Hong Kong Regulators Move Forward With Crypto Licensing Frameworks

The Hong Kong SFC and FSTB publish consultation results and launch a new review of advisory and management regimes for virtual‑asset service providers. Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 24 December 2025 that they have concluded consultations on legislative proposals for virtual‑asset (VA) dealer and … Read more

SEC Says No Trading Occurred as 3 Platforms and 4 Clubs Allegedly Locked Retail Withdrawals

The SEC moved swiftly against alleged crypto fraud, accusing multiple trading platforms and investment clubs of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar scheme that lured retail investors through social media, messaging apps and fake AI-driven trading promises. SEC Alleges Social Media Crypto Scam Targeted US Retail Investors The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Dec. 22 announced … Read more

Report: Erebor Secures $350M as Investors Bet on Regulated Crypto Banking

Digital bank Erebor Bank has quietly raised $350 million at a multibillion-dollar valuation, signaling renewed investor appetite for regulated institutions willing to bank crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and defense-sector firms, according to reporting from Axios citing “multiple sources.” Erebor Raises $350M as It Prepares to Launch Digital-First Bank Erebor’s latest financing reportedly values the digital-first … Read more

From Gray Area to Growth: Ghana Formalizes Crypto Sector

Ghana has officially legalized cryptocurrency trading following the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025. Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama said the law ends years of regulatory uncertainty, giving youth and entrepreneurs a safe framework to trade digital assets. A New Era of Oversight Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit … Read more

Pro Crypto US Regulators Form ‘Dream Team’ as SEC–CFTC Alignment Builds Breakout Pressure

Crypto market optimism is surging as unified SEC and CFTC leadership points to clear rules, lighter friction, and stronger U.S. backing, accelerating expectations for institutional adoption and a decisive regulatory turning point for digital assets. Digital Asset Sentiment Rises With SEC and CFTC Leadership Seen Converging on Clarity Bullish developments across U.S. financial regulation are … Read more

Bitcoin Mining Promises Under Fire as SEC Alleges $48.5M Investor Funds Were Misused

Federal regulators are tightening the vise on crypto investment schemes, spotlighting alleged fraud tied to bitcoin mining that raised nearly $100 million while misleading thousands of investors about operations, capacity and the use of their money. SEC Alleges Massive Capacity Gaps in Bitcoin Mining Venture That Pulled in $95.6M A federal enforcement action highlights risks … Read more

Senators Confirm CLARITY Act January Markup as Crypto Market Structure Framework Advances

Senate leaders have locked in a January 2026 markup for the CLARITY Act, signaling real momentum on long-awaited U.S. crypto market structure rules that could redefine SEC and CFTC authority and unlock institutional adoption. January Markup Set for Landmark Crypto Market Structure Bill White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks shared on social media … Read more

Michael Selig Confirmed as CFTC Chair, Putting Crypto Market Structure at a Regulatory Turning Point

The Senate confirmed Michael Selig to lead the CFTC, setting the stage for expanded crypto oversight, renewed momentum on digital asset regulation, and a reshaping of U.S. market structure policy as jurisdictional lines face mounting pressure. Senate Vote Signals Shift in Crypto Regulatory Direction A leadership change at a key U.S. market regulator marks a … Read more

Crypto Industry Moves to Defend Stablecoin Rewards as GENIUS Act Interpretation Tightens

More than 125 organizations and companies are pressing Congress to preserve stablecoin rewards, warning that reinterpreting the GENIUS Act would limit consumer choice, weaken competition, and unravel a hard-won regulatory balance. Industry Coalition Defends Stablecoin Rewards Under GENIUS Act A coalition of digital asset and fintech groups moved to head off potential limits on stablecoin … Read more

SEC Confirms Constructive Crypto Stance as Privacy and Innovation Anchor Current Policy Direction

U.S. regulators signaled a friendlier future for crypto, emphasizing innovation, privacy, and individual empowerment as the SEC outlined potential regulatory paths that could reshape digital assets and limit surveillance-heavy oversight. SEC Positions Crypto as a Core Driver of 21st Century Financial Infrastructure Regulators outlined a more constructive approach to digital assets during a policy discussion … Read more