The Central Bank of Malaysia plans to provide clearer guidance on the use of stablecoins and tokenized deposits by the end of 2026.

Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week

Crypto and banking industry representatives are meeting to discuss stablecoin yield provisions in a market structure bill. Compromise language, led by Senators Alsobrooks and Tillis, has raised concerns in the crypto sector, particularly regarding yield based on stablecoin balances. The release of the revised text has been delayed, with ongoing negotiations over technical details. A markup hearing is anticipated later in April. Other regulatory concerns, including the definition of DeFi and potential ties to former President Trump's family, remain unresolved.

CFTC sues 3 states over prediction market regulatory authority

The Trump administration is suing Illinois, Connecticut, Arizona, and their gaming regulators over the federal government’s right to regulate prediction markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the US Department of Justice filed separate lawsuits on Thursday against the three st

Coinbase Secures Conditional Approval for US National Trust Charter

Coinbase, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has officially secured a conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust charter. The move seems to be a major stride toward regulatory clarity and the culmination of multiple years of rigorous

DAO Legal Status Gains Ground in the U.S. Following New State Approval

_U.S. DAO adoption expands as Alabama grants legal status and liability protections to decentralized nonprofit entities._ The US state of Alabama has signed a new bill that introduces a structure for decentralized nonprofit groups operating with smart contracts. Lawmakers aim to give clarity to

A certain CEX has been approved by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust company, which will be regulated at the federal level.

A certain CEX has received a conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the United States, allowing it to establish a national trust institution, but without converting into a commercial bank. It will continue operating under the supervision of the New York State Department of Financial Services, strengthening the consistency of its custody business and laying the foundation for new products.

The Virtual Asset Services Act is finalized! “These violations” will be fined—here are the three key highlights of the draft in one go

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved the draft of the “Virtual Asset Services Act,” establishing regulatory requirements and penalties for virtual asset service providers and stablecoin issuers, emphasizing market stability and protection for traders. The draft clearly sets licensing requirements for industry operators, stablecoin issuance rules, and bans on market manipulation. In addition, it will promote the gradual opening of virtual asset derivatives, initially focusing on institutions with capital and risk-control capabilities.