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A leading Russian logistics company has formally requested that the government legalize the use of cryptocurrency for international transactions, citing the need for more efficient and sanction-resistant payment alternatives in the face of ongoing financial restrictions. The appeal was made to Russia’s Ministry of Finance and Central Bank, urging policymakers to consider integrating blockchain-based payment options into the legal trade …

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced a major step toward reshaping the regulatory framework for digital assets in the country. In a proposal released this week, the agency suggested splitting crypto assets into two distinct categories, aiming to provide clearer regulatory guidance and improve investor protection. The FSA is currently seeking public feedback on the proposal, signaling a potentially …

Block Inc., the parent company of Cash App, has agreed to pay $40 million to settle allegations by New York regulators over significant compliance failures related to anti-money laundering (AML) and consumer protection practices. The settlement, announced Thursday by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), follows a multi-year investigation into Block’s handling of compliance protocols on its flagship …

As global markets breathe a sigh of relief following former President Donald Trump’s announcement to pause proposed tariffs on key imports, the crypto world is showing mixed reactions — and Solana (SOL) is at the center of the buzz. After briefly dipping earlier this week, Solana’s price has shown signs of stabilizing near $132, leading many investors to ask: Is …

In a significant shift for cryptocurrency regulation, President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill that repeals the IRS’s DeFi broker reporting rule, effectively reversing a key provision of the Biden administration’s crypto policy framework. The rule, originally part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, required certain participants in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and digital asset services …