regulation

The SEC lawsuit continues to cast a shadow over XRP, like a summer monsoon cloud. Yes, its outcome matters. A lot. Focusing only on the legal arguing is to stare at one chess piece while disregarding all of the rest of the board. We’re missing the forest for the trees....

Canary Capital just threw down the gauntlet. Filing for a staked TRX ETF? That's either genius or certifiably insane, given the SEC's track record. Which is why we’re talking about an industry regulator that treats innovation as a kitten would treat a tub full of water. Is this filing a...

Spain is actively addressing the complexities of cryptocurrency taxation, implementing regulations to ensure compliance and transparency within the burgeoning digital asset market. Agencia Tributaria (AEAT) is in the process of moving to clarify tax obligations. This new guidance won’t just benefit individuals and businesses who trade in crypto. These measures...

As someone based in Singapore, observing global shifts in the crypto landscape, Spain's approach to taxing digital assets raises some crucial questions. Our new reality or an impractical step for the sake of prudent fiscal policy? Or does it put the industry in danger of stifling the innovation it seeks...

In the east, South Korea – a country full of technological aspiration – has aimed to position itself as a world-leader in crypto. Were these recently enacted crypto tax policies a wise decision? Or are they a high-risk wager that could blow up in spectacular fashion, leaving innovative promise in...

Five million dollars. That’s the headline number from the recent ZKsync exploit. But the real cost? This has created an unanticipated chasm of eroded trust in Asia’s rapidly evolving crypto landscape. We cannot simply armwave this away as a typical DeFi disaster. This is a systemic warning.These days, the news...

We've all seen the crypto horror stories. Celsius, Luna, Blockfi — names that now evoke images of broken promises and shattered dreams. A tempting promise of yield became a yield-farming nightmare for many, fostering a new and permanent distrust in the space. What once seemed like the exciting frontier of...

DeFi.Decentralized Finance.It’s the same promise of a financial revolution, moving power and control from Wall Street to you.History shows that revolutions, too, can be hijacked. The example of Zak Coyne, the LabHost developer, is a clear indication that as we approach this transformation, we could use some guardrails. He received...

The crypto space has seen its fair share of ups and downs, crypto winter included. Last month, many in the crypto industry were rightfully alarmed at recent indictments related to DOJ’s transforming enforcement priorities within the crypto space. Others fear that such changes would result in increased fraud. MetaBlock X...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is shifting its enforcement priorities away from cryptocurrency-related crimes, a move that has sparked both concern and support. This announcement involves dissolving the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) and focusing on concerns like immigration and procurement fraud. While some experts worry this shift could embolden...