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Every week, we explore how regulations and policies shape the cryptocurrency landscape and how the crypto world influences these rules in return.

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Previewing the Canadian Election's Crypto Angle

1 day ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De

Canada will host an election next week, where voters will consider a range of issues — the economy, housing, trade relations with the U.S. — as they choose their elected officials, who in turn will choose the next Prime Minister of the country. Story continuesDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today. See all newslettersBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Travel Rule Compliance Surges on New Regs, Stablecoin Payments, Notabene Survey Finds

1 day ago | coindesk.com | Ian Allison

Almost all cryptocurrency firms should be compliant with anti-money laundering (AML) transparency rules this year, a set of requirements around the sharing of certain information about the originator and beneficiary of transactions known as “the Travel Rule,” according to an annual survey carried out by crypto AML specialist Notabene. Notabene surveyed 91 virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and 10 regulatory bodies for its 2025 Travel Rule Report.
ECB, European Commission Clash on MiCA Changes Over U.S. Crypto Friendly Rules

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Camomile Shumba

The European Central Bank is seeking changes to the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets legislation (MiCA) just months after the regulation took effect because it's concerned U.S. support for crypto could lead to economic damage in the 27-nation bloc, Politico reported Tuesday.
Dutch Bank ING Said to Be Working on a New Stablecoin With Other TradFi and Crypto Firms

2 days ago | coindesk.com | Ian Allison

ING’s stablecoin project could take the form of a consortium effort including some other banks and crypto service providers, two people familiar with the plans said. By Ian Allison|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf Apr 22, 2025, 1:00 p.m. Dutch bank ING is working on a stablecoin, looking to take advantage of Europe’s new cryptocurrency regulations that came into force last year, according to two people with knowledge of the plans.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Replacing Ethereum’s EVM With RISC-V

3 days ago | coindesk.com | Margaux Nijkerk

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared a new proposal over the weekend that would radically overhaul the system that powers its smart contracts. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the The Protocol Newsletter today. See all newslettersBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Stablecoin Giant Circle Is Launching a New Payments and Remittance Network

3 days ago | coindesk.com | Ian Allison

Circle is unveiling a new payments and cross border remittance product on Tuesday, from the firm’s One World Trade Center headquarters, according to an invite to the launch event.
Unpacking the DOJ's Crypto Enforcement Memo

5 days ago | coindesk.com | Nikhilesh De

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and said it would no longer pursue what Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described as "regulation by prosecution."You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions.
Feds Mistakenly Order Estonian HashFlare Fraudsters to Self-Deport Ahead of Sentencing

6 days ago | coindesk.com | Cheyenne Ligon

Just four months ahead of their criminal sentencing for operating a $577 million cryptocurrency mining Ponzi scheme, the two Estonian founders of HashFlare were seemingly mistakenly ordered to self-deport by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — an instruction that directly contradicted a court order for the men to remain in Washington state until they are sentenced in August. STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today.
Bitcoin (BTC) Volatility Expected as 170K BTC Shift From Mid-Term Holders: CryptoQuant

6 days ago | coindesk.com | Helene Braun

Historical data shows big moves from 3–6 month holders often precede major price swings. By Helene Braun|Edited by Cheyenne Ligon Apr 18, 2025, 3:33 p.m. Bitcoin (BTC) is likely headed for a period of heightened volatility as 170,000 BTC — worth over $14 billion at its current price of $84,500 — have moved from wallets held for three to six months, a cohort often linked to market turning points, CryptoQuant warned in a post.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price in Standstill at $85K as Trump Increases Pressure on Fed's Powell

1 week ago | coindesk.com | Krisztian Sandor |Helene Braun |Omkar Godbole

Bitcoin (BTC) was treading water just below $85,000 late Thursday as tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added another layer of uncertainty for investors.