Revolut Secures UAE Approval for Crypto Services
Revolut has secured in-principle approval from Dubai's VARA to offer virtual asset services in the United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant regulatory milestone...
PVARA Asks Seminary to Clarify Crypto Asset Rules
Pakistan's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority is in active talks with religious scholars to establish clear guidelines for digital assets under Islamic law. The push...
Japan Classifies Crypto as Financial Asset, Adds Regulations
Japan's parliament has officially reclassified cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, as financial assets. The amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act became law on July...
Ostium Halts Trading After $18M-$22M Exploit Report
Decentralized trading protocol Ostium has temporarily halted all trading operations following reports of a significant exploit targeting its OLP liquidity vault. Blockchain security firms...
Russia’s New Crypto Law Faces Unresolved Issues
Russia's foundational "On Digital Currency and Digital Rights" law is set to establish a legal cryptocurrency market starting September 1, 2026. However, significant challenges...
Trump urges Senate to pass US Crypto Clarity Act
President Donald Trump has publicly pushed the U.S. Senate to approve the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, positioning cryptocurrency regulation as a critical national...
OKX Launches Offline Mode for Secure Withdrawal Protection
OKX has introduced Offline Mode, a new security feature that lets users block all withdrawals during a specific time window. Think of it as putting...
Tanzania Central Bank Finalizes Crypto Investor Shield
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) is moving forward with comprehensive regulations for cryptocurrencies and virtual assets. Governor Emmanuel Tutuba confirmed the finalization of these...
South Africa Fintechs Brace for New Data & Open Finance Rules
South Africa's fintech sector is about to undergo significant regulatory shifts. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published a three-year regulatory roadmap that...
SpaceX X Accounts Hacked to Promote SCATMAN Memecoin Scam
On July 12, 2026, the official X accounts for SpaceX and Starlink were compromised. Hackers used the high-profile platforms to promote a fraudulent memecoin...