The U. S. is trying to sort out who should be in charge of the crypto market. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, or CLARITY Act, is making its way through Congress. This act aims to end the confusion about who regulates what in the crypto world. The act has two main parts. First, it says
Coinbase has decided to hit the brakes on its peso-based services in Argentina, just under a year after it started operating there. This isn't a full stop, though. The company is keeping its crypto services running while it figures out a better way to handle local financial operations. Starting Jan
The crypto world is growing fast. It's gaining more power and influence. But this success might bring new problems. Wall Street is split. Some see crypto as a threat. Others want to join in. This could lead to big fights in 2026. Citadel Securities, a big Wall Street firm, recently spoke up. They t
The UK is making a bold move to bring crypto under the same rules as traditional finance. By October 2027, crypto will be fully integrated into the UK's financial services perimeter. This means crypto firms will have to follow the same strict rules as banks and other financial institutions. The Fin
Starting January 1, 2026, crypto users in 48 places, like the UK and EU, will see the first real effects of the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework will make crypto exchanges and platforms collect more details about users, check tax residency, and report balances and trans
The cryptocurrency world is at a crossroads. The industry has seen some big wins lately, but a major hurdle remains: getting a market structure bill through the Senate. This bill is a big deal because it could finally make crypto legit in the U. S. But there's a catch—time is running out. Some insi
Russia is making a big change in how it handles cryptocurrencies. The central bank now wants to let regular people buy some crypto, but with strict rules. They can only buy up to 300, 000 rubles worth of crypto each year. And they have to pass a test to show they understand the risks. This is a big
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, recently took to social media to express his strong opposition to any attempts to reopen the GENIUS Act. He believes that banks are using their political influence to stifle competition from stablecoins and fintech platforms. Armstrong was surprised by the boldn
2025 was a big year for crypto. Lots of new rules and laws came out. The government passed its first major crypto law. This was a huge deal. It showed that crypto is now a big part of the economy. The government also changed how it deals with crypto companies. They stopped going after them as much.
Lithuania is cracking down on crypto firms. The Bank of Lithuania has sent a clear message: get licensed or get out. By December 31, all crypto service providers must have a MiCA license. This is a big deal because many companies set up shop in Lithuania when rules were more relaxed. The MiCA licen
