Ghana Moves to License Crypto Firms, Citing Revenue and Oversight Goals

The Ghanaian central bank is set to introduce a draft regulatory framework for licensing digital asset companies by September. Acknowledging Crypto’s Enduring Presence The Ghanaian central bank has reiterated its goal to license digital asset companies, stating that a draft regulatory framework to oversee them is set to be tabled in the nation’s parliament by … Read more

GENIUS Act Spurs First US-Compliant Stablecoin Launch

Following the passage of the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoin issuance, Anchorage Digital has partnered with Ethena Labs to launch a U.S.-compliant version of the USDtb stablecoin. A New Era for Stablecoin Compliance Just days after U.S. lawmakers passed sweeping digital asset legislation—including the landmark GENIUS Act regulating stablecoin issuance—Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto … Read more

South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies

A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds. Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reportedly issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, urging them to limit the … Read more

SEC Grants, Then Halts, Approval for Crypto ETF With XRP: Expert Calls It ‘Bizarre Situation’

A high-profile crypto ETF holding bitcoin, ether, XRP, and more wins SEC approval, but a surprise stay halts its launch, leaving markets hanging in suspense. SEC Stay Delays Launch of Bitwise ETF Featuring Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and More The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a major multi-asset crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) on July … Read more

Coinshares Claims First Continental Europe MiCA Asset Manager Status

Coinshares Asset Management has become the first continental European regulated asset manager authorized under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Coinshares Asset Management Reaches MiCA Regulatory Milestone According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the authorization, granted by the French Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) to the French subsidiary of Coinshares International Limited, … Read more

‘Crypto Queen’ Cynthia Lummis Calls for Senate to Cancel August Recess and Stay in Session

While Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson made the controversial move to shut down the House early to prevent Congress from grilling Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner and convicted sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, the so-called “Crypto Queen,” published a press release on Tuesday afternoon imploring the Senate to remain in session for the … Read more

US Senators Unveil Draft Bill to Overhaul Crypto Regulation Framework

A sweeping Senate draft bill sets the stage for overhauling U.S. crypto regulation, proposing clear classifications, limited SEC oversight, and exemptions to accelerate compliant crypto innovation. Senate Draft Bill Builds on CLARITY Act Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Bill Hagerty, and Bernie Moreno announced on July 22 that they have released a digital asset market … Read more

Brian Quintenz Suddenly Dropped From CFTC Chair Nomination Vote Roster

Brian Quintenz, former commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and current head of policy at the crypto arm of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has unexpectedly disappeared from the vote roster, according to Lydia Beyoud of Bloomberg. Quintenz had been nominated to lead the commission by U.S. President Donald Trump, but … Read more

US Government Puts Stamp of Approval on Key Digital Asset in Historic First Move

SEC Chair confirms first-ever U.S. government stamp of approval on a key digital asset, signaling a breakthrough moment for blockchain adoption in mainstream financial infrastructure. SEC Chair Confirms Historic Pivot: Stablecoins Now Core to US Financial Future A pivotal shift in U.S. regulatory posture is underway as stablecoins gain unprecedented government recognition, signaling potential upgrades … Read more

GENIUS Act Poised to Reshape Global Stablecoin Landscape, Experts Say

Experts believe the recently passed GENIUS Act in the U.S. will significantly influence global stablecoin regulation, establishing compliance standards that non-U.S. issuers must meet to access U.S. financial systems. GENIUS Act Sets Global Stablecoin Precedent Experts suggest that the GENIUS Act, while a U.S. law, is poised to set a significant global precedent for stablecoin … Read more