Regulation Archives

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

December 14, 2025 Paulo

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

December 14, 2025 Paulo

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?

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

December 13, 2025 Paulo

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

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

December 12, 2025 Paulo

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 Paulo

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

Grayscale Files SEC Application to Launch a Sui ETF, Signaling Rising Institutional Interest

December 6, 2025 Paulo

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch a Sui ETF, marking the first major institutional product tied to the Sui network and expanding the growing L1 ETF landscape.

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Polymarket Bets Signal a 90% Probability of a 25 bps Fed Rate Cut on December 10

December 2, 2025 Paulo

Prediction markets on Polymarket now price a 90% chance of a 25 bps rate cut at the December 10 FOMC meeting, shaping expectations for risk assets and crypto.

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Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Calls for Clear Digital Asset Rules and Level Playing Field for Banks

December 2, 2025 Paulo

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says banks must be allowed to compete in digital assets and stablecoin issuers will face unified capital, liquidity, and risk standards under the GENIUS Act.

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UAE Central Bank Expands Control Over DeFi, Stablecoins and Web3 Under New Federal Law

November 25, 2025 Paulo

The UAE Central Bank now formally regulates DeFi, stablecoins, bridges and Web3 services, requiring licenses and imposing fines of up to $272 million for non-compliance.

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North Korean Hackers May Be Embedded in Up to 20% of Crypto Companies

November 23, 2025 Paulo

Security Alliance says North Korean hackers may be secretly working inside up to 20% of crypto companies by using front identities to bypass sanctions.