shock Decision By SEC – Can XRP Bounce Back?

The SEC’s changing approach to crypto regulation just gave XRP investors some fresh hope. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees this as a sign the agency might be backing off its strict enforcement tactics. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner Criticizes Coinbase Lawsuit Dismissal and Pro-Crypto Shift

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw publicly condemned the agency’s pro-crypto stance, calling out its decision to end the Coinbase lawsuit. With her term ending in June, her outspoken criticism may only intensify. дальше »

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SEC Commissioner dissents on agency’s memecoin stance

Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw said that the agency’s working definition of memecoins was vague and could be easily misconstrued. дальше »

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SEC again delays Ether ETF options on Cboe

The agency has postponed a final ruling on the exchange’s proposal until May 2025.

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Commissioner Crenshaw warns SEC’s crypto policy shift threatens market trust

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has criticized the agency’s recent decisions to drop multiple crypto-related cases, calling the move unprecedented and dismissive of long-standing legal principles. дальше »

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SEC Publishes Memecoin Stance Reinforcing Hester Peirce’s Comments

Memecoins aren’t securities, the agency said on Thursday. дальше »

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SEC dismisses lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase

The US SEC has filed a voluntary dismissal in its case against Coinbase. The agency has also dropped lawsuits against Consensys, Robinhood, and Gemini in recent days. дальше »

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Coinbase Case Dropped by U.S. SEC as Agency Reverses Crypto Stance

A landmark legal battle for the U.S. crypto sector, the government accusation that Coinbase ran an unregistered exchange, has been entirely abandoned. дальше »

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Breaking: SEC Drops Yet Another Crypto Investigation

The regulatory agency does not plan to bring any enforcement actions against Uniswap дальше »

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U.S. Marshals Service Can't Say How Much Crypto It Holds, Complicating Bitcoin Reserve Plan

The agency has been plagued with procedural and organizational issues for years. дальше »

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Huge Moment For Crypto As SEC Agrees To Dismiss Enforcement Case Against Coinbase; Is XRP Lawsuit Next?

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COIN Jumps 5%, HOOD Gains 4%, BTC Challenges $100K as SEC Set to Drop Case Against Coinbase

The agency's withdrawal of the lawsuit could boost crypto prices, marking a milestone in U.S. regulatory oversight for the digital asset industry. дальше »

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SEC Poised to Drop Coinbase Lawsuit, Marking Big Moment for U.S. Crypto

The company says the commission will vote on a deal negotiated by staff to abandon the enforcement case at the core of the agency's previous crypto stance. дальше »

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New SEC Cyber Unit Closes Chapter on Agency's Crypto Enforcement Emphasis

The SEC's Republican leaders have shifted what had been a crypto-focused enforcement squad into a smaller group with a broader responsibility. дальше »

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Japan’s FSA approves reforms to ease stablecoin and brokerage regulations

The Japanese Financial Services Agency green lit a report detailing reforms that would ease regulations for stablecoins and crypto brokerage. According to local media CoinPost, the FSA has approved a a report from a working group recommending policy changes that,… дальше »

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SEC drops appeal against ruling that blocked controversial crypto broker-dealer rule

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has voluntarily withdrawn its appeal against a Texas federal court ruling that struck down its broker-dealer rule that sought to expand the agency’s oversight. дальше »

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Hong Kong plans major crypto regulatory overhaul highlighting $3 trillion opportunity

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has outlined a new ASPIRe roadmap for asset regulation. The agency’s statement details a framework that sets parameters for market entry, investor protection, and operational transparency in the digital asset space. дальше »

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Australia’s AUSTRAC targets 50 crypto providers in anti-money laundering push

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has warned cryptocurrency exchanges and remittance providers to follow anti-money laundering laws or face the consequences. In a press release statement published on its official website, the agency revealed that it is now… дальше »

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XRP News – Has the SEC Classified XRP as a Commodity? Regulatory Uncertainty Sparks Debate

The Ripple community is abuzz with speculation over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on XRP following the agency’s acknowledgment of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the asset. дальше »

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SEC meet triggers JTO's latest price hike - What's next?

Agency's crypto task force met with Jito labs CEO and Multicoin capital CEO over crypto staking Jito surged by 16% to a 2 month-high of $3.5 following the SEC's meeting The SEC's newly estabThe post SEC meet triggers JTO's latest price hike - What's next? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitget secures Bulgarian VASP license, expanding European presence

Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency.  Following the approval, Bitget has been authorized to offer its Bulgarian clients a range of cryptocurrency services. The exchange… дальше »

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Trump Has Made His Major Decisions on His Crypto Regulation Team, Now Also OCC

With picks at the banking agency and consumer watchdog, the field of major nominees is mostly complete, showing a deep roster of finance and federal know-how. дальше »

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Trump is planning to pick former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz as chair

Quintenz served as a CFTC Commissioner between 2017 and 2021 as part of the Technology Advisory Committee CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham has been filling in as acting chair US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering Brian Quintenz – a former CFTC commissioner – to lead the agency. дальше »

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Pro-crypto Brian Quintenz returns to CFTC as Trump’s chairman pick

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz is set to lead the agency again, signaling a shift in crypto regulation under the Trump administration. Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is expected to return as chairman following… дальше »

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