Malta Opposes ESMA Push for EU Crypto Oversight
Malta opposes a push to centralize oversight of major crypto firms under ESMA, saying MiCA is still too new and extra layers could hurt EU competitiveness.
Regulation
Hong Kong Legislators Launch HK-Korea Web3 Policy Alliance for AI and Stablecoin Rules
Hong Kong Legislative Council members have established the Hong Kong-Korea Web3 Policy Promotion Alliance, focusing on coordinating AI and stablecoin regulatory frameworks between the two jurisdictions.
Coin Center: Trump’s Pro-Crypto Talk Doesn’t Shield Privacy Developers From Prosecution
Coin Center says the Trump administration's pro-crypto rhetoric hasn't stopped active prosecutions against privacy tool developers, leaving them in a deepening legal dilemma.
US Lawmakers Propose Stablecoin Tax Exemption for Small Crypto Transactions
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a draft crypto tax bill that would exempt stablecoin transactions below a set threshold from capital gains reporting, offering relief for everyday crypto payments.
SEC and CFTC Joint Crypto Regulation Guidance Takes Effect Monday
The SEC and CFTC's joint guidance on crypto regulations officially takes effect Monday, March 23, setting new compliance requirements for digital asset platforms and market participants.
Hong Kong Brokerage Account Limits Draw Controversy as Industry Pushes for Tailored Virtual Asset Rules
The president of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Professionals Association warns that brokerage account registration limits are controversial and that virtual asset regulation needs its own framework separate from traditional finance rules.
SEC Defines Crypto Securities and Atkins Unveils Regulatory Framework: March 19-20 Crypto News
The SEC released its first formal definitions clarifying which crypto assets qualify as securities, while Chairman Paul Atkins detailed the commission's updated approach to digital asset oversight.
Senate Republicans Hold Closed-Door Meeting on Cryptocurrency Yield Regulation
Senate Republicans held a closed-door meeting to discuss cryptocurrency yield regulation, signaling a critical and sensitive phase in broader digital asset legislation negotiations.
SEC and CFTC Crypto Guidelines Clarify Most Digital Assets Are Not Securities
The US SEC and CFTC have issued new cryptocurrency guidance clarifying that most digital assets are not securities. Here is what changed and why it matters.
$LIBRA Token Scandal Expands as Milei Probed
Argentine President Milei faces investigation over $LIBRA token scandal that caused $80-100M in investor losses. Judicial documents show $5M payment allegation.
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Banning Fed CBDC Issuance Until 2030
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC until 2030, citing privacy and surveillance concerns. The bill now advances to the House.
Tokenized stocks face SEC guardrails as Nasdaq outlines path
Nasdaq tokenized securities, Kraken xStocks, SEC approval for tokenized stocks: Nasdaq details path; SEC rules frame access; Kraken via Backed Finance; no deal.
Hong Kong SFC Introduces New Virtual Asset Regulations
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission, led by CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee, announced new virtual asset regulations at Consensus 2026, introducing margin financing and perpetual contracts for select investors.
Hong Kong SFC Reappoints Julia Leung as CEO for Two Years
Hong Kong SFC reappoints Julia Leung as CEO for another two-year term, emphasizing her role in regulatory frameworks for digital assets.
Hong Kong to Approve First HKD Stablecoin Licenses by 2026
Hong Kong plans to introduce a HKD stablecoin by 2026 under a clear regulatory framework, impacting various sectors with regulatory clarity.
