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The SEC’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda signals a broader push to modernize U.S. capital markets through crypto clarity, IPO reform, and expanded private market access. Why the SEC Is Recasting Market Rules Around Innovation Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins released a July 7 statement on the 2026 Regulatory Agenda, placing crypto, IPOs, and … Read more
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted two more cryptocurrency firms—GIGX Technologies and Kucoin Nigeria Limited—into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). Expanding the Sandbox Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted two additional virtual asset service providers (VASPs) into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP), following the recent entry of Luno Nigeria … Read more
ABcripto, the Brazilian Cryptoeconomy Association, asked the central bank to suspend a proposal to introduce a 24-hour delay for large stablecoin remittances. The organization explained that such a measure would affect transparent market actors using regulated entities, while illicit actors would remain untouched. ABcripto to Suspend Proposal For 24 Hour Stablecoin Remittance Lock The cryptocurrency … Read more
On July 3, ESMA issued a statement warning that some event contracts resembling binary options could fall under current derivatives regulation. The regulator stressed that firms offering these instruments should assess whether these contracts fall under this classification to comply with regulatory requirements. Europe Puts Its Sights on Binary Options-Like Event Markets The European Securities … Read more
The Brazilian central bank has now included VASPS under Type 3 classification, with the same requirements as brokerage and securities distribution firms. Furthermore, the rules passed exclude VASPs from receiving Segment 5 classification, a simplified regime for institutions with a low risk profile. Central Bank of Brazil Equalizes Compliance Treatment Between VASPs and Securities Brokerages … Read more
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said Project Crypto delivers what he described as “historic” regulatory clarity, allowing digital asset issuers to determine before launch whether a token qualifies as a security subject to SEC oversight. He framed the initiative as a shift toward predictable rules that give entrepreneurs and investors upfront certainty while supporting compliant blockchain-based … Read more
Taiwan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing its first dedicated crypto law, and designated the Financial Supervisory Commission as the sole regulator. Strict Licensing and Operational Requirements Taiwan’s Legislature on June 30 approved the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing the island’s first dedicated cryptocurrency law and designating the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) as the … Read more
Circle shares fell sharply on Tuesday, after a consortium of more than 140 companies, including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, and Blackrock, unveiled a new stablecoin built to compete directly with USDC. The stock CRCL closed down approximately 16.5%, trading as low as $63.10 after opening near $72.46. The prior close on June 29 was $75.96. The … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the public on June 30, 2026, to weigh in on how it regulates exchange-traded funds built around crypto assets, event contracts, and other nontraditional holdings. SEC Opens Review With 27 Questions The agency published Release No. 33-11426, a formal request for comment that poses 27 questions but … Read more
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority published its final cryptoasset rulebook on June 30, lowering the capital floor for stablecoin issuers to 1% of issued value as it set an October 2027 deadline for firms to win authorization. A Landmark Framework Lands The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s financial regulator, on June 30 finalized a sweeping … Read more