Regulation

Recent survey data reveals an intriguing trend: over 70% of American crypto investors express strong approval of the former President Donald Trump’s approach to digital assets and blockchain regulation. This statistic contradicts the common narrative that political leadership influences crypto sentiment only temporarily. Instead, it suggests a sustained alignment that champions a regulatory environment perceived

The recent proposal by Senator Cynthia Lummis marks a significant departure from traditional tax laws, attempting to carve out a new framework tailored specifically for digital assets. Rather than applying the existing, often clunky tax rules designed for stocks and bonds, this bill aims to define, categorize, and manage crypto activities in ways that acknowledge

Ripple’s recent application for a national bank charter signals a provocative shift in the handling of digital assets, specifically stablecoins. This move, submitted to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), has the potential to redefine standards, but it also raises critical questions about oversight, innovation, and the real motive behind such strategic

South Korea’s recent decision to halt its innovative CBDC pilot—Project Han River—is a stark reminder that government-led financial experiments often falter in the face of commercial realities. The Bank of Korea’s (BOK) initial enthusiasm was rooted in the belief that a state-controlled digital currency could modernize the financial ecosystem and enhance monetary sovereignty. However, the

Senator Cynthia Lummis’s recent announcement of a forthcoming amendment to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) addressing digital asset taxation is overdue and absolutely necessary. The current tax code’s approach to cryptocurrency—especially mining and staking rewards—imposes an unjust double taxation regime. Miners and stakers get taxed once when block rewards are received (treated as ordinary

The narrative that global regulators are effectively containing the risks of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies is, at best, overly optimistic and, at worst, dangerously misleading. While there has been some legislative movement, such as the widespread adoption of the Travel Rule in 73% of jurisdictions surveyed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the reality

Hong Kong is taking a bold step forward in the realm of digital assets with its newly unveiled “Policy Statement 2.0.” Announced on June 26, this ambitious framework represents a calculated response to the rapidly evolving financial landscape, positioning the city as a frontrunner in digital finance. By refining the initial policy from October 2022,

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently made headlines with its bold directive to allow cryptocurrency reserves to be classified as eligible assets by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This move, heralded by FHFA Director Willian J. Pulte, represents a substantial shift in the traditional mortgage landscape. By recognizing digital assets in risk assessments, the

As the world steadily embraces the digital economy, the digital asset sector has been caught in a complex web of regulatory ambiguity. With over 52 million Americans dabbling in cryptocurrencies, it’s perplexing that Congress has yet to establish a robust framework for this burgeoning industry. Slowly but surely, a bipartisan effort is emerging from the

Texas is stepping into uncharted territory with its recent legislation allowing the state to create a Bitcoin reserve using taxpayer dollars. Signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, Senate Bill 21 marks a significant shift in how a state can engage with cryptocurrencies. This is more than just a legal change; it’s a stark reminder