Regulation & Policy

FCA 首波執法行動與 HMRC、南西區組織犯罪組聯手突擊倫敦多處疑似未註冊的P2P加密貨幣交易場所，發出停止令並納入刑事調查。專家表示此類未註冊平台屬非法、風險高，監管機關將以反洗錢等法規補強監管缺口。英國正逐步建立加密貨幣監管框架，預計2027年前全面落實，2026年開放註冊申請通道，投資者應謹慎評估風險。

Gate News message, April 22 — Hyperliquid has established the Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) in the United States, funded by the Hyper Foundation. The initiative aims to secure legal clarity and protections for U.S. users and developers, with a focus on on-chain perpetual futures contracts. HPC wi

Major CEX urges Congress to set a minimum tax-exemption for crypto transactions and offer flexible staking-report timing, citing IRS forms show most trades under thresholds and heavy reporting burden. The article reports that a major centralized exchange is urging U.S. Congress to establish inflation-adjusted minimum exemption thresholds for crypto transactions and to allow taxpayers to choose when to report staking rewards. It cites CoinDesk data showing 56 million crypto tax forms filed for 2025, with most transactions valued under $50, illustrating the administrative burden of current reporting rules and the need for policy changes.

Gate News message, April 22 — North Carolina has officially introduced House Bill 1029, the Digital Asset and Stablecoin Act, marking the state's entry into crypto regulation. The bill, developed following recommendations from a dedicated blockchain committee, aims to integrate digital assets into t

FCA raids eight London sites tied to unregistered P2P crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist notices. Evidence points to money-laundering and terror-financing probes; no P2P platform is FCA-registered; enforcement signals a tougher AML crackdown. Abstract: The FCA, with tax authorities and police, conducted surprise raids at eight London sites linked to unregistered peer-to-peer crypto trading, issuing cease-and-desist notices. The operation underpins ongoing money-laundering and terrorist-financing probes. No P2P platform is FCA-registered in the UK. Analysts view the action as a shift from statements to enforcement, signaling potential broader crackdowns under AML and financial-promotion rules for crypto assets, which remain high-risk investments.

Gate News message, April 22 — South Korea's central bank has entered a new monetary phase with newly appointed governor Shin Hyun-song placing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at the forefront of the country's financial system. In his inaugural address, Shin positioned CBDCs and bank-issued d

PACE Act introduces optional federal licensing for fintechs, requiring compliance, reserves, and oversight by the OCC. Direct access to Fed systems like FedNow and Fedwire aims to cut delays, lower costs, and reduce reliance on banks. Industry groups support the bill, citing improved comp

Senate timing pressures and hearings narrow the window, risking delay of the CLARITY Act markup decision into May. Banking groups intensify lobbying against stablecoin yield provisions, expanding outreach to multiple committee members. Ongoing disputes over yields, ethics, and DeFi

Abstract: Russia's State Duma gave first reading to Bill No. 1194918-8, "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights," to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets with Bank of Russia–supervised licensed intermediaries, a ban on unlicensed platforms by 2027, retail investment caps and tests, and a prohibition on using crypto for payments. Russia's Duma advanced a bill establishing a state-regulated crypto regime: licensed intermediaries under the Bank of Russia, July 2027 ban on unlicensed platforms, retail limits and liquidity tests, and a ban on payments with crypto.

Abstract: Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh argues digital assets are already part of U.S. finance, rejects a central bank digital currency, and favors market-led crypto innovation. He disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, inviting questions about independence. Summary: Warsh, Trump's Fed nominee, says digital assets are integral to U.S. finance, rejects a CBDC, and favors market-driven crypto innovation; he disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, raising independence concerns.

美國證券交易委員會（SEC）主席保羅·阿特金斯（Paul Atkins）於 4 月 21 日在華盛頓經濟俱樂部就任主席一周年的主題演講中，宣布圍繞「A-C-T」戰略（推進、澄清、轉型）的數位資產監管「重置」計劃，核心內容包括「創新豁免」機制、五類代幣分類框架，以及與美國商品期貨交易委員會（CFTC）簽署的諒解備忘錄。

Gate News message, April 22 — A survey by Boerse Stuttgart Digital found that 35% of European investors would consider switching banks for better cryptocurrency services, highlighting how digital assets are beginning to influence banking relationships across the continent. The survey covered

Gate News message, April 22 — Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated today that the suspension of the basketball betting tax policy requires careful risk management, citing concerns related to virtual currencies and illegal prediction markets. Lee emphasized that the halt is not solely about

美國海軍上將塞繆爾·帕帕羅（Samuel Paparo）週二在參議院軍事委員會聽證會上表示，比特幣「作為一種力量投射手段，是一種很有價值的電腦科學工具」，並指出比特幣的工作量證明（PoW）技術「給試圖入侵網路的攻擊者帶來了更大的成本」，其網路安全應用具有「非常重要」的電腦科學意義。

瑞波公司（Ripple）執行長布拉德·加林豪斯（Brad Garlinghouse）於 4 月 20 日公開稱讚美國證券交易委員會（SEC）新任主席保羅·阿特金斯（Paul Atkins）推動的監管方向轉變，形容其為「讓人重拾理智的清新之氣」。加林豪斯將 SEC 的政策轉向視為美國加密貨幣市場情緒好轉的核心驅動力。

俄羅斯國家杜馬於 4 月 22 日一讀通過《關於數位貨幣和數位權利》法案，327 名議員投票贊成。法案一旦正式生效，加密貨幣將在俄羅斯實現合法化，普通俄羅斯公民可透過獲許可的中介機構合法購買數位資產。俄羅斯央行（CBR）將成為主要監管機構，負責發放許可證、批准或禁止加密交易。

The PACE Act would let qualified digital asset and fintech firms access the Fed's payment system, aiming to cut delays and costs through direct Fed access, with regulatory safeguards and consumer protections. Abstract: The U.S. House introduced the Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency (PACE) Act to allow qualified digital asset, fintech, and other service providers to connect directly to the Federal Reserve's payment system. The bipartisan bill, by Reps. Young Kim and Sam Redo, aims to cut delays and fees by enabling direct Fed access under OCC oversight, with streamlined registration, consumer protections, supervisory enforcement, and bankruptcy provisions. Industry advocates argue that direct access would foster faster, cheaper, and more competitive payment services while maintaining safeguards for innovation.

Gate News message, April 22 — Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has released a consultation paper to establish more favorable regulatory capital guidance for crypto assets on permissionless blockchains (public blockchains) ahead of implementing

Gate News message, April 22 — China's Economic Daily published an article highlighting the need to regulate token trading and combat illegal activities. The report warns that tokens face risks including identity theft from leaks, permission forgery, and unauthorized commission schemes by bad

Gate News message, April 22 — Russia's State Duma passed the first reading of a bill on digital currencies and digital rights, paving the way for cryptocurrency legalization in the country. The Russian Central Bank will serve as the primary regulator, responsible for issuing licenses, approving or p