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The CFTC opened a historic path for bitcoin perpetuals to trade on U.S.-registered venues, bringing a major crypto derivatives structure under federal oversight. The move creates the first regulated pathway for spot BTC-linked perpetual contracts in the United States. CFTC Opens Historic Path for Bitcoin Perpetuals The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on May … Read more

The CFTC says its Gemini crypto case should never have been filed under current enforcement standards. The agency has joined Gemini in asking a federal court to remove remaining settlement restrictions after monetary penalties were already satisfied. CFTC Review of Gemini Case Reshapes Crypto Enforcement The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) brought its effort to … Read more

Crypto exchanges face new U.K. enforcement pressure after Britain targeted Russia-linked sanctions-evasion networks using digital assets. The package names 18 exchanges, banks, payment providers, corporate entities, and individuals tied to crypto and financial channels. Crypto Exchanges Face UK Regulation 17A Action Britain announced on May 26 a sanctions package aimed at crypto routes used to … Read more

Senator Cynthia Lummis is warning Congress that missing the Clarity Act window could delay major crypto legislation until 2030. She says inaction would leave developers exposed, consumers vulnerable, and law enforcement agencies without stronger tools. Clarity Act Warning Puts Congress on a Crypto Policy Deadline The Clarity Act has become a deadline test for Congress, … Read more

According to Normative Instruction No. 739, issued on Friday, VASPs will now need to undergo an audit by an approved third-party entity to obtain authorization to operate in Brazil. The requirement adds to an already stringent regulation, making the process of obtaining a license in Brazil more difficult. Central Bank Of Brazil Moves to Add … Read more

The SEC placed digital asset regulation at the forefront of its draft strategic plan, signaling that crypto policy will be a key focus for the agency in the coming years. The proposal calls for a clearer regulatory framework as blockchain-based markets and tokenized financial products continue to expand. SEC Puts Crypto Rules at the Front … Read more

South African financial regulators have clarified that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are not legal tender. Crypto Still Excluded From Legal Tender Status South African regulators have reiterated that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are neither money as defined in the country’s National Payments System Act nor funds, and are therefore not legal tender. In a joint statement, the … Read more