News Archive
Browse retained market reporting from the past 30 days.
Crypto Briefing
Block's move to establish a national crypto bank could streamline regulatory processes, potentially setting a precedent for fintech innovation. Block applies to become a US crypto bank with Builders Bank & Trust.
Crypto Briefing
Block's move could boost institutional crypto adoption, influencing Bitcoin's market dynamics and regulatory landscape in the U.S. Block files to create federally supervised US crypto bank.
Cointelegraph
Following on their earlier lawsuit, CCI and the Blockchain Association seek to block Illinois' 0.2% crypto tax, arguing it is unconstitutional and would impose costly compliance burdens.
Crypto Briefing
The euro's growing regulatory framework and real-world asset tokenization could significantly narrow the stablecoin gap with the dollar. The 300-to-1 onchain gap between dollar and euro stablecoins is staggering, and it might not last.
Coingape
The Crypto Council for Innovation and Blockchain Association have filed a joint motion seeking a preliminary injunction to block the Illinois crypto tax law from taking effect next year. These groups join the Digital Chamber, which previously sued the state to block the legislation as well.
Crypto Briefing
Bulgaria's crypto data mandate may enhance tax compliance and transparency, influencing EU-wide regulatory practices and crypto market dynamics. Bulgaria orders crypto exchanges to submit user records by June 2027.
Cointelegraph
The German Ministry of Finance is reportedly seeking to impose a 25% tax on cryptocurrencies, departing from current laws that make crypto gains tax-free after one year of holding.
Crypto Briefing
Prolonged crypto regulatory uncertainty could hinder innovation and market stability, affecting U.S. competitiveness in the digital asset space. Sen. Lummis warns CLARITY Act delay could extend crypto ambiguity to 2030.
Coindesk
The motion for a preliminary injunction comes a few weeks after the Crypto Council for Innovation and Blockchain Association sued to block the law.
Crypto Briefing
The NCA's focus on crypto crime highlights the need for enhanced regulatory frameworks and intelligence capabilities to combat evolving threats. UK National Crime Agency ranks crypto as third-highest economic crime priority.
Bitcoin
Noncustodial trading platform Byrrgis aims to fix fragmented decentralized finance trading by removing the need for native gas tokens and unifying discovery, evaluation and execution across chains. Fragmented DeFi Trading Across Networks Decentralized finance (DeFi) trading has expanded across multiple networks, yet the user experience remains fundamentally fragmented.
Crypto Briefing
Italy's regulatory move may increase compliance costs, impacting crypto market dynamics and potentially influencing EU-wide regulatory trends. Italy mandates sanctions checks on all crypto transfers.
Crypto Economy
Virtual asset service providers in Costa Rica must prepare to register with financial regulator SUGEF under a new anti-money laundering framework that is due to take effect in September 2026. Once the relevant requirements apply, providers operating without the required registration could face regulatory penalties and restrictions on their relationships with SUGEF-supervised financial institutions.
Crypto news
ARK Investment Management has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to approve a tokenized share class for its $562 million venture fund, allowing ownership records to be maintained using distributed ledger technology.
Cryptopolitan
ARK Investment Management requested the SEC to allow its ARK Venture Fund to offer a tokenized share class, which could pave the way for blockchain ownership and secondary trading for a registered interval fund. However, ARK has no plans to introduce the new share class at this point.
Crypto Briefing
Trump's push for the CLARITY Act could accelerate regulatory clarity in crypto, impacting market dynamics and raising ethical concerns. Trump pushes Congress for CLARITY Act as $1B crypto stake draws scrutiny.
Coincu
ARK receives SEC approval for a tokenized share class of a venture capital fund. Explore the approval's scope and key questions about investor access.
Crypto Briefing
ARK's SEC approval could revolutionize fund distribution, paving the way for broader adoption of tokenized shares in regulated markets. ARK Investment Management seeks SEC approval for tokenized share class.
Crypto Economy
Republican Senator Mike Rounds announced that the legislative outlook is unfavorable ahead of the vote in the United States Senate. Democratic Senator Angela Alsobrooks conditioned her support on the inclusion of stricter ethics clauses. The estimated odds of the initiative being signed into law during the 2026 legislative year dropped to 15%.
Crypto news
The Sejm fell 25 votes short of overriding President Nawrocki's veto, leaving Poland as the only EU member state without a domestic crypto licensing framework and forcing roughly 2,000 firms into regulatory exile.