Crypto Regulation

South Korea is tightening crypto rules by extending the Travel Rule to smaller transactions of 1 million won (around US$680). Exchanges and users will face stricter reporting and checks to stop illegal activity and improve market oversight.

Switzerland has delayed sharing crypto account information with foreign tax authorities until 2027. The pause gives banks, crypto platforms, and investors extra time to prepare systems and ensure compliance with international reporting rules.

South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange is set to be folded into one of the nation’s most powerful tech and payments companies, in a multibillion-dollar merger that places stablecoins at the center of Korea’s next major fintech battleground.

Kevin Hassett, the White House economic adviser and director of the National Economic Council, has emerged as the first pick of Donald Trump signalling more than just a personnel change, but Trump's effort to take control over the FED to steer the country's monetary policies closer to the White House preferences.

Spain plans to sharply raise taxes on cryptocurrency gains, with rates reaching up to 47% for individuals and 30% for corporate profits. The proposal also includes stricter rules for crypto platforms, such as a risk “traffic light” system and making all digital assets seizable, sparking strong criticism from industry experts.

Spain’s left-wing Sumar party has ignited fresh controversy in the country’s crypto sector after proposing a sweeping set of tax reforms that would dramatically raise the fiscal burden on digital asset investors.

Japan is moving cryptocurrencies under stricter securities rules, giving regulators more control and protection for investors. Exchanges and token issuers will face new requirements like reserves, disclosures, and oversight to prevent hacks and unauthorised activity.

South Africa’s central bank is saying no to crypto after calling the digital asset a new risk to the country's financial system. In a report released on Tuesday, the South African central bank noted the growing popularity of crypto in the country, quoting a total of 7.8 million people who are active users.

China is quietly re-emerging as one of the world’s most profitable Bitcoin mining hubs, despite maintaining an official nationwide ban on mining since 2021. New industry data shows the country now accounts for an estimated 14% to 20% of global hashrate, placing it firmly back inside the top three global mining centers.

Khurram Dara, a former policy lawyer at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, has formally announced his run for New York State Attorney General — positioning crypto regulation, enforcement reform and digital-asset competitiveness as the central themes of his 2026 campaign.