Regulation - Crypto News And Market Updates

CLARITY Act, Venezuelan Bitcoin and the New Crypto Policy of the United States

January 13, 2026 Gonzalo

The CLARITY Act may reshape US crypto regulation. We explain what the SEC said about Venezuelan Bitcoin, stablecoins and the future of the market.

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How the SEC Quietly De-Risked Crypto for 2026

January 12, 2026 Gonzalo

The SEC’s decision to remove crypto from its 2026 priority risk list may mark a structural turning point for U.S. digital asset policy.

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South Korean Traders Shifted Over $110B to Offshore Exchanges in 2025 as Local Rules Limit CEX Activity

January 2, 2026 Gonzalo

A joint report by CoinGecko and Tiger Research shows Korean investors moved more than $110 billion in crypto to overseas platforms in 2025, generating $3.36 billion in fees.

US Congress Prepares Crypto Tax “Safe Harbor” to Ease Rules for Stablecoins, Mining, and Staking

December 22, 2025 Gonzalo

US lawmakers are drafting a crypto tax “safe harbor” proposal that would ease rules for stablecoins, staking, and mining while aligning crypto with traditional assets.

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Zcash Co-Founder Addresses SEC Roundtable, Emphasizes Privacy as a Constitutional Right

December 15, 2025 Gonzalo

At an SEC roundtable, Zcash’s co-founder stressed that privacy is a constitutional right, arguing users must choose what to share. Zcash enables selective transparency.

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Will Bitcoin Drop Below $70,000 on December 19? Japan’s Rate Hike Pattern Raises Concerns

December 14, 2025 Gonzalo

Bitcoin has historically fallen 20–25% after Japan raises interest rates. With another 75 bps hike expected, could BTC drop below $70,000 on December 19?

South Korea Delays Stablecoin Regulation Bill as FSC and Central Bank Clash Over Authority

December 14, 2025 Gonzalo

South Korea’s FSC missed the deadline for its won-stablecoin bill due to conflicts with the central bank over oversight and big tech involvement, prolonging regulatory uncertainty.

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SEC Releases “Crypto Asset Custody Basics” Guide for U.S. Retail Investors

December 13, 2025 Gonzalo

The SEC published “Crypto Asset Custody Basics,” outlining risks, safeguards, and key considerations for U.S. retail investors holding digital assets.

FSOC Excludes Digital Assets From List of Potential Threats to U.S. Financial Stability

December 12, 2025 Gonzalo

A new FSOC report shows that digital assets are no longer viewed as a potential threat to the U.S. financial system, signaling a shift in regulatory perception and risk assessment.

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US Banking Regulator OCC Officially Clears National Banks for Crypto Trading

December 10, 2025 Gonzalo

US banks can now officially offer cryptocurrency trading services directly to clients, bypassing crypto exchanges. The OCC authorized this through a risk-mitigating model.