Crypto Regulations

Czech Republic Appoints New Minister Following M Bitcoin Scandal

Czech Republic Appoints New Minister Following $45M Bitcoin Scandal

Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Tuesday appointed Eva Decroix as the country’s new justice minister, replacing Pavel Blažek after a weeks-long controversy over a $45m Bitcoin donation from a convicted criminal. The move follows a growing political storm surrounding Blažek, who accepted a Bitcoin payment on behalf of the state from Tomáš Jirčovský, […]

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UK Insolvency Service Appoints First Crypto Specialist – What This Means for BTC Seizures

UK Insolvency Service Appoints First Crypto Specialist – What This Means for BTC Seizures

The UK Insolvency Service on Monday named its first crypto intelligence specialist, marking a major step in the government’s efforts to trace and recover digital assets such as Bitcoin from bankrupt individuals and criminal cases. Andrew Small, a former economic crime investigator with the police, will lead the charge as crypto ownership becomes increasingly common

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Crypto Regulation Shake-Up: SEC Wins .1M Fraud Case as California Trials Bitcoin Fees

Crypto Regulation Shake-Up: SEC Wins $1.1M Fraud Case as California Trials Bitcoin Fees

This week in crypto regulation, U.S. lawmakers and state officials drew attention across the digital asset sector with developments ranging from delayed disclosures and enforcement criticisms to landmark crypto-friendly legislation in California. The regulatory environment continues to evolve, sometimes sharply divided between federal hesitations and state-level innovation. Texas Congressman Slammed for Delayed Bitcoin Disclosure In

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Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulations to Take Effect August 1 – Here’s What Changes

Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulations to Take Effect August 1 – Here’s What Changes

Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulations will officially take effect on August 1, 2025, according to a Gazette notice published Thursday, following the ordinance’s ratification on May 30. The new law introduces a licensing framework for stablecoin issuers and service providers operating in Hong Kong. The first batch of licenses is expected to be granted later this

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Citadel to Double Down on Crypto Trading This Year Under SEC’s New Regulatory Regime

Citadel to Double Down on Crypto Trading This Year Under SEC’s New Regulatory Regime

US market maker Citadel Securities is considering expanding into crypto trading this year, once clear SEC regulations are in place. Citadel President Jim Esposito is confident that the asset class has surpassed the “point of no return.” Speaking at a Piper Sandler conference on Thursday, he said that institutional investors are taking crypto seriously. “Crypto

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South Korea Elects Pro-Bitcoin President, Spot Crypto ETFs on the Way?

South Korea Elects Pro-Bitcoin President, Spot Crypto ETFs on the Way?

Lee Jae-myung took the South Korean presidential oath on Wednesday, after winning with 49.42% of the votes. The pro-crypto president made several vows, including the country’s economic renewal and recovery after the martial law crisis. Both leading presidential candidates, Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party) and Kim Moon-soo (People’s Power Party), are in favor of pro-crypto regulations,

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Crypto Remains Illegal in Pakistan Despite State-Led Bitcoin Initiatives

Crypto Remains Illegal in Pakistan Despite State-Led Bitcoin Initiatives

Despite increasing government-backed initiatives promoting Bitcoin adoption, Pakistan’s top financial authorities the State Bank and Ministry of Finance clarified on Thursday that cryptocurrency remains banned, with all related transactions deemed illegal under existing laws. As per local media reports, during a recent meeting official meeting on Finance and Revenue, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal clarified that

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This Week in Crypto Regulation: Judge Torres Blocks SEC-Ripple Deal, and Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner Sparks Outrage

This Week in Crypto Regulation: Judge Torres Blocks SEC-Ripple Deal, and Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner Sparks Outrage

If you thought crypto regulation in the U.S. was chaotic before, this past week has flung us into an entirely new era of high-stakes showdowns, political grandstanding, and judicial reality checks. From Judge Torres’ bombshell ruling in the SEC-Ripple case to Trump’s meme coin dinners and the Senate’s uneasy embrace of stablecoins, the crypto regulation

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Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Four New Bills Targeting Crypto Regulation

Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Four New Bills Targeting Crypto Regulation

Key Takeaways: Michigan introduced four new bills aimed at defining crypto policy and limiting federal control over digital assets. One bill would allow public pension funds to invest in Bitcoin through regulated exchange-traded products. Another bill proposes a state-level ban on supporting or promoting a U.S. central bank digital currency. Michigan lawmakers introduced four new

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SEC ‘Playing Regulatory Jenga’: Commissioner Crenshaw Slams Agency’s New Crypto Approach

SEC ‘Playing Regulatory Jenga’: Commissioner Crenshaw Slams Agency’s New Crypto Approach

The sole Democratic Commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, recently criticized the agency’s new regulatory approach toward cryptocurrencies, warning that the watchdog is playing a “dangerous” game. Crypto Regulation’s Jenga Tower In her remarks at the SEC Speak event, SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw said that the regulatory agency is undermining

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