Bitcoin may soon edge closer to becoming part of everyday commerce in the United States, thanks to a fresh initiative from Senator Cynthia Lummis.

Washington’s gridlocked atmosphere hasn’t stopped lawmakers from inching forward on what could become the country’s most comprehensive digital asset law to date.

The lights may still be on at the Capitol, but much of Washington’s policymaking machine has gone dark.

The Bank of England is reconsidering its restrictive stance on institutional stablecoin holdings as it seeks to align with global regulatory trends and support fintech innovation.

Kazakhstan’s growing crypto landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as authorities move aggressively to root out unregulated activity while positioning the country as a leading digital asset hub in Central Asia.

Efforts to craft the first clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States have been thrown into chaos by Washington’s ongoing government shutdown.

Dubai’s growing digital asset industry has come under sharper scrutiny after the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) imposed financial sanctions on 19 companies found to be operating without authorization.

Hong Kong’s financial regulators are preparing for another phase of reform under the continued leadership of Julia Leung, who is reportedly set to remain Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) until the end of 2028.

A sweeping regulatory reform is taking shape in Europe as the continent’s top financial authority, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), moves to consolidate supervision of crypto firms, stock exchanges, and clearing houses under its control.

A wave of support is rising inside and outside Washington for Mike Selig, the SEC official who has become one of the most visible defenders of digital assets within U.S. regulatory circles.

Armenia is preparing to outlaw cash-for-crypto transactions beginning in 2026, a decision officials say is about transparency, not suppression.