Regulatory Policy

Focuses on global regulatory developments, policy changes, and compliance requirements. It provides in-depth analysis of government regulations and their impact on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, helping businesses and investors proactively manage policy-related risks.

US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Still A ‘Priority,’ White House Adviser Says

White House adviser Patrick Witt confirms that establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve remains a priority for the administration. Interagency discussions are ongoing to implement former President Trump’s executive order, which mandates treating federally held bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset. While legal and bureaucratic complexities are being addressed, Witt emphasized that the effort involves multiple agencies, including Treasury, Commerce, and the Department of Justice. He also clarified that bitcoin seized in the Samourai Wallet case has not been sold, despite speculation, and remains part of the government’s holdings. At the time of reporting, BTC was trading at $95,078.

bitcoinist01/15 04:06

US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Still A ‘Priority,’ White House Adviser Says

bitcoinist01/15 04:06

What Russia’s Crypto Regulation Overhaul Means for Investors and Market Access

Russia is preparing a major overhaul of its cryptocurrency regulations, with a draft bill expected in the State Duma by spring 2026. The legislation, led by Financial Markets Committee chairman Anatoly Aksakov, aims to remove digital assets from "special financial regulation" and allow broader market access. Retail investors would be permitted to buy up to 300,000 rubles (approx. $3,800) in crypto, while qualified investors face no caps. The bill also includes potential risk-awareness tests for retail participants and maintains restrictions on privacy-focused coins. Additionally, it could enable cross-border crypto payments and recognize mining as an export activity, aligning with efforts to modernize Russia’s financial infrastructure amid ongoing sanctions.

bitcoinist01/15 03:03

What Russia’s Crypto Regulation Overhaul Means for Investors and Market Access

bitcoinist01/15 03:03

Visa Effect

Visa Effect: A Blueprint for Stablecoin Network Growth The article draws parallels between the fragmented early days of the credit card industry and the current state of stablecoins. In the 1960s, numerous banks operated isolated payment networks, creating settlement chaos. Visa succeeded not just through technology, but by creating a cooperative, independent structure that aligned incentives. It acted as a neutral third party, allowing member banks to share profits proportionally, have governance rights, and initially adhere to exclusivity clauses. This fostered powerful network effects. Today, stablecoins face similar fragmentation, with over 300 stablecoins listed on Defillama. Services that enable protocols to issue their own branded stablecoins (e.g., Ethena, Anchorage Digital) are compared to the failed BankAmericard model, which only fractures liquidity and prevents any single stablecoin from achieving mainstream network effects. The proposed solution is a Visa-like model for stablecoins: an independent, third-party cooperative. Issuers and applications supporting a specific asset class would join, share in reserve yields, and have governance rights over the stablecoin's development. This structure would consolidate liquidity, create internal compounding network effects, and drive widespread adoption.

marsbit01/15 01:53

DeFi Education Fund Urges Senators To Reject Proposed Amendments In Crypto Bill Markup

The DeFi Education Fund is urging the Senate Banking Committee to reject specific proposed amendments to a new crypto market structure bill, warning they could harm the DeFi ecosystem and software developers. Key concerns include #42 (Reed, Kim), authorizing Treasury to sanction smart contracts; #45 (Reed), creating a new digital asset definition under the Bank Secrecy Act; and #47 (Reed), removing a provision on unlicensed money transmission. Amendments #72 and #73 (Cortez Masto) aim to narrow developer definitions and expand FinCEN's authority, while #74 and #75 could stifle growth by prohibiting transactions with unlawful protocols. Amendment #104 (Warren) would strike a key distribution carve-out for crypto. The fund argues these changes pose significant risks to innovation and operational flexibility in the decentralized finance space.

bitcoinist01/15 01:32

DeFi Education Fund Urges Senators To Reject Proposed Amendments In Crypto Bill Markup

bitcoinist01/15 01:32

Popular Attorney Reveals Why Ripple Was Unable To Push XRP All These Years

A prominent legal expert, Bill Morgan, reveals that Ripple was unable to promote XRP or the XRP Ledger for years due to fear of SEC litigation over unregistered securities, despite which the SEC still sued them. This lack of promotion hindered XRP ecosystem publicity, while other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum were promoted without such constraints. Even today, Ripple's promotion remains subdued, often conducted indirectly through acquisitions and its stablecoin, RLUSD. Despite this, Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has reaffirmed that XRP remains central to the company's long-term vision of enabling the "Internet of Value," focusing on infrastructure rather than short-term cycles.

bitcoinist01/14 23:01

Popular Attorney Reveals Why Ripple Was Unable To Push XRP All These Years

bitcoinist01/14 23:01

Senator Urges Banking Regulator To Block Crypto Charter Linked To Trump

Senator Elizabeth Warren has urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to halt the review of a national trust bank charter application from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm linked to former President Donald Trump. Warren argues that approving the charter while Trump retains financial ties could create serious ethical conflicts and undermine public trust in regulators. The firm aims to use the charter to issue and manage its dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1, which has grown to over $3.3 billion in circulation since its launch. Other Democrats have expressed similar concerns, emphasizing the need for regulatory independence when reviewing politically connected applicants.

bitcoinist01/14 22:42

Senator Urges Banking Regulator To Block Crypto Charter Linked To Trump

bitcoinist01/14 22:42

Zcash Foundation confirms SEC inquiry closure as ZEC price stabilizes

The Zcash Foundation has confirmed the closure of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inquiry into the organization, with no enforcement action recommended. The investigation, initiated in August 2023, focused on crypto asset offerings and concluded without further regulatory action. This development removes a significant source of uncertainty for Zcash, which recently faced internal changes as several developers stepped away from active roles. Meanwhile, ZEC's on-chain development activity has shown recent stabilization after a period of decline, and its price has steadied around $437, reflecting a modest recovery. The regulatory resolution provides a clearer outlook for Zcash as it moves into 2026, though challenges in rebuilding developer momentum and market confidence remain.

ambcrypto01/14 20:02

Zcash Foundation confirms SEC inquiry closure as ZEC price stabilizes

ambcrypto01/14 20:02

Crypto’s Big Regulatory Overhaul May Crawl Through Years Of Policy Creation: Exec

A top policy official at crypto firm Paradigm warns that a major US regulatory overhaul for cryptocurrency could take years to implement, despite lawmakers unveiling a draft bill. The bill, released by US lawmakers, aims to clarify whether tokens are securities or commodities and assigns oversight of many spot markets to the CFTC. However, Paradigm's Justin Slaughter notes the bill would require approximately 45 separate rules to be written by regulators. He compares the timeline to the post-Dodd-Frank era, which took three to eight years for rules to be finalized. This lengthy process, involving drafting, public comments, and potential legal challenges, would leave the industry in a state of prolonged uncertainty. Industry groups are preparing for phased changes, but bottlenecks like political turnover and debates over DeFi could further slow progress, potentially stretching the rulemaking across two presidential terms.

bitcoinist01/14 18:32

Crypto’s Big Regulatory Overhaul May Crawl Through Years Of Policy Creation: Exec

bitcoinist01/14 18:32

Accepting Virtual Currency Worth Tens of Millions, Hardware Wallet Placed in Office Drawer! Details of the Case of Yao Qian from the China Securities Regulatory Commission Disclosed

Chinese securities regulator Yao Qian, former head of the Technology Supervision Department at the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), was involved in a major corruption case involving millions in cryptocurrency bribes. Details reveal he accepted 2,000 Ether (valued at over 60 million yuan at peak) from a cryptocurrency executive in exchange for assisting with a token issuance project. Yao stored the virtual assets in hardware wallets, which were discovered in his office drawer during an investigation. He also used shell accounts and intermediaries to conceal bribes, including a 10 million yuan payment used to buy a luxury villa in Beijing. The case, investigated by Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission, highlights the use of big data and blockchain analysis to trace virtual currency transactions despite their perceived anonymity. Yao was expelled from the Communist Party and public office in November 2024 and faces criminal prosecution. The investigation underscores China’s focus on combating new forms of corruption in the digital asset space.

比推01/14 17:56

Accepting Virtual Currency Worth Tens of Millions, Hardware Wallet Placed in Office Drawer! Details of the Case of Yao Qian from the China Securities Regulatory Commission Disclosed

比推01/14 17:56

Russia Prepares New Crypto Law Allowing Daily Use With Strict Retail Limits

Russia is preparing a new cryptocurrency law to integrate digital assets into everyday use, moving beyond limited trading and money transfers. Announced by State Duma official Anatoly Aksakov, the bill aims to regulate and control crypto due to economic pressures and sanctions. If passed, it would take effect by July 2026, removing crypto from special financial regulations and allowing normal use, including investing and regulated trading. Major exchanges are already preparing platforms. The law introduces a two-tier system: retail investors face strict limits, including trading only on licensed platforms, passing a risk test, and an annual cap of 300,000 rubles. Qualified investors have no annual cap but must avoid privacy coins and pass risk assessments. Despite central bank caution, sanctions have increased crypto's importance, with a 70-80% chance of the bill passing.

TheNewsCrypto01/14 12:30