The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation, initially launched as part of a 2023 crypto asset probe, signaling no enforcement action and easing regulatory pressure on the privacy-focused project.
Turkmenistan has legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges under strict state control, signaling a cautious embrace of digital assets while imposing tight regulatory oversight to monitor activities and mitigate financial risks.
Ripple has secured FCA approval to offer compliant payment services in the UK, marking a major regulatory milestone and bolstering its push to integrate blockchain solutions into mainstream finance.
Tennessee regulators have issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com, alleging unregistered or illegal crypto-related offerings and signaling mounting state scrutiny of digital asset platforms.
Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain has raised $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, underscoring surging institutional demand for regulated digital dollar payments and cross-border settlement tools.
India’s tax department has echoed the Reserve Bank’s concerns on cryptocurrencies, warning of risks to revenue, financial stability and potential misuse, intensifying pressure for stricter regulation.
BitGo has secured conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to become a national crypto trust bank, marking a major step in integrating digital asset custody with the traditional banking system.
Japan is preparing a major regulatory shift, moving crypto oversight from payments rules to securities law, a change that could tighten investor protections and reshape the country’s digital asset market.
Real Finance raised $29M to build institutional rails for tokenized assets, aiming to streamline custody, settlement and compliance for banks and asset managers as crypto adoption grows.
IBM unveils ‘Digital Asset Haven’ to help banks with tokenization, custody and compliance, offering secure, interoperable infrastructure to accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets.