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.

David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘

David Sacks, the US President's AI and crypto czar, has called the appointments of Michael Selig as CFTC Chair and Paul Atkins as SEC Chair a "dream team" for crypto regulation. This follows Selig's confirmation and his statement that Congress is preparing to complete a crypto market structure bill, which aims to cement the U.S. as the "Crypto Capital of the World." The bill, known as the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, is currently on hold during the holiday break but is expected to be marked up by the Senate Banking Committee in early January. The legislation is anticipated to grant the CFTC more authority over digital assets, a shift from the SEC's previous dominant role.

cointelegraph12/22 18:21

David Sacks calls CFTC, SEC picks a crypto regulation ‘dream team‘

cointelegraph12/22 18:21

How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future

US banks are methodically preparing for an onchain future by focusing on tokenizing traditional financial products like deposits, funds, and custody services, rather than speculative crypto assets. Key initiatives include JPMorgan’s JPM Coin and Citi’s Token Services for institutional payments, as well as experiments with tokenized money market funds and real-world assets. These efforts are largely occurring in wholesale payments and settlement, with strong regulatory oversight. Major banks are also building compliant custody solutions for digital assets. Regulators are permitting these activities within tightly supervised frameworks, emphasizing risk management and operational resilience. This incremental shift is reshaping financial infrastructure with embedded automation, real-time settlement, and reduced counterparty risk.

cointelegraph12/22 17:25

How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future

cointelegraph12/22 17:25

JPMorgan explores crypto trading for institutional clients: Report

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly exploring the launch of cryptocurrency trading services for its institutional clients, marking a significant expansion into digital assets. According to Bloomberg, the bank is assessing potential offerings, including spot and derivatives trading, in response to growing client interest and a shifting regulatory landscape in the U.S. This move represents a notable shift from CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous criticism of Bitcoin, though he has expressed support for stablecoins and blockchain technology. The development follows similar initiatives by other financial institutions, such as France’s BPCE and BNY Mellon, which are also expanding their crypto services.

cointelegraph12/22 15:58

JPMorgan explores crypto trading for institutional clients: Report

cointelegraph12/22 15:58

Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%

The Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has seen its token value decline over 40% since it began publicly trading in 2025. Despite a strong start with successful token sales raising $550 million and a portfolio that reached over $17 billion during the bull market, the fund's value dropped to under $8 billion by December. The project, led by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, has faced controversy over potential conflicts of interest, with allegations of selling tokens to sanctioned individuals. U.S. officials, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have called for investigations. The downturn comes amid broader crypto market volatility, though the fund continues to pursue new deals, including plans to launch real-world assets in 2026.

cointelegraph12/22 14:23

Trump’s World Liberty Financial token ends 2025 down over 40%

cointelegraph12/22 14:23

Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor says

Ghana has legalized cryptocurrency trading by passing the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for the industry. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will serve as the primary regulator, with powers to license and supervise crypto asset service providers. According to BoG Governor Johnson Asiama, the law aims to manage risks such as fraud and money laundering, support innovation, and improve financial inclusion, especially among youth and tech entrepreneurs. Ghana ranks among the top five Sub-Saharan African countries in crypto adoption, with the region experiencing significant growth in on-chain value.

cointelegraph12/22 13:42

Ghana passes law to legalize crypto trading, central bank governor says

cointelegraph12/22 13:42

Clarity Act delays led to $952M in crypto fund outflows: CoinShares

Crypto investment products experienced $952 million in outflows, the first negative week in four, primarily due to delays in the US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. According to CoinShares, this created regulatory uncertainty and concerns over whale selling. Ether (ETH) funds led outflows with $555 million, followed by Bitcoin (BTC) with $460 million. The majority of outflows ($990 million) came from the US, partially offset by inflows in Canada and Germany. Despite the setback, some "smart money" traders remain net long on Ether. The Clarity Act, now expected in January 2026, aims to define crypto securities and commodities.

cointelegraph12/22 13:35

Clarity Act delays led to $952M in crypto fund outflows: CoinShares

cointelegraph12/22 13:35

Binance let suspicious accounts move millions after $4.3B US plea deal: Report

Binance reportedly allowed 13 suspicious accounts to move approximately $1.7 billion in crypto, including $144 million after its November 2023 $4.3 billion plea deal with U.S. authorities. Internal documents show accounts from Venezuela, Brazil, Syria, Niger, and China exhibited red flags, such as a Venezuelan account receiving $177 million and changing bank details 647 times in 14 months. Another account, accessed from Caracas and Osaka within 10 hours—a physical impossibility—processed $93 million. The activity raises questions about Binance's compliance upgrades promised in its settlement, which included enhanced monitoring and due diligence. The report follows former President Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao in October.

cointelegraph12/22 13:29

Binance let suspicious accounts move millions after $4.3B US plea deal: Report

cointelegraph12/22 13:29

Crypto may enter insurers’ portfolios as Hong Kong reviews capital rules

The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is proposing to allow insurance companies to allocate capital to cryptocurrencies and infrastructure projects. Under the proposal, crypto investments would be subject to a 100% risk charge, requiring insurers to hold regulatory capital equal to the full value of their crypto holdings. The move is part of a broader review of the risk-based capital regime to support the industry and economic development. This follows a global trend, as the EU has proposed similar capital rules, and insurers like MassMutual and Allianz have already made crypto investments. Hong Kong has been actively developing its crypto regulatory framework, including stablecoin rules and a fintech strategy focused on tokenization, despite mainland China's continued restrictions on crypto activities.

cointelegraph12/22 12:41

Crypto may enter insurers’ portfolios as Hong Kong reviews capital rules

cointelegraph12/22 12:41

Understanding Tokenization: Distinguishing the DTCC Model from the Direct Ownership Model

The article clarifies the key differences between two distinct tokenization models in the securities market: the DTCC model and the direct ownership model. The DTCC model, recently approved by the SEC, involves tokenizing "security entitlements" within the existing, multi-layered intermediary system. It creates a digital twin of these rights on a blockchain to improve operational efficiency, enable 24/7 transfers between institutions, and reduce costs, all while preserving the core benefits of the current system, such as netting and centralized liquidity. Crucially, it does not tokenize the underlying shares themselves, and ownership remains indirect. In contrast, the direct ownership model tokenizes the shares themselves, recording ownership directly on the issuer's share registry. This approach enables self-custody, peer-to-peer transfers, and full composability with on-chain DeFi applications. While this model sacrifices the efficiency of netting and leads to fragmented liquidity, it offers unprecedented functionality and disintermediation. The article concludes that these are not competing visions but complementary paths serving different needs. The DTCC model modernizes the core of the public markets for institutional scale and stability, while the direct ownership model fosters innovation at the edge. The ultimate winner is investor choice, as both paths will coexist, offering a broader market interface with more options for all participants.

marsbit12/22 12:36

Understanding Tokenization: Distinguishing the DTCC Model from the Direct Ownership Model

marsbit12/22 12:36

Prediction Markets: An Extended Form of Binary Options?

After observing prediction markets, it is increasingly evident that they share significant similarities with binary options. In many respects, prediction markets can be viewed as an extended form of binary options. Both utilize binary (yes/no) contracts where the price fluctuates between 0 and 1, reflecting the market's consensus probability of an event occurring. For instance, a price of 0.7 indicates a perceived 70% likelihood. At expiration, the contract settles at 1 if the event occurs and 0 otherwise—mirroring the payoff structure of binary options. The core of both systems lies in forecasting binary outcomes and using market prices to estimate event probabilities. They aggregate collective intelligence, allow speculation, and enable risk management. However, differences exist: prediction markets cover a broader range of verifiable events (e.g., weather, elections, or box office results) with flexible timeframes, while binary options are primarily focused on short-term financial asset movements (e.g., stocks or currencies). Additionally, binary options are often more speculative and face stricter financial regulations in regions like the EU and the US. Prediction markets, though currently less regulated (especially in crypto), emphasize accuracy and may eventually come under regulatory scrutiny due to concerns like market manipulation. These distinctions could lead to divergent regulatory and developmental paths in the future.

marsbit12/22 12:05

Prediction Markets: An Extended Form of Binary Options?