RegulationSEC to Rule on 91 Crypto ETFs on March 27
The SEC faces final deadlines on 91 crypto ETF applications March 27. On the same day, $13.5B in options expire on Deribit.
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RegulationCFTC clears Bitcoin and Ethereum as derivatives collateral
CFTC published rules for FCMs and clearinghouses to accept BTC, ETH and stablecoins as margin collateral in futures and cleared swaps.
RegulationCLARITY Act: Senate negotiations breakthrough
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced a breakthrough in CLARITY Act negotiations. Senate Banking Committee vote expected in April 2026.
RegulationSEC and CFTC Classify 16 Crypto Assets as Digital Commodities
SEC and CFTC jointly classified 16 cryptocurrencies as digital commodities. Ethereum, XRP, Solana and other assets are officially not securities.
RegulationAustralia Introduces Crypto Exchange Licensing
Australia's Senate backs crypto licensing bill. Exchanges must obtain AFSL or face fines up to 10% of annual turnover. Small platforms exempt.
RegulationSEC and CFTC Sign Historic Memorandum on Crypto Regulation
The SEC and CFTC signed a landmark MOU to end crypto regulatory turf war. BTC and ETH classified as digital commodities under CFTC jurisdiction.
RegulationCustodia Bank Loses Fed Appeal - Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm with Master Account
The appeals court rejected Custodia Bank's Fed lawsuit 7-3. Meanwhile, Kraken became the first crypto company to receive a Federal Reserve master account.
RegulationFATF: Stablecoins Account for 84% of Illicit Crypto Transactions
FATF reports that stablecoins were used in 84% of illicit crypto transactions worth $154 billion in 2025. The watchdog demands stricter AML rules.
RegulationRevolut Gains Full UK Banking License
Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut received a full PRA banking license. Deposits are FSCS-protected up to 120,000 GBP, crypto services operate separately.