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regulate – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:56:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 regulate – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Coinbase Pushes UK Petition to Regulate Stablecoins and Blockchain https://earlybirdsinvest.com/coinbase-pushes-uk-petition-to-regulate-stablecoins-and-blockchain/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/coinbase-pushes-uk-petition-to-regulate-stablecoins-and-blockchain/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:56:41 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/coinbase-pushes-uk-petition-to-regulate-stablecoins-and-blockchain/

A campaign urging UK policymakers to take steps toward blockchain and stablecoin development is seeing increased attention.

It recently gained traction after crypto exchange Coinbase

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sent out a prompt encouraging users to sign.

The petition, listed on the official UK government website, is open to the public until March 3, 2026.

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If 10,000 people sign, the government is required to respond. If it reaches 100,000 signatures, Parliament will consider debating the proposal.

Three main ideas are highlighted in the petition. First, it calls for clear and practical rules for stablecoins and tokenized assets. Second, it suggests that government agencies begin experimenting with blockchain tools. Third, it recommends the appointment of a national figure to coordinate crypto policy across departments.

Coinbase helped boost support by sending in-app messages to users. Screenshots shared online showed messages urging action with the phrase “help UK lead stablecoin innovation now”.

As of now, more than 5,000 people have backed the effort.

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Supporters argued that the UK is at risk of falling behind if it does not develop a solid plan. They point to the US decision not to issue a central bank digital currency and choose instead to focus on private stablecoins.

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U.S. Senate Passes GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins, Marking Crypto Industry Win https://earlybirdsinvest.com/u-s-senate-passes-genius-act-to-regulate-stablecoins-marking-crypto-industry-win/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/u-s-senate-passes-genius-act-to-regulate-stablecoins-marking-crypto-industry-win/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:29:19 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/u-s-senate-passes-genius-act-to-regulate-stablecoins-marking-crypto-industry-win/

The overwhelming bipartisan passage of the U.S. Senate’s stablecoin bill, with a 68-30 final vote that saw a huge surge of Democrats joining their Republican counterparts on Tuesday, sets a new high-water mark of crypto policy efforts in the U.S. as the legislation now heads to the House of Representatives.

The major Democratic backing for the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act helps give it momentum as it lands in the other chamber, where House lawmakers can either vote on it as written or pursue changes that will require a final round in the Senate before it can head to President Donald Trump’s desk.

As written, the bill would set up guardrails around the approval and supervision of U.S. issuers of stablecoins, the dollar-based tokens such as the ones backed by Circle, Ripple and Tether. Firms making these digital assets available to U.S. users would have to meet stringent reserve demands, transparency requirements, money-laundering compliance and regulatory supervision that’s also likely to include new capital rules.

Ji Kim, the Acting CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, called it a “historic step forward for the digital asset industry,” in a prepared statement shared ahead of the vote

“This is a win for the U.S., a win for innovation and a monumental step towards appropriate regulation for digital assets in the United States,” said Amanda Tuminelli, executive director and chief legal officer of the DeFi Education Fund, in a similar statement.

While it has failed to convince some of the most vocal Democratic critics such as Senator Elizabeth Warren, who say it allows loopholes for foreign tokens such as Tether’s

, doesn’t deal with conflicts presented by the personal crypto involvement of President Trump and clears a path for technology giants such as Amazon to issue their own coins, the bill’s backers in her party have essentially argued that doing nothing isn’t an option.

“With this bill, the United States is one step closer to becoming the global leader in crypto,” said Senator Bill Hagerty, the Tennessee Republican who sponsored the bill, as the Senate prepared to vote on Tuesday. “The value of stablecoins will be pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed one-to-one by cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries. This will provide certainty and confidence for more wide-scale adoption of this transformational technology.”

While this is the first significant crypto bill to clear the Senate, it’s also the first time a stablecoin bill has passed either chamber, despite years of negotiation in the House Financial Services Committee that managed to produce other major crypto legislation in the previous congressional session.

The destiny of the GENIUS Act is also tied closely to the House’s own Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the more sweeping crypto bill that would establish the legal footing of the wider U.S. crypto markets. The stablecoin effort is slightly ahead of the bigger task of the market structure bill, but the industry and their lawmaker allies argue that they’re inextricably connected and need to become law together. So far, the Clarity Act has been cleared by the relevant House committees and awaits floor action.

The crypto industry’s lobbyists turn now to the House on both those issues. A new report on Tuesday from TRM Labs says that stablecoins represent more than 60% of current crypto transactions, and more than 90% of those coins are pegged to the U.S. dollar — dominated by USDC and USDT.

“Although TRM estimates that 99% of stablecoin activity is licit, their speed, scale, and liquidity have made them appealing for illicit uses, including ransomware payments, fraud, and terrorist financing,” the analytical organization noted.

Illicit finance represents one of the major complaints of critics in Congress.

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UK moves to regulate crypto services such as staking, stablecoins https://earlybirdsinvest.com/uk-moves-to-regulate-crypto-services-such-as-staking-stablecoins/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/uk-moves-to-regulate-crypto-services-such-as-staking-stablecoins/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:34:48 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/uk-moves-to-regulate-crypto-services-such-as-staking-stablecoins/

A draft legislation published by the UK Treasury on April 29 revealed new rules for firms offering crypto services in the UK, such as stablecoins, staking, and custody.

The rules, part of the government’s broader “Plan for Change,” are intended to bring crypto exchanges, dealers, and custodians under the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) supervision, mirroring the standards applied to traditional financial services.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the regulatory changes aim to make “Britain the best place in the world to innovate.” She added that robust rules around crypto will boost investor confidence, support the growth, and protect UK investors.

Expansion of regulatory perimeter

According to the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Amendment) Order 2025, firms engaging with crypto will require authorization to operate in or serve clients in the UK.

The regulation will introduce a new “qualifying cryptoassets” category and establish clear definitions for “qualifying stablecoins,” distinguishing them from electronic money and tokenized deposits.

These classifications ensure that crypto activities are subject to the same oversight as other specified investments under existing financial services legislation.

The new activities that require authorization include issuing stablecoins, custody, operating trading platforms, dealing in crypto as principal or agent, arranging crypto transactions, and providing staking services.

The policy note clarifies that using stablecoins for payments will not grant them regulation under the Payment Services Regulations, leaving future regulation open as adoption increases.

The geographic scope of the new regulatory perimeter ensures that firms directly or indirectly engaging with UK consumers must obtain authorization, regardless of their location. Additionally, firms providing custody or staking services must also be authorized if they operate in the UK or on behalf of UK consumers.

Stablecoin issuers must obtain authorization only if operating from an establishment within the United Kingdom. The Treasury notes that truly DeFi activities, where no identifiable controlling party exists, would fall outside the authorization requirements.

Implications for financial ads and AML rules

The draft legislation will also revise the Financial Promotion Order 2005. Crypto firms authorized under the new regime will be able to approve their own promotions, eliminating temporary provisions that allowed registered but unauthorized firms to do so.

According to the draft, this aligns the regulatory treatment of crypto promotions with that of traditional financial services.

Further amendments will update the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017.

Authorized crypto firms will no longer need separate registration under anti-money laundering (AML) regulations but must still comply fully with existing AML requirements. Firms must notify the FCA when they begin or cease activities covered by the new regime.

Timeline for implementation

The Financial Conduct Authority will establish an application window before full commencement to allow existing cryptoasset firms to apply for authorization.

Firms that fail to secure authorization within the transition period will enter a two-year wind-down process, during which they can maintain pre-existing contracts but must cease all new business activity involving UK consumers.

The Treasury stated that final legislation will be brought forward “at the earliest opportunity,” with a final Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy scheduled for publication on July 15.

Discussions with US counterparts on fostering cross-border collaboration on digital securities are also underway as part of broader fintech development initiatives.

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Japan Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies Like Stocks Starting in 2026 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/japan-plans-to-regulate-cryptocurrencies-like-stocks-starting-in-2026/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/japan-plans-to-regulate-cryptocurrencies-like-stocks-starting-in-2026/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:30:40 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/japan-plans-to-regulate-cryptocurrencies-like-stocks-starting-in-2026/

Japan’s financial watchdog is preparing to change how cryptocurrencies are handled under the law, with plans to classify them as financial assets starting in 2026.

According to a local report published on March 30, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) intends to file a proposal to parliament next year. This would involve amending the country’s existing laws that cover financial instruments and exchanges.

The idea has been under discussion within the agency through internal working groups. If approved, the change would bring cryptocurrencies under the same legal framework that applies to financial products like stocks when it comes to insider trading.

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This means that using non-public information to trade crypto assets could be treated the same way as doing so with company shares, which is currently prohibited.

Despite this, digital assets are expected to be placed in a separate group from traditional securities such as bonds or equities. This distinction suggests that while crypto may be regulated more closely, it will not be treated exactly the same as other financial products.

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Companies involved in cryptocurrency trading may be required to register with the FSA, even if they are not based in Japan. However, it remains unclear how the rules would apply to firms outside the country, especially if they do not have a local presence.

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Panama introduces legislation to legalize voluntary crypto payments, regulate industry https://earlybirdsinvest.com/panama-introduces-legislation-to-legalize-voluntary-crypto-payments-regulate-industry/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/panama-introduces-legislation-to-legalize-voluntary-crypto-payments-regulate-industry/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:32:46 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/panama-introduces-legislation-to-legalize-voluntary-crypto-payments-regulate-industry/

Panama has unveiled a sweeping draft bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies and fostering the development of blockchain-based services, signaling a renewed effort to position the country as a fintech leader in Latin America.

The proposed law establishes a legal framework for using digital assets in financial transactions, establishes licensing requirements for service providers, and includes strict compliance measures in line with international financial standards.

Legal recognition of digital assets

Under the bill, digital assets are recognized as a legal means of payment, allowing individuals and businesses to freely agree on their use in both commercial and civil contracts.

The legislation explicitly authorizes the use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins to purchase goods, pay for services, and settle debts, provided that both parties consent.

The draft also creates a regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including wallets, exchanges, and custody platforms. Each would be required to register in a national database managed by the Financial Analysis Unit (UAF) and obtain proper authorization before offering services in Panama.

The bill stipulates mandatory compliance with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines in accordance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unregistered or non-compliant entities could face administrative sanctions or criminal penalties.

Blockchain for governance and digital identity

Beyond financial regulation, the bill encourages the use of blockchain in public administration. It outlines provisions for digital identity systems and the issuance of tokenized securities, aiming to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies and promote transparency in both the public and private sectors.

The legislation also authorizes smart contracts, recognizing their legal enforceability under Panamanian law. Lawmakers see this as an opportunity to enable innovative financial products and automate business processes through programmable agreements.

If passed, the bill would mark a significant policy shift after a previous crypto law — passed by the legislature in 2022 — was partially vetoed by then-President Laurentino Cortizo, who raised concerns about regulatory gaps and constitutional inconsistencies.

The new draft addresses these concerns by clearly defining the roles of regulatory authorities, including the UAF and the Superintendency of Banks of Panama.

The draft bill is expected to proceed to committee discussions in the National Assembly in the coming weeks, where it may undergo amendments before being brought to a vote.

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Pakistan aims to regulate crypto and attract global investors https://earlybirdsinvest.com/pakistan-aims-to-regulate-crypto-and-attract-global-investors/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/pakistan-aims-to-regulate-crypto-and-attract-global-investors/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:48:12 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/pakistan-aims-to-regulate-crypto-and-attract-global-investors/ Pakistan is taking steps to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrency as it aims to position its country as a crypto-friendly destination for international investors.

Movement Mark the shift From before Uncertainty, oFficials is currently seeking regulatory clarity to attract blockchain-driven financial innovation.

“Pakistan It’s finished Sitting on the bystander. We want I have it Clarity of regulations. We need to have A legal framework that is professional business,’ Bilal bin Saqib saidCEO of Pakistan Crypto Council, interview with Bloomberg on March 20th.

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Key to Pakistan’s young workforce for blockchain growth, adviser says

saqib, Who was it He was recently appointed Chief Advisor to Pakistan’s Minister of Cryptocurrency Management Finance, highlighting the country’s younger population can promote blockchain adoption.

“60% of the population is under 30 and ready to build a Web3-Native workforce,” he said.

Pakistan ranks ninth in the world for its cipher adoption in 2023, and according to Chain Melting, there is an estimated 20 million Pakistani crypto users.

Saqib believes that countries need to move quickly to stay competitive, especially as global leaders integrate crypto into their fiscal strategy.

Calling President Donald Trump “the biggest bullish catalyst for codes in history,” Sakib pointed to Trump’s plans for Bitcoin Reserves and crypto stockpile, arguing that other countries, including Pakistan, must follow suit to remain relevant.

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He highlighted how blockchain revolutionizes remittances and trade, reducing reliance on traditional banks, and highlighting costly rate cuts, which are currently in the range of 5-9% for cross-border payments.

“Pakistan is open for business,” he declares, demonstrating the country’s commitment to embracing digital assets.

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Pakistan is planning a national crypto council to shape its regulatory framework

Pakistan’s Treasury is heading towards formal crypto regulations with plans to establish a National Cryptocourse, indicating a potential change in the country’s stance on digital assets.

Last month, Minister of Finance Muhammad Auranzeb Met a foreign delegation Discuss crypto-related investments and policy development.

Among the participants was business associate Gentry Beach Jr., who recently pledged $1 billion in investments in Pakistan. The delegation also included high-tech entrepreneur Nikita Goldsmith, blockchain consultant Alex Markov and Cosmic Wire CEO Jerad Finnick.

Until recently, the government and central banks of Pakistan had it Strong Opposite cryptocurrency regulations. Previous finance ministers rejected the legalization of digital assets, and the Pakistan State Bank repeatedly warned against their use.

However, Aurangzeb is seeking a more open approach, suggesting that the government needs to evaluate it. Sector possibilities Rather than completely dismissing it.

The proposed National Cryptocourse would serve as an advisory body consisting of government officials, regulators and industry experts.According to the Ministry of Finance.

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Key takeout

Pakistan is heading towards crypto regulations with the aim of attracting international investors and positioning itself as a blockchain-friendly economy.
The country’s young Web3-Native workforce is considered a key driver of blockchain adoption, with an estimated 20 million crypto users.
Pakistan is set up a National Cryptocourse, indicating a shift from past resistance to a more open approach to digital assets.

Post-Pakistan moved to regulate crypto and first appeared in 99 Bitcoin with the aim of attracting global investors.

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Pakistan forms new ‘Crypto Council’ to regulate blockchain and digital assets https://earlybirdsinvest.com/pakistan-forms-new-crypto-council-to-regulate-blockchain-and-digital-assets/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/pakistan-forms-new-crypto-council-to-regulate-blockchain-and-digital-assets/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:55:43 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/pakistan-forms-new-crypto-council-to-regulate-blockchain-and-digital-assets/

The government of Pakistan has established the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to oversee the integration and use of blockchain technology and digital assets into the nation’s financial landscape. The initiative, announced in a statement by the Finance Division, aims to regulate, foster, and incorporate crypto innovations into Pakistan’s economic framework.

The initiative marks an about-turn from the country’s previous stance on digital assets, which stated they could not be legalized due to their use in terror financing. The establishment of the PCC positions Pakistan as a potential key player in the global shift to blockchain technology and digital finance at a time when the White House has given the green light to a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

The PCC’s formation follows Bilal bin Saqib’s appointment as Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister for the council. The appointment “marks a significant step forward in Pakistan’s commitment to embracing the transformative potential of digital currencies, ensuring financial security, mitigating risks, and effectively assessing the impact of cryptocurrencies on Pakistan’s economy,” commented a spokesperson for the Finance Division.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will chair the council, leading a diverse board that includes high-ranking officials from key financial and regulatory bodies. This leadership structure, comprising the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and the Federal Law and IT Secretaries, is designed to ensure a comprehensive approach to regulatory oversight, financial stability, and technological advancement.

Appointed as the council’s CEO, Bilal bin Saqib highlighted that the PCC’s mission extends beyond regulation, emphasizing the council’s aim to create an environment conducive to the growth of blockchain and digital finance and a competitive player in the global digital economy.

The PCC’s agenda includes developing clear regulatory guidelines for crypto adoption, collaborating with international crypto and blockchain organizations, and promoting responsible innovation. The council will also focus on consumer protection and financial security through a robust legal and compliance framework.

Pakistan currently ranks among the top countries for crypto adoption, with an estimated 20 million active crypto users and over $20 billion in crypto transactions. The country’s significant remittance market, valued at $35 billion annually, also stands to benefit from increased crypto adoption.

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