Nigeria Links Cryptocurrency Regulation to Tax Identification Numbers in Major Reform Initiative
Nigeria’s tax overhaul pulls crypto exchanges into identity-based reporting, reshaping how digital assets are brought into the traditional economy.
Thailand Implements Comprehensive Oversight to Combat Gray Money in Gold and Cryptocurrency Markets
Thailand reportedly plans tighter reporting, Travel Rule enforcement and a national data hub to track illicit flows across both traditional and digital assets.
Solana Policy Institute Advocates for Exemption of DeFi Developers from SEC Exchange Regulations
The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning current rules could chill innovation.
ZKsync Prioritizes Real-World Infrastructure Development in Ambitious 2026 Roadmap
ZKsync plans to focus on real-world adoption in 2026, with the expansion of its existing products — Prividium, ZK Stack, and Airbender.
Grayscale Expands Asset Consideration List to Include AI, DeFi, and Consumer Tokens
Grayscale expanded its asset review list on Jan. 12, naming 27 tokens across AI, DeFi, and consumer sectors.
Senate Unveils New CLARITY Act Draft Introducing Activity-Based Stablecoin Rewards
A revised Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow activity-based stablecoin rewards tied to payments, wallets, and staking, while barring interest paid solely for holding tokens.
Senate Introduces New Market Structure Legislation Aiming to Restrict Rewards for Idle Stablecoin Holdings
The bill seeks to bar digital asset providers from paying interest just for holding a stablecoin, but would allow activity-based rewards.
SEC Chief Optimistic About Trump's Expected Approval of Market Structure Bill This Year
Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for the bipartisan legislation aimed at moving crypto markets out of a regulatory gray zone.
Court Puts Hold on Tennessee's Actions Against Kalshi in Ongoing Legal Battle
Kalshi is free to continue operating in Tennessee for now, as a federal judge blocked state regulators from taking action after the prediction market sued.
Bitwise Slams 401(k) Bitcoin Restrictions as Warren Urges SEC Action
US President Donald Trump opened the door for cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans in August last year with an executive order.
VanEck Predicts Clear Outlook Will Transform Q1 into a Favorable Investment Period
VanEck predicts investors will be more confident in Q1, citing improved fiscal visibility and monetary clarity, though the jury is still out on how Bitcoin fits into this picture.
Former New York City Mayor Launches NYC Token Memecoin Just Weeks After Departing Office
The NYC Token, which had a pretty rocky start, has been created to fight antisemitism, according to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams.