Asset managers warn scrapping a long-standing threshold could turn cautious crypto exposure into a costly compliance hurdle, undermining institutional adoption.

South Korean authorities has uncovered one of the largest underground money pipelines in years, exposing how crypto are often misused by bad actors to launder illicit funds while staying under the radar.

As Coinbase negotiates with the administration, the fate of the CLARITY Act—and U.S. crypto regulation—is in flux.

State Senator Chris Rose has introduced new legislation that would authorize the state treasury to invest directly in Bitcoin, approved stablecoins, and precious metals, framing digital assets as a potential shield against inflation and monetary instability.

Most foreign cryptocurrency exchange apps will be blocked from South Korea’s Google Play Store from 28 January because they are not registered with local authorities. Korean users can still access these platforms via web browsers or APK downloads, but this creates higher security risks and may shift trading towards domestic exchanges.

West Virginia, a US state in the Appalachian region, may allow its treasury to invest up to 10% of its funds in Bitcoin, stablecoins, and gold. The bill sets rules for investment, including a $750 billion market cap for Bitcoin, and is now under review by the state’s banking committee.

Coinbase withdrew its support for a US crypto bill after a late draft showed provisions that could harm consumers and limit competition. The Senate Banking Committee has postponed the bill’s markup, with talks expected to continue once a revised draft is ready.

China’s former digital yuan architect, Yao Qian, is facing serious corruption charges after Chinese state media revealed that he allegedly accepted more than $8 million in crypto bribes while holding senior regulatory positions.

DZ Bank’s MiCA approval highlights how traditional banks — not crypto exchanges — are becoming Europe’s primary gateway to digital assets.

Pakistan has just signed an agreement to explore the use of a dollar-pegged stablecoin, marking the country's growing interest in blockchain-based settlement systems.