Regulation

Panama City Embraces Crypto for Payments, Converts to USD

Panama City Embraces Crypto for Payments, Converts to USD

Under the terms of the proposal, Panama City’s municipal government would begin to accept payments in cryptocurrency for taxes, permits, fees, and other municipal services. This historic move makes Panama City the very first governmental public institution to adopt cryptocurrencies. Although citizens can pay their taxes with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and...

DeFi Education Fund Urges SEC to Adopt Flexible Token Regulation

DeFi Education Fund Urges SEC to Adopt Flexible Token Regulation

The DeFi Education Fund (DEF) has put forward a creative, ambitious, and precedent-setting framework to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This effort aims to foster safe and responsible innovation in the DeFi ecosystem. On April 18, the DEF intervention filed its comment letter on the SEC. In it, they...

GENIUS Act and STABLE Act Offer Competing Visions for Stablecoin Regulation

GENIUS Act and STABLE Act Offer Competing Visions for Stablecoin Regulation

Now, there are two competing bills in Congress. The GENIUS Act and the STABLE Act proposals each bill introduces a distinct approach to regulating stablecoins. Both hope to establish a regulatory environment for digital assets. When it comes to bankruptcy protections, regulatory standards, enforcement, and supervision, they take vastly different...

Regulatory Void and Scams Plague Israel's Growing Crypto Market

Regulatory Void and Scams Plague Israel's Growing Crypto Market

Israel’s crypto market is at its peak of popularity. Widespread adoption this growth is being threatened by the surging tide of fraud and lack of regulatory appetite. Conflicting estimates of digital wallet ownership and billion-dollar assets underscore the need for clear standards and consumer protection.Government agencies provide differing estimates about...

Illinois Senate Approves Digital Asset Bill to Combat Crypto Fraud

Illinois Senate Approves Digital Asset Bill to Combat Crypto Fraud

The Illinois Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1797, dubbed the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act. This purpose of this legislation is to stop cryptocurrency-related fraud and protect investors from unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices. The bill, introduced by Senator Mark Walker in February, aims to provide regulatory...

Google to Enforce EU's MiCA Rules for Crypto Ads Starting April 23

Google to Enforce EU's MiCA Rules for Crypto Ads Starting April 23

Google plans to start enforcing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework for crypto advertisements on April 23. The MiCA framework goes into effect in December 2024. Most importantly, it establishes the first complete regulatory framework for digital assets across the European Union. This framework has now extended to...

Crypto.com Enhances Security Measures and Reduces Trading Fees in 2025

Crypto.com Enhances Security Measures and Reduces Trading Fees in 2025

In 2025, Crypto.com was making headlines for big-ticket additions to their ecosystem. Among the updates are increased security measures and reduced trading fees. The exchange provides you with access to more than 350 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It is aiming to make a more transparent, safer, and less expensive...

Global South Seeks Fair Crypto Regulations with New Financial Institution Proposal

Global South Seeks Fair Crypto Regulations with New Financial Institution Proposal

To combat the current imbalance in global crypto regulation, we’ve developed a new proposal for an international financial institution. The organization seeks to develop a more equitable balance of political power. Most importantly, it puts a premium on meeting the tailored needs of its member countries, with particular consideration for...

Oregon Revives Securities Case Against Coinbase After SEC Setback

Oregon Revives Securities Case Against Coinbase After SEC Setback

In fact, this action is remarkably similar to a case that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has since dismissed. This is a pretty remarkable action to take given the rapid shift of the SEC’s regulatory posture. As a result, the agency agreed to drop its original case against the...