Regulation
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SEC custody proposal could open a legal route for funds to hold crypto
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says proposed custody rules could give advisers and funds a clearer legal path to hold crypto, while key questions about assets, staking and self-custody remain.
Robinhood’s Stock Tokens Face a Regulatory Test Before U.S. Launch
Robinhood may have a path to launch tokenized U.S. stocks domestically, but SEC rules on shareholder rights, issuer consent, redemption and volume limits could force major changes.
Illinois delays crypto transaction tax as court fight enters a critical phase
Illinois will delay enforcement of its proposed 0.2% cryptocurrency transaction tax until July 1 as a court challenge continues, giving businesses temporary relief while raising questions about compliance, market liquidity and decentralized activity.
Crypto’s $8 Million Bet on a Market Structure Law Failed to Close the Deal
Crypto companies spent about $8 million lobbying for the Clarity Act in early 2026, but the stalled bill reveals why political access has not resolved deep regulatory divisions.
UK crypto firms enter authorization race ahead of 2027 FCA regime
The FCA has opened applications for UK crypto authorization ahead of a 2027 regime, forcing firms to strengthen controls, protect customers and prepare for consolidation.
Base Cobalt Upgrade Brings Conditional Trading and Compliance Controls Onchain
Base’s Cobalt upgrade brings conditional transactions, programmable compliance policies and new asset administration tools onchain, positioning the Layer 2 for trading growth and institutional adoption.
CFTC Review Puts Prediction Markets at the Center of Crypto’s Next Regulatory Fight
The CFTC is reviewing prediction markets as crypto platforms expand event contracts, intensifying a legal battle over federal derivatives oversight, state gambling rules and blockchain-based trading.
Stablecoin Rules Enter the Implementation Phase
U.S. stablecoin rules are entering implementation, with proposed requirements for authorization, reserves, redemptions, customer identification and AML controls set to reshape payment-token competition and issuer strategy.
Prediction Markets Become Crypto Exchanges’ Next Competitive Frontier
Prediction markets are becoming a major exchange battleground as Coinbase, Robinhood and Crypto.com pursue event-driven trading while regulators examine manipulation, settlement and insider-trading risks across markets.
Crypto Market Maker Scrutiny Puts Token Liquidity Under the Microscope
Crypto market maker scrutiny is intensifying as investors and exchanges question whether token liquidity reflects durable demand, temporary incentives or trading activity that can disappear when markets face stress.
Stablecoin Rules Put Reserves and Redemptions at the Center of Competition
U.S. stablecoin rules are putting reserve quality, disclosure and redemption rights at the heart of competition, favoring well-capitalized issuers while reshaping banks, payment firms and offshore tokens.
Crypto Exchanges Brace for a Liquidity Test as Regulatory Risk Is Repriced
Crypto exchanges face a liquidity test as regulatory uncertainty reshapes token listings, derivatives, custody, market depth and the competitive balance between compliant and offshore venues.