Tag: Regulation
Consob mandates that VASPs apply for CASP authorization under MiCA by December 30, 2025, or cease operations in Italy.
Applying firms may continue services during review, up to June 30, 2026.
Italy’s Macroprudential Policy Committee has started an in-depth assessment of crypto risks to retail investors due to growing ties with traditional finance.
Italy’s financial regulator, Consob, has issued a critical...
Australia Introduces Bill to Fold Crypto Platforms into Financial Licensing Regime
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The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 establishes licensing requirements for crypto exchanges and custody providers.
Platforms handling assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins must obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence and adhere to strict conduct rules.
The reform could unlock up to A$24 billion in annual productivity gains while aligning crypto with traditional finance regulations.
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Senate Crypto Framework Bill Stalls Amid Democrats’ Counterproposal on DeFi Regulations
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Partisan divide deepens: Senate Democrats’ counterproposal to the RFIA introduces stringent DeFi regulations, pausing markup sessions.
Industry concerns rise: Stakeholders warn the amendments could effectively ban DeFi and drive innovation offshore.
Ongoing talks limited: While Banking Committee negotiations stall, commodities discussions continue in the Agriculture Committee.
The long-awaited U.S. cryptocurrency...
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Bitcoin Reclaims $115,000 as Traders Parse Fed Rate Cut Clues
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Bitcoin climbed 1.5% to surpass $115,000, touching a high of $116,317 amid macro optimism.
U.S. CPI data softened, boosting bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts and lifting crypto sentiment.
BTC ETF inflows reached $552.7 million yesterday, signaling sustained institutional interest.
Bitcoin (BTC) pushed past $115,000 on Friday, gaining 1.5% over the past 24 hours to trade at $115,255 as of 11 a.m. ET. The rally follows...
SEC Chair Atkins Declares Most Crypto Tokens Non-Securities, Launches Project Crypto for Regulatory Modernization
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SEC shift: Chair Paul Atkins affirms that most crypto tokens do not qualify as securities, providing long-awaited clarity to the industry.
Project Crypto unveiled: The initiative aims to update securities regulations to support blockchain-based financial activities.
Super-app vision: Platforms could integrate trading, lending, staking, and custody services under a unified framework.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange...






