Regulations News

In a recent statement, Lisa Gordon, chair of investment bank Cavendish, proposed that the UK should implement a tax on cryptocurrency transactions to shift investor attention back to local stock markets.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a notable step into the cryptocurrency sector by hosting its first-ever roundtable focused on digital asset regulations.

Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has intervened to stop Ethena GmbH, a subsidiary of the Frankfurt-based Ethena Labs, from offering its USD-pegged stablecoin, USDe, to the public.

Australia’s Labor government has unveiled a new set of rules aimed at regulating the crypto sector, bringing platforms like exchanges and custody services under existing financial regulations.

South Korea is intensifying its crackdown on overseas crypto exchanges operating without proper registration, targeting platforms like KuCoin, BitMEX, CoinW, Bitunix, and KCEX.

U.S. regulators have clarified that proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining does not fall under federal securities laws, offering relief to miners wary of potential oversight.

Pakistan is taking bold steps toward establishing a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrency regulation, aiming to boost its digital economy and attract global investment.