Regulation News
BlockFi Creditors Achieve 100% Recovery Through FTX Claims Sale
BlockFi's bankruptcy administrator secured full recovery for customers on allowed claims after monetizing the company's FTX bankruptcy claims at a premium price.
Kalshi Launches First CFTC-Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures in US History
Kalshi's crypto perpetual futures reached $17.98 million in daily open interest after becoming the first US platform to offer CFTC-regulated perpetuals on May 29.
US Senate Set to Unveil Crypto Tax Legislation by Fall 2026
The Senate is preparing to release dedicated crypto tax legislation this fall, following House passage of the PARITY Act and a Senate Banking Committee vote advancing related digital asset rules.
Hong Kong Issues First Stablecoin Licenses to HSBC-Led Consortium
Hong Kong issued its first stablecoin licenses in April to a consortium led by HSBC and Standard Chartered, as the territory advances its broader digital asset licensing framework.
Japan Slashes Crypto Capital Gains Tax From 55% to a Flat 20%
Japan's Cabinet approved reclassifying over 100 cryptocurrencies under securities law, cutting the top capital gains tax rate from 55% to a flat 20% in a major reform push.
Drift Protocol's $285 Million Exploit Tied to Suspected North Korean Hackers
Investigators suspect North Korean-affiliated hackers used a long-term social engineering campaign with pre-signed hidden authorizations to drain $285 million from Drift Protocol.
Russia Confirms September Target for Nationwide Digital Ruble Rollout
The Central Bank of Russia has confirmed September 2026 as the target date for a nationwide rollout of its Digital Ruble CBDC after years of pilot testing.
China's Total Crypto Ban Remains Unchanged Heading Into Autumn 2026
China continues to prohibit crypto mining, trading, exchange services, and marketing, a stance that has held steady even as most of Asia moves toward clearer licensing frameworks.
EU's MiCA Regulation Enters Full Enforcement Phase Across Member States
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation now applies in full across all 27 EU member states, setting uniform licensing and operational rules for exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin issuers.