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 Banks’ Push To Ban Stablecoin Rewards Could Hand Global Advantage To China, Execs Warn

Crypto industry leaders warn that U.S. banks' efforts to ban interest payments on stablecoins could undermine the competitiveness of the U.S. dollar and hand a strategic advantage to global rivals like China. This follows China's announcement that it will pay interest on its Digital Yuan (e-CNY) starting in 2026, granting it similar status to bank deposits. Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, cautioned that such a prohibition could weaken the impact of the recently passed GENIUS Act, which aims to solidify the dominance of U.S. dollar stablecoins. Other executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Variant CLO Jake Chervinsky, echoed that this is not just a regulatory issue but a matter of national security, arguing that limiting stablecoin rewards could diminish the global role of the dollar and strengthen China's position in the digital currency landscape.

bitcoinist01/01 11:34

US Banks’ Push To Ban Stablecoin Rewards Could Hand Global Advantage To China, Execs Warn

bitcoinist01/01 11:34

Crypto Tax Apocalypse Unleashed: UK and Dozens Others To Enforce Strict Reporting Rules

The UK and nearly 50 other countries have begun enforcing the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF), a global tax initiative requiring crypto exchanges to collect users' tax residency details and report transactions to authorities. Developed by the OECD, CARF aims to close loopholes on undeclared crypto gains and reduce anonymity. The rules cover cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, NFTs, and some DeFi transactions. Exchanges must implement robust identity verification systems, with data sharing between participating countries starting in 2027. The UK expects to recover an estimated £500 million annually in lost tax revenue. For users, this means increased scrutiny, potential audits, and penalties for unreported gains. While some see CARF as a step toward mainstream adoption, others view it as a threat to crypto's pseudonymous nature. The framework signals a shift toward treating crypto as a regulated financial sector subject to global coordination.

ccn.com01/01 09:50

Crypto Tax Apocalypse Unleashed: UK and Dozens Others To Enforce Strict Reporting Rules

ccn.com01/01 09:50

Stablecoin Usage Surged In 2025 as Coinbase Exec Warns US Ban May Grant China Advantage

Stablecoin usage surged significantly in 2025, driving growth in crypto payments and on-chain trading despite a cooling market, according to industry data. Bitget Wallet reported a 232% year-over-year increase in monthly swap trading volume and a 291% rise in perpetual futures volume. Wallets evolved beyond trading tools to support everyday spending and asset management, with crypto card spending growing sixfold since July. Stablecoin-based yield products also gained traction, with subscriptions nearing $200 million per quarter. Amid this growth, U.S. regulatory debates over dollar-pegged tokens drew warnings from Coinbase’s chief policy officer, Faryar Shirzad. He cautioned that restricting rewards on U.S. stablecoins could hand China a strategic advantage, especially after the People’s Bank of China announced plans to pay interest on the digital yuan. Meanwhile, South Korea delayed its stablecoin regulations until 2026, and JPMorgan reportedly froze accounts of two stablecoin startups over compliance issues.

ccn.com01/01 08:52

Stablecoin Usage Surged In 2025 as Coinbase Exec Warns US Ban May Grant China Advantage

ccn.com01/01 08:52

What Impact Does Interest-Bearing Digital Yuan Have on Hong Kong's Digital Finance?

China's digital yuan (e-CNY) has entered a new phase with the introduction of interest-bearing wallets starting January 2026, transitioning from a "digital cash" to a "digital deposit currency" model. This makes it the world’s first CBDC to pay interest to general users, fundamentally changing its legal nature from a central bank liability to a commercial bank liability, while still backed by sovereign credit. This innovation addresses a core challenge faced by global CBDC initiatives: avoiding financial disintermediation while promoting adoption. By allowing commercial banks to manage and profit from e-CNY deposits, China has turned a potential competitor into a integrated part of the banking system, creating sustainable incentives for adoption and enabling new monetary policy tools. For Hong Kong, interest-bearing e-CNY is transformative development. It enhances the city’s role as an offshore RMB hub by encouraging longer-term retention of digital yuan within its financial system, especially through platforms like mBridge. It also strengthens Hong Kong’s digital asset ecosystem by providing a high-credit settlement option for tokenized assets, enables new fintech innovations around programmable money, and complements—rather than competes with—Hong Kong’s own wholesale-focused digital Hong Kong dollar strategy. Together, these advances support Hong Kong’s ambition to become an international digital asset center.

marsbit01/01 08:12

What Impact Does Interest-Bearing Digital Yuan Have on Hong Kong's Digital Finance?

marsbit01/01 08:12

RBC Crypto Team Congratulates Readers on the New Year 2026

The "RBC-Crypto" team reflects on 2025 and shares expectations for 2026. Nikolay Zagvozdkin, head of the project, recalls the year as one of personal investment losses due to risky memecoins, despite Bitcoin's record highs and significant regulatory developments, including a key announcement from the Russian Central Bank in December. For 2026, he aims to recover his portfolio, monitor Russia's crypto regulation, explore new trends like RWA, and grow their audience. Andrey Luzgin, the editor, hopes to leave behind scams and losses, entering 2026 with market strength and confidence. He wishes profits for investors, volatility for traders, and success for various crypto professionals. Anastasia Kuzmicheva, a writer, notes Bitcoin's underperformance against predictions but highlights growing crypto recognition in Russia, including the Central Bank's move to open the market. She expects more stories and unexpected turns in 2026. Oleg Gordyshev, another writer, views 2025 as a milestone where crypto became part of the global financial system, though he sees Bitcoin's progress as a payment tool as incomplete. For 2026, he hopes crypto evolves as an independent asset class, decoupled from global events, while preserving the industry's unique energy.

RBK-crypto12/31 21:31

RBC Crypto Team Congratulates Readers on the New Year 2026

RBK-crypto12/31 21:31

Pakistan’s Crypto Push Could Make It A Global Leader By 2030, CZ Claims

According to Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, Pakistan has the potential to become a leading global crypto hub by 2030 if it maintains its current pace of regulatory development and adoption. CZ made these remarks during a discussion with Bilal bin Saqib, head of the Pakistan Crypto Council. The country has established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), which has issued preliminary approvals to global exchanges like Binance and HTX to operate locally. Pakistan is also drafting a Virtual Assets Act and forming a Crypto Council to ensure market credibility. Key initiatives include potential tokenization of up to $2 billion in sovereign assets, plans for a national stablecoin, and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. With an estimated 15–20 million crypto users and interest in using excess electricity for Bitcoin mining, Pakistan is positioning itself for significant growth, though some regulatory measures still require parliamentary approval to become permanent.

bitcoinist12/31 17:08

Pakistan’s Crypto Push Could Make It A Global Leader By 2030, CZ Claims

bitcoinist12/31 17:08

Binance CEO Year-End Letter: Crossing the Mountains, Hand in Hand with the Sea of People

Binance Co-CEOs Yi He and Richard Teng reflect on 2025 as a pivotal year, marked by reaching 300 million users—meaning one in every 27 people globally now uses Binance. Despite challenges like AI market volatility, trade wars, and regulatory uncertainty, the industry demonstrated strong resilience. Key regulatory milestones, such as the GENIUS Act, provided clarity and protection, ending the "wild west" era of crypto. The year saw a fusion of centralized and decentralized finance, with retail trading surging 125% and institutional adoption growing—30% of large investors already hold digital assets. Nearly half of all BTC and ETH trades occurred on Binance, with over 60% of on-chain transactions via Binance Wallet. The Alpha 2.0 platform facilitated $1 trillion in volume, $780M in airdrops, and attracted 17M users. Traditional finance embraced crypto, with significant ETF inflows and major institutions tokenizing bonds. Trust remains paramount: Binance safeguards $162.8B in user assets, proven via PoR. The platform enhanced security, reducing major illegal risks by 96%, blocking $6.69B in fraudulent transactions, and recovering $11.7M for users. Compliance efforts expanded with 29 certifications and a 1,280-person team. Looking to 2026, Binance anticipates growth driven by global economic stability, tech advances, and clearer regulations like the RFIA/CLARITY Act. The focus remains on "Freedom of Money," through security, compliance, and education initiatives like Binance Junior and Binance Charity ($43.55M donated to date). The co-CEOs thank the community and invite others to join in building an open financial future.

marsbit12/31 15:43

Binance CEO Year-End Letter: Crossing the Mountains, Hand in Hand with the Sea of People

marsbit12/31 15:43

Where Are the Promised Robotaxi and Mars Landing? Musk's 2025 Ends with 'Zero Deliveries'

As 2025 concludes, Elon Musk's major promises for the year—spanning autonomous vehicles, AI, government spending cuts, and space exploration—have largely gone unfulfilled. Tesla’s Robotaxi service, which Musk claimed would cover half the U.S. population and operate without human safety drivers by year-end, remains limited to parts of Austin, Texas, and still requires in-car monitors. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, failed to cut $2 trillion in federal spending as pledged; instead, government expenditure increased by approximately $248 billion in the first 11 months of 2025. In artificial intelligence, xAI did not achieve General Artificial Intelligence (AGI) as Musk had projected. The demonstration of the long-delayed Tesla Roadster, potentially featuring “flying car” technology, also did not occur. Additionally, SpaceX’s goal of landing humans on Mars by 2025—a timeline Musk had repeated since 2016—was not realized. These repeated shortfalls have led to growing skepticism regarding the reliability of Musk’s public timelines and commitments.

比推12/31 15:37

Where Are the Promised Robotaxi and Mars Landing? Musk's 2025 Ends with 'Zero Deliveries'

比推12/31 15:37

Korbit Joins Upbit Under Fire as South Korea Hands Down $1.9M AML Penalty

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has fined cryptocurrency exchange Korbit 2.73 billion won ($1.9 million) for violations of anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. The penalty, issued on December 31, 2025, follows an inspection that revealed approximately 22,000 instances of unverified user trading, 19 transactions with unregistered foreign platforms, and 655 cases of inadequate money laundering risk assessments, including for NFTs. Korbit received an institutional warning, while its CEO was cautioned and its reporting officer reprimanded. This action comes shortly after a larger $25 million fine against Upbit, the country's largest exchange, for similar AML and KYC failures in November. The FIU has been conducting inspections of major exchanges based on their registration dates.

ccn.com12/31 14:03

Korbit Joins Upbit Under Fire as South Korea Hands Down $1.9M AML Penalty

ccn.com12/31 14:03

South Korea Delays Digital Asset Basic Law to 2026

South Korea has postponed the implementation of its Digital Asset Basic Law to 2026 due to regulatory disagreements, primarily between the Financial Services Commission and the Bank of Korea, over stablecoin oversight. The legislation, intended to establish a foundational crypto regulatory framework, aims to enhance investor protection through stricter rules, including no-fault liability for operators and reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers. However, disputes over enforcement authority and reserve management have stalled progress, creating uncertainty for crypto firms. The ruling party has proposed consolidating various proposals into a revised bill, with a focus on developing a Korean won-backed stablecoin to counter dollar-dominated stablecoins.

TheNewsCrypto12/31 13:14

South Korea Delays Digital Asset Basic Law to 2026

TheNewsCrypto12/31 13:14

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