Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Today, stablecoins already move real money and power a large share of on-chain settlement. McKinsey puts daily stablecoin transaction volumes at roughly $30 billion, and if that figure is even close to…
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Japan is edging closer to approving spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, with regulators signaling that the first products could be cleared for listing as early as 2028. Summary Japan plans to allow spot crypto ETFs as early as 2028, pending regulatory changes. Major financial groups are positioning to launch the first products. Policy reforms and rising…
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 crypto industry is hiring the wrong marketers, and it’s costing the market real money. The sector’s post-exchange-traded fund visibility has vaulted crypto into mainstream finance, but many teams still staff marketing…
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 global conversation around crypto regulation usually starts with laws and ends with enforcement. Is that bad? Not necessarily, but it is missing a big part of the puzzle. What it misses…
Residents of Thailand may soon have access to crypto exchange-traded funds as the Securities and Exchange Commission is working on formalizing regulations. Summary Thailand’s SEC is moving to formalize crypto ETF rules this year. A regulatory sandbox for tokenized assets is being developed with the Bank of Thailand, starting with bond tokens. Thai SEC deputy…
The Senate delayed consideration of a sweeping US crypto bill again as lawmakers prioritized housing legislation tied to rising living costs. Summary The Senate Banking Committee postponed the crypto bill markup to late as housing takes priority. Lawmakers shifted focus to housing affordability amid Trump administration pressure. Industry groups may gain more time to lobby…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has pushed back against reports that the White House is pulling support for the CLARITY Act, saying talks with the administration remain constructive. Summary Brian Armstrong said reports of the White House dropping support for the CLARITY Act are inaccurate and talks remain active. Coinbase pulled backing for the bill over…
The US Senate Banking Committee, led by Chairman Tim Scott, has postponed the markup of a crypto market structure bill that was scheduled for Thursday. Summary The Senate Banking Committee postponed its planned markup of a crypto market structure bill without a new date. The latest delay follows a similar move by the Senate Agriculture…
California regulators have imposed a $500,000 fine on crypto lending firm Nexo Capital for issuing loans without properly assessing the borrower’s ability to repay. Summary Nexo Capital has been fined $500,000 in California for issuing thousands of loans without assessing borrowers’ ability to repay. The firm has been ordered to transfer all customer funds to…
