Crypto perpetual futures could soon enter U.S. markets, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Summer Mersinger.

Michigan lawmakers have proposed four new bills targeting various aspects of cryptocurrency. These include mining regulations, tax deduction policies, state treasury investments, and access to digital assets.

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) celebrated a major bipartisan breakthrough in digital asset legislation, following a strong Senate vote in favor of a bill she says positions the United States as a global leader in crypto policy.

Crypto.com announced today that it has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) licence following regulatory approval for the acquisition of A.N. Allnew Investments Ltd (Allnew) by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

David Sacks, prominent tech investor and a key voice in U.S. crypto and AI policy circles, has expressed strong confidence that the GENIUS Act—a major stablecoin bill—will pass the Senate with bipartisan support.

In a significant step toward regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Rep. Ritchie Torres have introduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act—a bill designed to protect non-custodial blockchain developers and service providers from burdensome regulation and potential government overreach.

Russia is preparing new legislation that would allow law enforcement to seize digital assets like Bitcoin in criminal cases.

Starting this June, South Korea will reopen its crypto market to select institutions. Non-profits and crypto exchanges can now legally sell digital assets under new regulations.

On May 21, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, marking a major step in regulating fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS). The law creates a licensing framework for any business issuing stablecoins in or tied to the Hong Kong dollar.

The Senate voted 66-32 to advance the GENIUS Act on Monday. This breakthrough came with rare bipartisan support. Sixteen Democrats changed course after opposing it the previous week.

Katherine Reilly has taken over as Acting Inspector General at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).