Coinbase Spotlights Davos Momentum Toward Tokenization and CLARITY Act

Tokenization and U.S. crypto rules moved to the center of global finance as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Davos talks showed regulators, banks, and corporations aligning around digital assets and the CLARITY Act. Tokenization, Crypto Regulation Take Center Stage at Davos Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on Jan. 24 reflections … Read more

Bullish Shift as SEC Allows Nasdaq Bitcoin ETF Options to Operate at Scale

Nasdaq has cleared the way for significantly expanded trading in bitcoin and ethereum-linked options after a fast-tracked SEC greenlight removed long-standing contract limits on major crypto ETFs. SEC Steps Aside as Nasdaq Expands Crypto ETF Options — A Bullish Setup for Traders The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice on Jan. 21 … Read more

Brazil Streamlines Rules for Banking Institutions Entering The Crypto Market

The Central Bank of Brazil issued new rules for banking institutions and brokers operating with crypto assets in the country. IN 701/2026 establishes that these will have to be certified by an independent company to comply with established requirements, including asset segregation. Central Bank of Brazil Pushes New Institutional Rules For Crypto Brokers Brazil is … Read more

Thailand SEC to Launch Spot Crypto ETFs With New Market‑Making System

Thailand’s securities regulator is reportedly preparing to launch spot cryptocurrency ETFs with a new market‑making system designed to ensure liquidity and stable trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Solving the Liquidity Puzzle Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed plans to introduce a robust market-making system to support the upcoming launch of spot … Read more

XRP Legal Status Reaffirmed as SEC Remains Blocked From Core Security Claim

XRP’s legal standing under U.S. securities law is considered settled after the Ripple ruling, but renewed scrutiny of dropped crypto enforcement cases is reviving debate over whether regulators can revisit issues already decided by the courts. XRP Non-Security Classification Reasserted, Reducing Long-Term Regulatory Risk XRP’s legal status under U.S. securities law remains a settled but … Read more

White House Advisor Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Will Happen, Locking in Pro-Crypto Momentum

U.S. crypto legislation is inevitable, and delaying action risks harsher rules later as Washington debates whether to lock in influence now or surrender control of a multi-trillion-dollar market to future political backlash. Crypto’s Regulatory Future Is Certain, Industry Influence Is Not, White House Advisor Says Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital … Read more

David Sacks and Eric Trump Weigh In at Davos as Senate Delay Stalls CLARITY Act

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate after advancing out of the House last fall, with industry divisions now complicating its path forward. As lawmakers debate amendments behind closed doors, prominent voices such as David Sacks and Eric Trump have publicly framed the delay … Read more

‘Anti-Innovation’: Experts Slam Nigeria’s ‘Disproportionate’ Capital Requirements for Crypto Firms

The Nigerian SEC has sharply raised minimum capital requirements for digital asset firms, with offering platforms now needing about $704,000 and exchanges and custodians $1.4 million. Experts describe new capital requirements as “anti-innovation,” and warn that they could drive talent abroad. Significant Hikes in Capital Demands The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) revised minimum … Read more

CFTC’s ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative Signals New Bullish Regime for Digital Assets

The CFTC signals a major shift toward clearer, lighter-touch oversight of digital assets and blockchain markets, aiming to modernize U.S. financial regulation and boost innovation as crypto grows into a multitrillion-dollar force, according to chairman Mike Selig. Regulatory Uncertainty Cracks as CFTC’s ‘Future-Proof’ Plan Boosts Digital Asset Upside Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures … Read more

Coinbase Disputes White House Hostility Claims, Calls Crypto Bill Talks ‘Super Constructive’

Coinbase is pushing back against claims of White House resistance to crypto policy, as high-stakes negotiations over banking yield, market structure legislation, and industry influence expose deepening tensions between crypto firms, regulators, and traditional banks. Coinbase CEO Disputes Claims of Hostility in Crypto Market Structure Talks Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer of crypto exchange Coinbase … Read more