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#Crypto regulation

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Coins•Oct 15, 2026

US Amasses Bitcoin as Global Economy Relies on Its Digital Dollars: Report

Key Highlights: U.S. investors are increasingly prioritizing Bitcoin as a store of value, driving America’s global market share higher across every consecutive reporting period since spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in 2024. International markets are aggressively adopting dollar-backed stablecoins to access digital greenbacks without traditional U.S. banking infrastructure. The divergence is bolstered by domestic legislative backing, ...

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Coins•Oct 15, 2026

Australia Seeks Feedback on Crypto Platform Regulations Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Key Highlights: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released Consultation Paper 392 (CP 392), establishing proposed licensing, capital, and custody standards under the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act. Under the proposed models, cryptocurrency operators without qualifying third-party custody may be required to maintain at least 14 million Australian dollars ($9.7 million) in net ...

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Coins•Oct 12, 2026

South Korea Targets KuCoin and Other Crypto Exchanges in Regulatory Crackdown

Key Highlights: KuCoin faces operational uncertainty in South Korea as domestic regulatory interventions raise questions regarding platform access and user activity. Trading volume on the global digital asset exchange is currently not reported, pointing to a potential slowdown or pause in trading engagement. South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) continues to enforce stringent oversight aimed ...

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Coins•Oct 12, 2026

South Korea’s FSC Announces Measures to Block Access to Illegal Financial Websites

Key Highlights: The Financial Services Commission of South Korea (fsckorea) is ramping up regulatory enforcement across virtual asset businesses. Firms must adhere to rigorous compliance standards under South Korea’s Special Financial Transactions Act to ensure market integrity. International regulatory bodies are observing South Korea’s enforcement actions, signaling a potential global shift toward stricter operational frameworks. ...

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Coins•Oct 12, 2026

This Week in Crypto Law: Key Legal and Regulatory Updates for October 11, 2026

Key Highlights: The U.S. CFTC proposed defining qualifying event contracts across politics, sports, culture, and weather as swaps, while issuing an interim final rule to exclude traditional sportsbook wagers and casino games. ESMA issued an opinion advising MiCA-authorized crypto-asset service providers to halt services for noncompliant asset-referenced and e-money tokens within three months. New York ...

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Coins•Oct 10, 2026

Binance Faces US DOJ Scrutiny Over Compliance with 2023 Settlement

Key Highlights: Binance’s trading volume metrics face disruption amid heightened scrutiny and an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Federal oversight centers on the exchange’s operations linked to the United States and its adherence to federal regulatory standards, notably sanctions enforcement. Cryptocurrency market participants are closely monitoring compliance updates and regulatory resolutions ...

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Coins•Oct 9, 2026

Why Binance Is Removing 8 Services and 22 Tokens in Brazil

Key Highlights: Binance will halt eight services—including margin trading, loans, and Launchpool—and delist 22 tokens for Brazilian residents starting October 27. Eligible Brazilian users are transitioning to local regulated entities, utilizing Binance Brasil Corretora de Câmbio e Valores Mobiliários SA for fiat transactions by October 29. New regulatory requirements enforced by the Central Bank of ...

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Coins•Oct 8, 2026

ESMA Gives Crypto Firms 3 Months to Delist Non-Compliant Stablecoins

Key Highlights: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued updated guidance targeting crypto-asset service providers handling unauthorized stablecoins under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. Crypto firms must establish technical, contractual, and organizational controls to block European Union clients from purchasing or expanding exposure to non-compliant tokens. Firms are permitted to facilitate temporary, ...

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Coins•Oct 8, 2026

Greece Prepares to Introduce 10% Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency

Key Highlights Greece has published a draft bill proposing a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency investments. The draft legislation includes an annual tax-free threshold of up to €500 ($560) for crypto profits. Scheduled for parliamentary submission in November, the proposed rate is significantly lower than crypto taxes in peer European Union nations like Germany, ...

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Coins•Oct 8, 2026

SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules Fall Short of Legislation, French Hill Says

Key Highlights: Lawmakers face a tight 22-day Senate post-election window to negotiate and pass the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) following an earlier procedural setback. Key sticking points between Democratic and Republican negotiators focus on ethics provisions, illicit finance, consumer protections, and stablecoin regulations. Both the SEC and CFTC are navigating regulatory moves under existing statutory ...

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Coins•Oct 7, 2026

Rain Seeks National Trust Bank Charter to Bypass Third-Party Banks

Key Highlights: Stablecoin payments platform Rain has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust-bank charter. Operating as a New York subsidiary named Rain National Trust bank, the proposed entity plans to provide fiduciary digital asset and dollar custody, stablecoin reserve management, and institutional token issuance ...

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Coins•Oct 6, 2026

OKX Founder Predicts Bitcoin and Altcoin Future: “The Coming Period Will Be Very Different”

Key Highlights: OKX founder Star Xu projects that blockchain and crypto industry transformations beginning in 2026 will vastly outpace the progress seen over the previous decade. Centralized exchanges are projected to evolve beyond pure trading hubs into comprehensive global platforms offering payments, asset storage, and tokenized shares. Advances in self-custody and on-chain infrastructure could allow ...

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