Colombian Tax Watchdog Strengthens VASP Reporting Requirements

DIAN, the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs, issued a new Resolution that strengthens the data reporting requirements for virtual assets service providers (VASPs), becoming informants starting in 2026. The move seeks to avoid tax evasion using crypto assets and seeks to streamline these processes. Colombia Strengthens Data Reporting Requirements For VASPs The National Directorate … Read more

Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief

Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and clearinghouses greater operational certainty. CFTC Clarifies Oversight for Event-Based Derivatives Event-based derivatives are receiving clearer regulatory treatment as oversight adapts to evolving instruments. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission … Read more

Cambodia Extradites Billionaire Chen Zhi to China in Billion-Dollar Crypto Scam

Cambodian authorities extradited billionaire Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group, to China on Jan. 7 after his arrest with two associates. He is accused of orchestrating one of the world’s largest crypto scams, involving forced labor “scam factories” in Cambodia. Major Breakthrough in Transnational Crypto Fraud Investigation Cambodian authorities announced Jan. 7 that they have … Read more

China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?

China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises Alarm Over US Stablecoin Policy China is pulling ahead in digital money as U.S. … Read more

Ripple Confirms XRP Is Already Cleared in US — Clarity Act Could Unlock the Next Surge

XRP stands apart with rare U.S. regulatory clarity after decisive court rulings, giving Ripple’s token a defined legal status while much of crypto remains in limbo and awaits broader legislation to unlock growth. XRP’s Court-Backed Status Sets It Apart in US Crypto Regulation XRP already has clear regulatory standing in the United States following court … Read more

$360B Bank Cash Machine Under Threat: Stablecoin Rewards Spark Washington Power Struggle Over Future of Dollar

A $360 billion U.S. banking revenue stream faces pressure as lawmakers revisit stablecoin rewards, a move Coinbase warns could reshape dollar payments, ignite competition in fees, and accelerate commerce moving onchain across the U.S. financial system. Stablecoin Rewards Aren’t a Banking Crisis—They’re a Payments Revolution Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad shared on social media … Read more

48 Countries Commit to Crypto Transparency as New Reporting Framework Takes Hold

Crypto markets are entering a more regulated phase as governments expand coordinated data-sharing rules, signaling broader tax oversight while pushing digital assets closer to mainstream financial systems across multiple jurisdictions. 48 Jurisdictions Move Toward Crypto Data Sharing, Signaling End of Tax Secrecy Governments are escalating global coordination on digital asset taxation as transparency standards widen. … Read more

Anti-Crypto Commissioner Exits SEC, Signaling Pro-Innovation Shift for Digital Assets

A major shake-up at the SEC is reshaping expectations for crypto oversight, with a departing commissioner known for strict views giving way to leadership seen as more open to digital asset innovation. SEC Commissioner Exit Signals Bullish Shift in Crypto Regulatory Tone A leadership transition with implications for crypto oversight emerged at a key regulator. … Read more

Warren Davidson’s New Year Reflections Remember Bitcoin’s Raison D’être

Congressman Warren Davidson reflected on the origin of bitcoin and its true purpose. As part of his New Year’s message, Davidson remarked that bitcoin’s promise was not to be “an illiquid inflating asset” but a “permission-less, peer-to-peer payment system,” as envisioned by Satoshi Nakamoto. Representative Warren Davidson’s New Year’s Message Puts Bitcoin In Perspective Representative … Read more

US Crypto Policy Flips Pro-Growth as SEC Rulemaking Replaces Enforcement Crackdowns

U.S. crypto regulation has flipped pro-growth as the SEC embraces clarity, rulemaking, and institutional adoption, slashing enforcement risk and signaling a durable policy reset that positions America to lead digital finance. SEC Pivots to Clarity as US Pushes for Digital Asset Leadership The U.S. digital asset regulatory landscape has entered a decisively pro-growth phase as … Read more