Analysis of the delayed US crypto market structure bill and its impact on DeFi regulation, based on Citibank report.
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Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Critical Delay: Citibank Warns CLARITY Act May Stall Past 2026

Washington D.C., April 2025: A pivotal piece of legislation designed to bring long-awaited legal structure to the United States cryptocurrency sector faces a significant roadblock. According to a new analysis from global financial giant Citibank, the progress of the Crypto-Asset Market Structure Bill, known as the CLARITY Act, is slowing considerably. While seen as a […]

South Korea National Assembly passes new cryptocurrency law requiring criminal background checks for VASP shareholders
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South Korea Crypto Law: New Groundbreaking Legislation Mandates Criminal Record Checks for VASP Shareholders

Seoul, South Korea, January 30, 2025: South Korea’s National Assembly has passed a groundbreaking amendment that will fundamentally change how cryptocurrency firms operate within its jurisdiction. The new legislation requires virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to conduct criminal background checks on their major shareholders, marking one of the most significant regulatory developments in Asia’s cryptocurrency […]

CFTC appoints crypto litigation specialist Michael Passalacqua as senior counsel for digital asset regulation
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CFTC Appoints Crypto Litigation Specialist as Senior Counsel, Signaling a Pivotal Shift in Regulatory Strategy

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2025 – In a definitive move underscoring the maturation of digital asset oversight, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed Michael Passalacqua, a seasoned lawyer specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain litigation, as one of its two senior counsels. This appointment, first reported by Cointelegraph, represents a significant strategic investment by […]