Regulation
Russia Outlines Digital Depository Rules Ahead of Fall Crypto Framework Roll-Out
Russia’s central bank has published draft rules requiring digital asset platforms to hold up to $2.8 million in liquid capital as the…
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Regulation coverage follows the legal and policy decisions shaping crypto markets around the world. BTC-Pulse tracks enforcement actions, court cases, ETF approvals, exchange compliance, stablecoin rules, securities debates, custody standards and government digital asset strategies. Readers will find practical context on how regulatory developments affect issuers, trading platforms, investors, developers and institutions building or using blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The category helps readers understand how legal decisions can affect liquidity, product design, listings and long-term adoption.
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Lawsuit Alleges Apple Kept Fake Bitcoin Wallet on App Store After $875,000 Theft Report
A lawsuit claims Apple failed to remove a fake bitcoin wallet from its App Store after a user reported an $875,000 theft,…
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Inside the Legal Clash: CME vs CFTC Over Onchain Crypto Perpetual Futures
The CME Group sues the CFTC over its approval of onchain perpetual futures, arguing the agency mislabeled products and misapplied the law,…
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Bitcoin Slides 2% After US Close; Kospi Plunges 10%
Bitcoin dropped 2.7% alongside a 10% plunge in Korea's Kospi as Senate delays a key crypto bill, raising macro risk before the…
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Senate Shelves Crypto Clarity Act to Focus on Russia Sanctions and Nominations
The U.S. Senate has delayed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to focus on Russia sanctions and nominations, with the bill now…
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Kalshi and Polymarket Secure Pause Against Minnesota’s Prediction Market Ban
A federal judge ruled that Minnesota's law banning prediction markets likely violates the Commodity Exchange Act, granting a preliminary injunction to Kalshi,…
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Securitize Obtains SEC Adviser License to Strengthen Wall Street Credentials in Tokenization Push
Securitize, a BlackRock-backed tokenization firm, obtained an SEC investment adviser license to offer regulated advisory services, strengthening its Wall Street credentials.
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Thailand SEC Alleges Bitkub Concealed Cyberattack That Led to $50 Million Hack
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission has accused Bitkub of failing to disclose a May 2021 cyberattack that allowed hackers to steal roughly…
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Strategy Boosts Cash Reserve to $3.75 Billion, Repurchases STRC Shares
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has expanded its cash reserve to $3.75 billion while repurchasing $25 million of its high-yield preferred stock STRC, providing…
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CFTC Warns Prediction Markets Against Cutting Corners in Event Contract Submissions
The U.S. commodities regulator cautioned prediction markets firms against submitting template-style event contract certifications, urging them to provide specific details for each…