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.
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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.
RegulationCLARITY Act Deadlocked Before Congress Easter Recess
The CLARITY Act went into Easter recess without a vote. Banks, crypto industry, SEC and critics blocked each other. Deadline is late April.
RegulationCoinbase Receives Conditional OCC Approval
Coinbase received conditional OCC approval for a national trust company charter. What it means for crypto custody and why banks are pushing back.
RegulationOne Year After Liberation Day: $160B in Tariffs Ruled Illegal, Trump Signs New Ones
April 2, 2026 marks one year since Liberation Day. The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, but Trump signed new duties on metals and pharmaceuticals.
RegulationBitcoin in 401(k) - US Opens Retirement Market to Crypto
The US Department of Labor proposed a rule to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. The $10.1 trillion market may open to Bitcoin and Ethereum.