18 bipartisan U.S. House lawmakers have urged the Internal Revenue Service to reexamine the country’s taxation laws on cryptocurrency staking. Summary A group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the IRS to review its 2023 guidance on staking rewards before the 2026 tax year. The letter recommends taxing staking rewards only at the time of sale…
A long-awaited decision in Washington is now set to reshape leadership at the U.S. derivatives regulator. Summary The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Selig as the 15th CFTC chairman. Selig brings prior experience from both the CFTC and the SEC’s Crypto Task Force. His leadership comes as Congress debates expanding the CFTC’s role in crypto…
The United States Federal Reserve has withdrawn old guidance that prevented certain banks, including uninsured state institutions, from engaging with crypto-facing activities under the same conditions as federally insured counterparts. Summary The Federal Reserve has rescinded its 2023 guidance that prevented uninsured state-chartered banks from engaging in crypto-related activities under Federal Reserve supervision. New guidance…
The Bank of Canada has laid out strict standards for stablecoins as the country looks to implement a regulatory framework for the sector in 2026. Summary Bank of Canada says all stablecoins must be pegged to central bank currency and backed by high-quality liquid assets. New rules will be developed in 2026 alongside the Department…
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has kicked off a consultation on proposed crypto rules that would bring the industry under formal regulatory oversight by 2027. Summary The FCA has opened a public consultation on new crypto rules to bring digital assets under regulatory oversight. Proposed measures cover crypto asset listings, capital requirements, staking services, and restrictions…
United States President Donald Trump said he would look into the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez, who was recently convicted for his involvement with the crypto mixing protocol. Summary Trump said he will review the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez when asked about the possibility of a pardon. Rodriguez and Hill…
The UK’s Treasury department hopes to finalize its cryptocurrency regulations by late 2027 by bringing the sector under a regulatory framework that mirrors oversight in traditional markets. Summary The UK Treasury plans to finalize crypto regulations by late 2027, bringing the sector under full Financial Conduct Authority supervision. Regulators anticipate the rules will deter financial…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has opened the door for tokenized assets to be used across U.S. derivatives markets. Summary CFTC has introduced a supervised pilot that lets tokenized assets serve as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets. The new framework gives firms clear guidance on handling tokenized real-world assets. Industry leaders see the move as…
Binance moved into a new phase of regulatory certainty after confirming that Abu Dhabi had approved a complete suite of licenses for Binance.com. Summary Binance.com is now fully licensed in Abu Dhabi across exchange, clearing, custody, and broker-dealer functions. The approval positions ADGM as Binance’s effective regulatory base. UAE crypto regulation and institutional activity are…
