#Regulation

Hong Kong regulators plan to introduce a comprehensive legislative bill in 2026 to regulate virtual asset dealers and custodians. This move sharpens its competition to become Asia's premier digital asset hub.

Starting January 1, 2025, the EU's DAC8 directive mandates crypto exchanges to report user data to tax authorities. Non-compliance could lead to penalties and even asset seizure for users.

Apple is pausing its plans to comply with a Texas age verification law after a federal court blocked its implementation, escalating the clash between child safety and user privacy.

Crypto M&A activity hit a record $8.6 billion in 2025, driven by the Trump administration's friendly regulatory stance. Major deals from Coinbase, Kraken, and Ripple signal industry consolidation.

Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, will restrict services for Japanese residents from 2026 to comply with the country's tough financial regulations, a move that contrasts with its recent re-entry into the U.K.

Apple is introducing EU-exclusive features in iOS 26.3 to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), including better third-party device pairing. We analyze the impact of regulation on Apple's ecosystem.

Apple gets a €98 million fine from Italy's antitrust regulator over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) policy, which allegedly imposes unfair burdens on third-party developers.

FanDuel and CME Group are launching prediction markets in five US states, allowing retail users to bet on financial and political events. The move blurs the lines between investing and gambling, and faces regulatory hurdles.

Instacart has ended its controversial AI-powered pricing tests following a study and lawmaker pressure over price discrimination. We analyze the implications for AI ethics and platform regulation.

BNB price breaks $860 but underperforms the market amid a Financial Times report on Binance's regulatory failures. Analysis on the clash between bullish technicals and rising legal risks.

The largest U.S. bank, JPMorgan, is exploring crypto trading services, including spot and derivatives, for institutional clients amid growing demand and improving regulatory clarity.

Hong Kong's Insurance Authority is proposing new rules to allow its 158 insurers to invest in crypto, requiring a 100% risk charge. The move could unlock billions in institutional capital for the Asian digital asset market.