PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the big four accounting firms, is moving to deepen its engagement with crypto clients, citing a shift in U.S. regulation that is making the sector easier to serve at scale, …
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New rules requiring search engines like Google to verify the age of logged-in users — and filter the content for everyone else — went live in Australia this week. The Australian eSafety Commissioner’s new …
Vitalik Buterin has warned that the European Union’s regulatory approach under the Digital Services Act risks undermining pluralism by trying to leave “no space” for controversial speech or products online. In a detailed post …
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CLARITY Act explicitly leaves DeFi rules blank, risking a total retail protection collapse if negotiations fail
by adminby adminDavid Sacks announced on Dec. 18 that Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman confirmed a January 2026 markup for the CLARITY Act. “We look forward to finishing the job …
In brief The UK government’s Budget for the coming fiscal year has confirmed that UK-registered trading platforms will have to record personal details of their customers. Info to be collected includes cryptocurrency transactions and …
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The SEC’s new crypto rules are a win for free markets — and for America
by adminby adminThe following is a guest post and opinion from Jeremy Boynton, Co-Founder of Pure Crypto. As Washington’s shutdown drags on, now is a good moment to step back and assess a SEC decision that …
Key Notes Japan may soon allow banks to invest in and hold Bitcoin. The goal is to treat crypto like stocks or bonds. Japan has over 12 million crypto users as of February 2025. …
Hong Kong’s SFC, FSTB target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules
Hong Kong plans to complete proposals to regulate virtual asset dealers and custodians and introduce the rules to the city’s Legislative Council in 2026, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the …
Coinbase Tells US Treasury Old AML Rules Are ‘Broken,’ Pushes Tech Fixes for Crypto Crime
In brief Coinbase says U.S. AML laws are “broken” and wants Treasury to adopt AI, APIs, and zero-knowledge proofs to modernize compliance. The exchange proposes safe harbors for AI use and recognition of decentralized …
France’s banking regulator is conducting additional Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on Binance and other cryptocurrency exchanges, as Paris lobbies for more authority over Europe’s crypto industry under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). According …