RegulationPakistan Opens Banking Access for Crypto Firms After 8-Year Ban
Pakistan's State Bank allowed banks to open accounts for licensed crypto firms under Virtual Assets Act 2026, ending an 8-year prohibition dating back to 2018.
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RegulationSEC: DeFi Interfaces Don't Need Broker Registration
The SEC clarified that DeFi interfaces using self-custodial wallets may not need to register as broker-dealers under three specific conditions.
RegulationFederal Court Blocks Arizona Crackdown on Kalshi: CFTC Wins Jurisdiction Round
Federal judge blocked Arizona from pursuing Kalshi under gambling laws. CFTC argues event contracts are federal swaps, not bets. Order valid until April 24.
RegulationCFTC Unveils Innovation Task Force Members for Crypto Market Clarity
CFTC revealed five members of its Innovation Task Force to draft crypto market rules. Final authority depends on whether CLARITY Act passes the US Senate.
RegulationBank of France Calls for Tougher MiCA Rules on Dollar Stablecoins
Banque de France pushes for stricter MiCA limits on non-euro stablecoins holding 98% of the market, plus new self-custody reporting rules in France.
RegulationJapan Classifies Crypto as Financial Instruments, Bans Insider Trading
Japan amended its Financial Instruments Act to classify crypto as financial assets. Insider trading ban, annual disclosures, and crypto ETFs by 2028.
RegulationBithumb Files Court Action to Recover 7 BTC After $42B Payout Error
Bithumb accidentally sent 620,000 BTC instead of 620,000 KRW in February. Nearly all was returned - 7 BTC holdouts now face a court-backed asset freeze.
RegulationFDIC Proposed Rules for Stablecoin Issuers Under GENIUS Act
FDIC proposed reserve and custody standards for bank-issued stablecoins under the GENIUS Act. Rules take effect January 2027, holders not insured.
RegulationIMF Warns Stablecoins and Tokenized Finance Could Amplify Crises
The IMF warned stablecoins resemble money market funds, not actual money, and could trigger confidence-driven runs as tokenized finance scales globally.