Regulation

BTC moons as US regulators deregulate, debt tops $40T
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25 August, 2026

BTC moons as US regulators deregulate, debt tops $40T

U.S. crypto regulation shifts and Treasury bond market intervention fuel a surge in BTC and major digital asset prices amid...
South Korea to block prediction market platform Polymarket
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21 August, 2026

South Korea to block prediction market platform Polymarket

South Korea blocks access to Polymarket, citing illegal gambling laws. The action adds to 33 countries restricting the digital prediction...
Austria sanctions Bitpanda, first penalty under MiCA
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21 August, 2026

Austria sanctions Bitpanda, first penalty under MiCA

Bitpanda is facing a €70,000 fine over MiCA violations, marking the first penalty under the EU's digital currency regulation framework.
Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures
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20 August, 2026

Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures

Ireland launches its national AML strategy, adding enhanced checks for private crypto wallet transfers and stricter due diligence on overseas...
Philippines to make national ID verification mandatory for banks
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20 August, 2026

Philippines to make national ID verification mandatory for banks

The Philippines' central bank mandates PhilSys ID authentication for banks to enhance customer verification and promote financial inclusion.
Fiji’s Bank of South Pacific brings e-wallet to broader audience
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19 August, 2026

Fiji’s Bank of South Pacific brings e-wallet to broader audience

Fiji is modernizing financial services as BSP launches its eDollar app, boosting digital payments and financial inclusion through easy QR...