

This week, significant legal and regulatory changes in the crypto space emerged, highlighting the scrutiny on crypto businesses in the U.S. and Europe. The Independent Community Bankers of America challenged the OCC’s new chartering rule, while the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on the A7 Network, linked to Russia and Iran. Congressional investigations also targeted Tether’s…

In the last week of May, global crypto regulation trends indicate a shift from rulemaking to enforcement and market design. Regulators in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. are now focusing on how digital assets integrate into existing financial systems. Key developments include Europe’s MiCA enforcement phase, the introduction of regulated perpetual futures by Coinbase in…