Policy
Cayman Islands Now Requires Licensing for Crypto Custody and Trading Companies
The new law will go into effect on April 1, 2025.

As Crypto Summit Nears, White House Maintains Special Status for Bitcoin
The approach to the newly announced bitcoin reserve grants that BTC deserves special treatment among digital assets, a White House official said.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Hires Galaxy Digital Counsel to Advise on Crypto
Tyler Williams previously served several roles in the U.S. government.

Bitpanda, OKX, Crypto.com Secure MiCA Licenses as Exchanges Eye 450M-Strong Market
The crypto exchanges join Boerse Stuttgart Digital and other as the legislation opens the doors to markets across the European Union.

WazirX Wins Approval From Singapore Court to Repay Users Following $230M Hack
The Court has allowed WazirX to convene a scheme meeting with users in a "significant step" to distributing funds lost in the attack

Gemini Agrees to Pay $5M Settlement in CFTC Case
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued Gemini in 2022 for making misleading statements.

Bitcoin Lightning Fintech ZBD Approved to Receive EU MiCA License by Dutch Regulator
Countries like the Netherlands are preparing for MiCA implementation.

UK Set to Prohibit Public Offers of Crypto
The FCA's paper also asks for industry input on its incoming markets admission and disclosures as well as market abuse regime.

Time for Crypto to Put the Pedal to the Floor
Trump's victory presents a unique opportunity to reshape regulation and ensure no future SEC Chair can hamstring the industry again. Expect pushback.

Coinbase Pours $25M More Into Fairshake as CEO Armstrong Says 'We’re Not Slowing Down'
“The crypto voter is already a force to be reckoned with, but it will continue to grow,” CEO Brian Armstrong said.
