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.

Gemini nabs US license to offer prediction markets

Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, has received a designated contract market license from the CFTC, allowing it to offer prediction markets in the US. Through its affiliate Gemini Titan, the company plans to let users trade event contracts and expand into crypto derivatives like futures and options. The announcement caused Gemini's stock to surge 13.7% in after-hours trading. The license marks the end of a five-year application process and could significantly boost the company, which has seen its stock decline since its public debut. President Cameron Winklevoss stated that prediction markets could potentially rival or exceed traditional capital markets in size.

cointelegraph12/11 01:55

Gemini nabs US license to offer prediction markets

cointelegraph12/11 01:55

Powell press conference reveals Federal Reserve’s $40B Treasury bill purchase plans

Powell's press conference clarified the rationale behind the Fed's 25bps rate cut, emphasizing a policy pivot due to rising employment risks and moderating inflation. He attributed recent inflation to temporary tariff effects, not economic overheating, signaling room for further cuts. The Fed will purchase $40B in Treasury bills to maintain ample reserves, injecting liquidity—beneficial for risk assets like crypto. Powell did not push back on market expectations for additional cuts in 2026, and noted inflation expectations remain anchored. This shift toward supporting the labor market and easing financial conditions creates a supportive macro backdrop for Bitcoin and digital assets.

ambcrypto12/10 21:50

Powell press conference reveals Federal Reserve’s $40B Treasury bill purchase plans

ambcrypto12/10 21:50

Ethereum Founder Buterin Slams Elon Musk As Anti-Europe Attacks Ignite

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly criticized Elon Musk, accusing his platform X of enabling aggressive, coordinated attacks against Europe rather than fostering free speech. Buterin acknowledged EU flaws like excessive bureaucracy and criticized policies like Chat Control, but argued the rhetoric on X has become unhinged and resembles a delegitimization campaign. He directly warned Musk that using X for "coordinated hate sessions" harms free speech and could provoke major backlashes. Buterin hinted at possible Russian involvement in the anti-EU discourse and reaffirmed his support for the EU as a valuable, though imperfect, institutional experiment. His comments follow Musk's outburst against the EU, which included calls to abolish the bloc after it fined X €120 million for DSA breaches.

bitcoinist12/10 21:08

Ethereum Founder Buterin Slams Elon Musk As Anti-Europe Attacks Ignite

bitcoinist12/10 21:08

What Ripple’s CEO Appearance At The Banking Committee Means For XRP

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse's appearance at the Senate Banking Committee highlighted XRP's role in building the "internet of value," emphasizing its use for fast, low-cost, and scalable cross-border transactions. He advocated for clearer crypto regulations to resolve past legal uncertainties, referencing Ripple's partial victory against the SEC, which ruled XRP is not a security. A separate analysis by DAS Research suggests XRP is evolving into global payment infrastructure, supported by its technical advantages and Ripple's new stablecoin, RLUSD. XRP's price was around $2.08 at the time of writing.

bitcoinist12/10 20:24

What Ripple’s CEO Appearance At The Banking Committee Means For XRP

bitcoinist12/10 20:24

Belarus Restricts Access to Major Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites

Belarus has restricted access to several major cryptocurrency exchange websites, including Bybit, Bitget, and OKX, as reported by the local news portal Onliner. The decision was made by the country's Ministry of Information, and the website addresses have been added to a restricted access list maintained by the state telecommunications supervision enterprise, BelGIE. Attempts to access Bybit via local internet service providers result in a block page citing the Ministry's decision based on the Law on Mass Media. Notably, the websites of other major exchanges, including Binance, Kucoin, and MEXC, remained accessible for viewing and login as of 22:30 Moscow time. The report also highlights that the restriction lists do not include the addresses for Binance and Kucoin. This move follows a recent announcement from the end of November that Belarus has introduced centralized registers of crypto wallets used for obtaining illicit income, as stated by the Chairman of the State Control Committee, Vasily Gerasimov.

RBK-crypto12/10 19:49

Belarus Restricts Access to Major Cryptocurrency Exchange Websites

RBK-crypto12/10 19:49

Full Text of the Fed Decision: 25 Basis Point Rate Cut, $40 Billion Treasury Bill Purchases Within 30 Days

The Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%-3.75% on December 10, 2025, marking the third consecutive rate cut. The decision was approved by a 9-3 vote. The policy statement removed the description of unemployment as "low," and the latest dot plot maintained the projection of an additional 25 basis point rate cut in 2026. Additionally, the Fed will purchase $40 billion in Treasury bills over 30 days starting December 12 to maintain ample reserve levels. The policy stance reflects concerns over moderating economic activity, a rise in unemployment, and inflation that remains elevated. The committee emphasized its commitment to achieving maximum employment and a 2% inflation target, noting increased downside risks to employment. Voting against the decision were Stephen Miran, who preferred a 50 basis point cut, and Austan Goolsbee and Jeffrey Schmid, who favored no change. The Board also unanimously approved a reduction in the primary credit rate to 3.75%.

比推12/10 19:28

Full Text of the Fed Decision: 25 Basis Point Rate Cut, $40 Billion Treasury Bill Purchases Within 30 Days

比推12/10 19:28

Strategy responds to MSCI letter, makes case for index inclusion

Strategy, the largest Bitcoin treasury company, has responded to MSCI's proposed policy to exclude companies holding over 50% of their balance sheet in crypto from its indexes. The company argues the change unfairly targets crypto as an asset class, unlike REITs or oil companies, and undermines U.S. leadership in crypto. MSCI contends such firms resemble investment funds, lack uniform valuation methods, and pose systemic risks due to crypto's high volatility and leverage use. The policy, effective January, may force companies to divest crypto, creating market selling pressure. Strategy's stock has fallen over 50% in a year, underperforming Bitcoin itself.

cointelegraph12/10 18:37

Strategy responds to MSCI letter, makes case for index inclusion

cointelegraph12/10 18:37

Inside South Korea’s crypto shock: Upbit announces 99% cold-storage security overhaul

South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is increasing its cold storage ratio to 99% following a recent multi-million dollar hack involving Solana-based tokens. This aggressive security overhaul far exceeds the country's 80% legal requirement and places Upbit ahead of most major exchanges globally. The move coincides with regulatory pressure, as South Korean authorities are considering imposing "bank-level" liability standards that would force exchanges to compensate users for losses from hacks, even without direct fault. Additionally, lawmakers are pushing to finalize a stablecoin regulatory framework by a December deadline, with a potential parliamentary review in early 2026.

ambcrypto12/10 17:12

Inside South Korea’s crypto shock: Upbit announces 99% cold-storage security overhaul

ambcrypto12/10 17:12

Central Bank Names Bitcoin the Most Loss-Making Asset in November When Invested in Rubles

The Central Bank of Russia, in its latest "Financial Market Risks Review," identified Bitcoin as the worst-performing asset in November for ruble-denominated investments. The regulator included Bitcoin in its comparative table of asset returns, as it has done routinely. The list includes instruments from the Russian market, as well as gold, US government bonds, and other assets. In contrast to previous months, Russian stocks demonstrated the highest total returns in November. Although Bitcoin reached a new all-time high exceeding $126,000 on October 6th, this peak was not achieved against several currencies, including the euro, Swiss franc, and the Russian ruble. Against the ruble, the price remained below its December 2024 peak. According to the regulator's calculations, Bitcoin showed the worst returns in ruble terms for November (-19.9%), since the start of 2025 (-25.7%), and over the past 12 months (-31.9%). Notably, in reports prior to and including September 2025, Bitcoin was consistently among the top performers. However, since the beginning of 2022, Bitcoin remains the second-best performing asset after gold, having gained over 100% and significantly outperforming other assets. The report also provided data on Russian crypto investment activity. The volume of open positions held by individuals in cryptocurrency futures on the Moscow Exchange reached 3.5 billion rubles by the end of November. The majority of investors hold small positions, but the largest share of the volume comes from major participants. Additionally, thousands of investors have allocated funds to crypto CFAs and copy-trading strategies linked to crypto assets. Over 500 people participate in OTC crypto derivatives. The report also noted an 18% decline in the volume of transactions by Russians on foreign crypto exchanges in Q2 and Q3 2025 compared to the previous two quarters, alongside a decrease in estimated ruble balances on crypto exchanges and traffic to crypto platforms from Russia.

RBK-crypto12/10 16:57

Central Bank Names Bitcoin the Most Loss-Making Asset in November When Invested in Rubles

RBK-crypto12/10 16:57

Teachers union claims risks to retirement funds in crypto market structure

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) opposes the Senate's proposed crypto market structure legislation, arguing it threatens retirement fund stability. The union claims the bill fails to regulate crypto assets with the same rigor as traditional pension holdings and could expose retirement plans like 401(k)s to unsafe investments. Similar concerns were raised by another labor group in October. Meanwhile, former President Trump has issued an executive order to allow cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans, and some asset managers have already started including crypto in retirement portfolios. The Senate is expected to release an updated draft of the bill soon.

cointelegraph12/10 16:38

Teachers union claims risks to retirement funds in crypto market structure