U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins has confirmed that the agency wants to formalize an innovation exemption by the end of the year or early 2026 to give crypto and fintech projects a clear path to operate under regulatory supervision. Summary SEC Chair Paul Atkins has reaffirmed plans to formalize an innovation exemption…
India tops the world in crypto adoption, but policy remains split between encouragement of state-backed digital currency and caution toward private, unregulated assets. Summary India ranks first in the 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index, with over 100 million users, while policy direction remains under evaluation. Finance and Commerce Ministers offered differing remarks on crypto in…
India is set to introduce a digital currency backed by the nation’s Reserve Bank as it continues its cautious approach to regulating cryptocurrency. Summary India plans to launch an RBI-backed digital currency to substitute crypto. The new digital currency is aimed at replacing paper notes, offering fast, secure, and traceable transactions. The government plans to…
The European Commission is reportedly drafting new rules that would grant ESMA greater supervision over cryptocurrency companies, instead of leaving it up to local regulators. Summary EU lawmakers are reportedly drafting reforms to give ESMA direct oversight of crypto firms, shifting authority away from national regulators. The proposal has sparked backlash from smaller EU states…
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 rapid maturation of onchain finance is bringing the industry to a crossroads. With the passage of the GENIUS Act and the ongoing momentum behind the CLARITY Act, the regulatory conversation is…
Vietnam is moving ahead with its crypto market plans, outlining a framework to license a few exchanges under a new pilot program. Summary Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance plans to license only a small number of crypto exchanges under its newly launched five-year pilot program. The counntry aims to regulate crypto issuance, trading, and payments within…
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 GENIUS Act was supposed to bring clarity to stablecoins, and in many ways, it has. For the first time, there’s a clear federal framework: issuers now have to fully collateralize their…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Interest in the tokenization of real-world assets has propelled the market to a $23 billion valuation in 2025. Yet, continued success hinges on robust infrastructure. Summary Tokenization is gaining traction — with…
Mike Selig, chief counsel of the SEC’s cryptocurrency task force, is emerging as the frontrunner to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Politico, Selig, a former partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher and one-time law clerk to ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo, is reportedly pulling ahead of other candidates in the private selection…
Alchemy Pay is navigating Europe’s new MiCA regime by locking down an exclusive partnership with the licensed ZBX Group. The move provides the regulatory clarity needed to deploy its fiat gateway crypto users across the continent, sidestepping a major industry hurdle. Summary Alchemy Pay secured EU market access through an exclusive partnership with MiCA-licensed ZBX…
