Political and Law news

Following intense pushback from industry advocates, legal groups, and local traders, the state of Illinois has officially agreed to delay its proposed 0.2% cryptocurrency transaction tax until July 2027.

As Latin America's largest digital asset market, Brazil is strengthening its regulatory perimeter over cross-platform and self-sovereignty transactions.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) officially failed to secure the required 60 votes during a procedural vote in the U.S. Senate, halting months of bipartisan negotiations and dealing a severe blow to efforts to establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto industry.

Iran has implemented a major policy shift regarding cryptocurrencies.

As Congress attempts to revive stalled digital asset legislation, a high-stakes political and financial dilemma has taken center stage.

As of August 2026, legislative momentum for U.S. crypto regulation has hit a temporary roadblock.

As of July 1, 2026, the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has entered its final and most rigorous phase of enforcement.

While global crypto markets have faced significant volatility throughout June 2026, a major infrastructure story is unfolding in Türkiye, signaling a shift from speculative trading to "utility-first" blockchain adoption.

The Bank of Russia has unveiled an ambitious new initiative to integrate advanced functionality into the Digital Ruble ecosystem: a specialized platform dedicated to the creation and execution of commercial smart contracts.