SEC Chair outlines plans for cryptocurrency taxonomy to define digital asset classification
The SEC is developing a classification framework to clarify regulatory treatment of digital assets, addressing longstanding industry uncertainty around securities laws and compliance requirements.
Japan considers rules to limit cryptocurrency holdings by listed companies
Japanese regulators are considering imposing limits on cryptocurrency holdings by publicly traded companies to address financial stability risks and enhance investor protection measures.
Bybit study finds 16 blockchains possess protocol-level fund freezing capabilities
Bybit research reveals 16 blockchains can freeze funds at protocol level, highlighting regulatory compliance capabilities and potential centralization risks in decentralized systems.
Tokyo exchange operator considers limits on digital asset treasury firms
Japan Exchange Group considers restricting digital asset treasury firms to enhance market stability and regulatory oversight amid global cryptocurrency compliance trends.
Metaplanet shares fall 7% as Japan considers crypto hoarding clampdown
Metaplanet’s 7% decline reflects market sensitivity to Japan’s potential crypto regulations, highlighting how government policy impacts corporate Bitcoin strategies and investor confidence.
US government shutdown concludes after President Trump signs funding legislation
The resolution prevents prolonged economic disruption and restores federal operations, demonstrating governmental stability mechanisms during budgetary disagreements.
Cleartoken gains UK FCA approval for regulated digital-asset settlement launch
UK FCA approval enables regulated digital-asset settlement, advancing institutional adoption and compliance standards in cryptocurrency markets through Cleartoken’s new service.
Criminals abuse Australian cybercrime platform to drain cryptocurrency wallets
Criminals are exploiting Australia’s official cybercrime reporting system to steal cryptocurrency, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in digital asset security infrastructure and regulatory oversight gaps.
President Trump signs bill ending the US government shutdown
The bill signing resolves a temporary funding lapse that halted non-essential federal operations, restoring government services and pay for affected employees.
U.S. House passes bill ending record government shutdown
The House passage of this bill concludes the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, restoring government operations and funding for affected agencies and employees.
