Kenya has completed public consultations on its draft VASP Regulations, 2026. The framework will introduce licensing, AML, and consumer protection rules for crypto firms.
World Liberty repaid $25 million of its Dolomite loan after criticism over using WLFI as collateral. The token fell to an all-time low during the controversy.
Iran is demanding cryptocurrency payments from tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Chainalysis indicates stablecoins are more likely than Bitcoin to be used.
Japan has approved an amendment to classify crypto assets as financial products under the FIEA. The bill introduces insider trading bans and stricter penalties for unlicensed operators.
MiCA licensing and compliance costs of up to €500,000 are challenging smaller crypto firms, particularly in Germany with a shortened transition period. Large exchanges have secured EU-wide licenses.
The US Treasury has proposed new AML and sanctions rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. Issuers would be treated as financial institutions and required to block or freeze flagged transactions.
The US Treasury now offers eligible digital asset firms free access to federal cyber threat intelligence. The move follows $3.4 billion in crypto losses in 2025.
The CFTC filed for an injunction against Arizona to stop enforcement of state gambling laws on prediction markets. The case could shape whether such platforms fall under federal or state oversight.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged the Senate to move forward with the CLARITY Act. The crypto market structure bill passed the House in 2025 but remains stalled in the Senate.
Yuga Labs has settled its lawsuit over the RR/BAYC NFT collection, ending a two year dispute. The agreement avoids a jury trial and bars use of its trademarks.