In a move to formalize its crypto policy, New York City has launched the nation’s first office dedicated to digital assets and blockchain technology. Summary NYC becomes the first U.S. city to launch an official digital assets and blockchain office. The office will coordinate crypto policy and foster collaboration between city agencies and blockchain innovators….
Volatility Shares has made a new regulatory filing that could reshape how traders gain exposure to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Summary Volatility Shares filed for 5x leveraged ETFs on BTC, ETH, and SOL. The SEC has yet to clear 3x products, making approval uncertain. Funds could debut in early 2026 if filings…
Figure Technology Solutions has expanded access to its YLDS, a yield-bearing security token registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, by deploying it to Sui. Summary Figure’s regulated stablecoin YLDS now natively deployed on Sui. The partnership boosts Sui’s real-world assets and DeFi ecosystem. Sui’s total value locked in DeFi is roughly $3.46 billion….
Kenya has established its first legal framework for the crypto industry, compelling every virtual asset service provider operating within its borders to seek a formal license. This ends a prolonged period of regulatory uncertainty for the sector. Summary Kenya’s parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, creating the country’s first crypto licensing framework….
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The United States’ biggest banks are afraid. Not of a financial crisis, not of cyberattacks, not of geopolitical shocks. They’re afraid of yield-bearing stablecoins paying customers interest. Summary Banks fear yield-bearing stablecoins…
The Bank of Russia is reportedly allowing select commercial banks to enter the crypto market under strict supervision. Officials say capital restrictions and transparency rules are essential to prevent systemic risk and regulatory blind spots. Summary Russia is reportedly allowing select commercial banks to handle crypto under strict capital and transparency rules to limit systemic…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will postpone the implementation of the Basel Committee’s crypto regulations from 2026 to 2027 to give banks more time to adjust. Summary Singapore’s central bank has postponed the implementation of Basel’s new crypto asset capital rules to 2027 or later following industry feedback about adjustment concerns. Hong Kong and the…
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has issued a stark warning about the risk to “free internet” and privacy as governments around the world push forward with sweeping measures that, he says, are quietly stripping away fundamental freedoms under the guise of regulation and safety. Summary Telegram CEO Pavel Durov marked his 41st birthday with…
The Banque de France is advocating for the European Securities and Markets Authority to become the sole regulator for the bloc’s crypto markets, a move that would consolidate supervisory power in Paris. Summary France’s central bank is urging the EU to grant ESMA full authority over crypto regulation, calling it key to preserving Europe’s monetary…
Swedish lawmaker Rickard Nordin has filed a motion to the Finance Committee suggesting a tax exemption on the use of Bitcoin for every day transactions. Summary Swedish MP Rickard Nordin has proposed removing the 30% capital gains tax on small Bitcoin transactions to encourage everyday use. Nordin also called for adding Bitcoin to Sweden’s foreign…
