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Afghanistan's Taliban government has banned Bitcoin and crypto trading, leading to arrests, shop closures, and a sharp drop in monthly inflows from $150M to under $80K. Despite the crackdown, peer-to…
The G7 has designated North Korean crypto theft as a global weapons-financing threat, aiming to coordinate crackdowns on laundering networks. This move flags potential regulatory tightening and incre…
A recent poll indicates that a majority of Canadians support the federal government's proposal to ban cryptocurrency ATMs. Concerns regarding money laundering and criminal activity are driving public…
US lawmakers introduced the Digital Asset PARITY Act, favoring staking tax relief but excluding Bitcoin mining, causing criticism and a 4% BTC drop amid regulatory concerns.
Brazil enacted a law empowering authorities to freeze, seize, and liquidate cryptocurrencies linked to serious crimes, redirecting recovered assets to public security, signaling heightened regulatory…
Kentucky legislates a bill mandating crypto hardware wallets to allow seed phrase resets, threatening Bitcoin's security model and effectively banning self-custodial wallets, causing significant push…
Crypto-related crimes surged in Spain's Basque Country with 541 complaints in 2025 amid rising enforcement and stricter regulations, signaling increased market friction but potential institutional st…
Vancouver city staff advises against making the city bitcoin-friendly due to legal restrictions and risk concerns, halting plans to invest municipal reserves into BTC amid its recent price volatility.
Raj Kundra was granted bail in a Rs 150 crore Bitcoin scam case, but investigations and legal proceedings continue under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in Mumbai.
ECB President Lagarde may leave early, creating uncertainty over digital euro plans. Her critics and successors remain cautious or negative on Bitcoin and crypto, potentially tightening regulation. T…
Intense congressional hearing questions Treasury oversight of Bitcoin and World Liberty Financial ties, highlighting regulatory uncertainty and political controversy around crypto involvement and a U…
US lawmakers accuse DOJ Deputy AG of conflicts of interest for scaling back crypto enforcement while holding significant BTC and ETH, raising concerns over increased crypto crime and regulatory risks.
Hong Kong's proposed crypto regulations would remove exemptions for minor virtual asset exposures, imposing full licensing and strict custody rules that risk deterring traditional asset managers and …
UK lawmakers urge Prime Minister Starmer to ban crypto political donations to prevent foreign interference, posing regulatory risks for Bitcoin and reducing crypto adoption in UK politics.
South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled Bitcoin on centralized exchanges can be seized in criminal cases, increasing legal risk for custodial holdings and pressuring exchanges to strengthen compliance amid…
Italy’s Consob warns that crypto service providers must comply with MiCAR rules by December 30, 2025, or cease operations, risking service disruptions and access issues for Bitcoin investors.
Calls grow for a presidential pardon of Samourai wallet developers facing prison for unlicensed money transmission charges, with the Bitcoin community warning the case risks stifling privacy-focused …
Nvidia shares dropped 3.15% as earnings failed to ease concerns about heavy AI spending, pulling tech stocks down amid a crypto selloff prompted by regulatory uncertainty and fears of forced liquidat…
The Smarter Web Company raised £0.1m in shares and holds significant Bitcoin reserves, reinforcing its Bitcoin Treasury policy amid market volatility and regulatory risks.
A US Senate draft bill aims to clarify regulatory oversight of digital assets like XRP and Bitcoin, pushing XRP as a commodity under CFTC jurisdiction amid growing market activity and legal debate, w…