
US Regulators Propose Bank-Like ID Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers
US federal agencies are pushing for stablecoin issuers to adopt bank-level customer identification programs under the Bank Secrecy Act.
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US federal agencies are pushing for stablecoin issuers to adopt bank-level customer identification programs under the Bank Secrecy Act.

Malta's financial regulator is seeking public input on a new framework to oversee decentralized finance (DeFi) and DAOs, aligning with MiCA standards.

Ireland's government has released its first comprehensive digital asset assessment in seven years, highlighting significant financial crime risks.

Canadian financial platform Wealthsimple has launched a new app offering event-based prediction markets, powered by Kalshi, following recent regulatory approval.

Alexander Mashinsky, former CEO of the collapsed crypto lender Celsius, is now permanently banned from CFTC registration following fraud charges.

CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, alleging misclassification of crypto derivatives that could destabilize traditional markets.

US financial regulators are pushing for new rules that would require stablecoin platforms to collect customer identification data, mirroring traditional banking standards.

G7 nations are calling for coordinated global efforts to combat North Korean crypto theft and broader cybercrime, citing billions in stolen digital assets.

Malta's financial regulator is exploring how MiCA rules could apply to DeFi, questioning if decentralization should be viewed as a spectrum.

A federal judge has rejected Michelle Bond's request to dismiss campaign finance charges, meaning the wife of former FTX exec Ryan Salame will face trial.

Rodney "Bitcoin Rodney" Burton has pleaded guilty to conspiracy in connection with the massive $1.8 billion HyperFund cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.

France's cybersecurity agency will require all certified products to adopt quantum-resistant encryption by 2027, with full adoption targeted for 2030.

CME Group's CEO announces plans to sue the CFTC, alleging that Kalshi's perpetual futures approval violates the Dodd-Frank Act's definition of a swap.

Kentucky's Attorney General has filed suit against Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Webull over the offering of sports event contracts.

Major gambling organizations are pressing U.S. lawmakers to ban prediction markets from sports betting, seeking clearer regulatory boundaries.

Kentucky regulators are moving to restrict prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, creating a potential conflict with national political figures.

A Republican candidate supported by a significant crypto PAC has won a key Alabama primary, signaling growing digital asset industry influence.

Prediction market platform Kalshi is boosting its surveillance capabilities with a new software partnership as regulatory battles over event-based contracts intensify.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has voiced strong opposition to any potential presidential pardon for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

Illinois has surprised the crypto industry by implementing a new 0.2% tax on digital asset business activities, sparking widespread concern.

Crypto exchange Bybit has been flagged by Singapore's financial regulator for potentially misleading investors about its licensed status within the city-state.

Several high-profile cryptocurrency legal cases, including those of Polymarket, Tornado Cash, and Alex Mashinsky, are progressing through the courts.

China's central bank is intensifying its focus on stablecoins, acknowledging their expanding role in cross-border payments and calling for stronger global regulation.

BitGo has rolled out a new infrastructure platform to help European crypto businesses meet the stringent requirements of the upcoming MiCA regulation.