Philippine regulators are tightening control over crypto access, signaling that global exchanges must secure local licenses to operate.
The listing follows Kyrgyzstan’s passage of crypto legislation, the launch of a new US dollar–pegged stablecoin backed by physical gold and plans to build a national crypto reserve.
The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX’s collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January.
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Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance.
Harriet Hageman’s “Soon” teaser on X sharpens talk of a 2026 Senate bid to replace crypto ally Cynthia Lummis, raising the stakes for Wyoming’s pro‑crypto brand.
Bybit will phase out services for Japan-based users starting in 2026, following earlier steps to halt new registrations.
Russia’s central bank has submitted draft that would allow non-qualified investors to purchase crypto, but only under strict conditions.
South Korean payments giant BC Card has completed a pilot allowing foreign users to pay local merchants via stablecoins.
The exchange cited licensing approvals in Europe and its US launch as key drivers behind the surge in activity on its compliant platforms.