The company behind Kraken wants to become a full-fledged federal bank just for cryptocurrency. They’ve asked regulators for a special trust charter, which would let them offer official custody services to big investors and businesses. If approved, this new Payward National Trust Company could keep d
Starting in 2027, the UK will enforce stricter rules for crypto businesses, and small firms might find it hard to meet the new standards. Any company that keeps customer money for more than a day or can change what users do must get a full license. This covers not just big exchanges but also smaller
UK authorities just raided eight London homes linked to people suspected of running informal crypto cash exchanges. No criminal charges have been filed yet, but the message is clear: trading crypto for profit without following financial rules is no longer a gray area. The Financial Conduct Authority
Lawmakers in the U. S. are trying to create clear guidelines for cryptocurrencies, but progress is slow. Experts estimate there’s only about a one-in-three chance the new rules will pass in 2025. Some even predict the odds are closer to one in four. The main issue isn’t just about passing the rules—
Todd Blanche just got a big promotion. He’s now in charge of the Department of Justice after his boss, Pam Bondi, was let go. Blanche used to be a top lawyer for Trump before this shift. People are talking about what his new job means for cryptocurrency. Blanche has a complicated history with crypt
Hong Kong is stepping up its game in the crypto world. At a recent event, officials shared plans to boost the city's digital asset scene. This includes new rules for crypto trading and upcoming licenses for stablecoins. The goal? To make Hong Kong a friendlier place for crypto businesses. Why does
The U. S. Senate is stuck in a debate about stablecoins. Crypto groups and big banks can't agree on whether users should get rewards for holding stablecoins. The crypto side says yes, while the banks say no. The banks think rewards could hurt traditional banking. They even wrote a paper saying so. T
The SEC has been making some big moves in the crypto world lately. They've been dropping cases and closing investigations. This shift started after President Trump came back into office. One big case that got dropped was against Gemini Trust Company. The SEC and Gemini agreed to dismiss a case abou
India is making it harder for people to use crypto. The country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has just introduced stricter rules. These rules are meant to stop money laundering and make sure people are who they say they are. First, crypto platforms must now check users' identities using live
Starting in 2026, crypto companies in the EU will begin gathering tax details from users. This is part of the EU's DAC8 rules. Many people think this means the end of crypto privacy. But that's not quite true. The EU set January 1, 2026, as the start date for data collection. However, the first ful
