Crypto .com receives conditional approval from the US OCC and plans to apply for a federal national bank charter

CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority

The Trump administration is suing Illinois, Connecticut, Arizona, and their gaming regulators over the federal government’s right to regulate prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the US Department of Justice filed separate lawsuits on Thursday against the three st

Coinbase Secures Conditional Approval for US National Trust Charter

Coinbase, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has officially secured a conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust charter. The move seems to be a major stride toward regulatory clarity and the culmination of multiple years of rigorous

DAO Legal Status Gains Ground in the U.S. Following New State Approval

_U.S. DAO adoption expands as Alabama grants legal status and liability protections to decentralized nonprofit entities._ The US state of Alabama has signed a new bill that introduces a structure for decentralized nonprofit groups operating with smart contracts. Lawmakers aim to give clarity to

A certain CEX has been approved by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust company, which will be regulated at the federal level.

A certain CEX has received a conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the United States, allowing it to establish a national trust institution, but without converting into a commercial bank. It will continue operating under the supervision of the New York State Department of Financial Services, strengthening the consistency of its custody business and laying the foundation for new products.

The Virtual Asset Services Act is finalized! “These violations” will be fined—here are the three key highlights of the draft in one go

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved the draft of the “Virtual Asset Services Act,” establishing regulatory requirements and penalties for virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers, emphasizing market stability and protection for traders. The draft clearly sets licensing requirements for industry operators, stablecoin issuance rules, and bans on market manipulation. In addition, it will promote the gradual opening of virtual asset derivatives, initially focusing on institutions with capital and risk-control capabilities.

Should Bitcoin and stablecoins be included in foreign exchange reserves? Yang Chin-lung: The central bank’s stance will not change, but time and circumstances will.

Legislator Ko Ru-jun proposed including Bitcoin and stablecoins in Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves, believing their advantages are especially evident in extreme situations. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-lung responded that, although his stance remains unchanged, he will continuously evaluate new developments. Globally, central banks generally adopt a conservative approach, believing that Bitcoin is not suitable as a reserve asset, and Taiwan’s progress in this area is unlikely to be realized in the short term.