18 хв томуCFTC Issues June 10 Proposal to Clarify Event Contract Rules for Sports and ElectionsThe CFTC on June 10 proposed rules to clarify when prediction market event contracts may be allowed, drawing a line between contracts with potential economic purpose and games of chance. The agency signaled some sports and election contracts may pass a public interest test, while markets prone to manipulation such as injuries or referee calls could face tighter review.24 хв томуSen. Lummis Advances Clarity Act to Define Legal Line Between Digital Asset Securities and CommoditiesSen. Cynthia Lummis is advancing the Clarity Act, a proposal to draw a clear legal boundary between digital assets treated as securities and those treated as commodities in the United States. The framework aims to end roughly a decade of jurisdictional uncertainty that has limited large scale institutional capital allocation.26 хв томуJapan lower house backs crypto reform bill targeting 20% gains tax and Financial Instruments Act shiftJapan's House of Representatives approved a bill to treat cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, adding disclosure, trading limits and stricter penalties for unregistered operators. The plan would cut the top crypto gains tax rate from up to 55% to a flat 20% from 2028, with the framework expected in 2027 pending upper house approval.40 хв томуHungary's New Government Signals Softer Crypto Rules to Ease EU TensionsHungary's new government is moving to soften crypto rules as it aims to reduce tensions with the European Union, according to BULLISH. The shift signals a potential change in how crypto activity is regulated in the country, though no detailed measures were provided in the update.48 хв томуECB Holds Key Rates at 2.00% to 2.40% After April 30 Meeting, Lagarde Signals Hike Talks Ahead of June 11 BriefingThe European Central Bank kept its three key rates unchanged on April 30, with the deposit facility at 2.00%, the main refinancing rate at 2.15% and the marginal lending rate at 2.40%, while President Christine Lagarde said policymakers discussed potential hikes as rising energy costs lift inflation and an upward revision to the June outlook is expected.58 хв томуECB Lifts Deposit Rate to 2.25% With 0.25 Point Hike as Eurozone Inflation Tops 3%The European Central Bank raised its deposit facility rate to 2.25% from 2.00%, a 0.25 percentage point increase and its first hike since 2023. The ECB said eurozone inflation has moved above 3% versus its near 2% target, with higher energy prices linked to Middle East disruptions and core inflation also edging up.58 хв томуECB Raises Rates 25 Basis Points, First Increase Since Sep 2023 as Eurozone Inflation Hits 3.2% in MayThe European Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points on June 11, its first hike since September 2023, after eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May. Markets are pricing a 66% chance the US Federal Reserve hikes at least once before year end, following the ECB move.1 год томуHungary set to drop Orbán-era crypto provisions that threatened prison time: reportsHungary is preparing to repeal cryptocurrency rules introduced during Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's earlier tenure that included potential jail sentences, according to media reports.1 год томуSpain's Cecabank Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Crypto Custody PlatformCecabank has officially entered the digital-asset market, launching a regulated cryptocurrency custody and trading infrastructure aimed at financial institutions, CoinDesk reported. Renta 4 Banco is among the first users of the platform, highlighting how European banks are extending traditional custody operations into digital assets. Under the partnership model, Cecabank acts as the custodian and provides the banking layer, technology infrastructure and institutional-grade crypto custody, while Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me is responsible for trade execution, liquidity provision, market access and exchange-level support. Renta 4 said it is already using the setup to build its own crypto trading offering for clients. Cecabank said on June 11 that it has received authorization to provide crypto custody, transfer, and the receipt and transmission of orders, moving the project from preparation into live operations. The bank added that its MiCA-related license was approved by Spain's National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) in July 2025, and that it has registered with the Bank of Spain as a crypto-asset service provider. The bank also said it has started the European passporting process and plans to expand into Ireland, Portugal and Luxembourg. At launch, the platform will support major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins that meet European regulatory standards, according to the companies. Cecabank said the service brings the controls and standards of its traditional custody business into digital assets, while Bit2Me described the rollout as another step toward embedding digital assets within the conventional banking system. The move comes as Spanish banks accelerate their push into crypto. BBVA has previously been reported to be planning Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody services for customers, with infrastructure managed directly by the bank rather than relying fully on third-party providers.1 год томуJapan's Lower House Approves Crypto Regulatory OverhaulJapan has taken a major step toward reshaping how cryptocurrencies are regulated. The House of Representatives has approved a bill that would move oversight of crypto assets from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, effectively positioning crypto more like investment products such as stocks rather than mainly as a means of payment. Japan's Financial Services Agency said the push reflects how deeply crypto has entered the investment market. Government-cited data show more than 14 million crypto accounts nationwide, with many held by domestic retail investors. About 70% of accounts belong to individuals earning under 7 million yen annually. If enacted, the bill would classify crypto assets as financial instruments and subject trading to rules closer to those of the securities market. CoinDesk reported the new framework is expected to come into force in 2027. The legislation also clears a path for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Japan. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has argued that ETFs could make crypto investing more accessible. Tax treatment is set to become more favorable while trading conduct rules tighten. The framework would introduce insider trading prohibitions to the crypto market, mirroring stock-market standards. Project insiders, including development team members and exchange employees, would be barred from trading tokens when they hold material nonpublic information. Examples include planned listings or delistings, deterioration in business operations, or large transactions likely to move markets. The bill adds tougher disclosure requirements aimed at reducing misleading statements by token issuers. Project teams would need to disclose core information such as technical operations, token supply, and business financials. Where fundraising is done via tokens without an independent audit by an accounting firm, retail investment would be capped at 2 million JPY per investor, a measure designed to curb risk exposure to unaudited projects. Enforcement measures would also be strengthened. The maximum prison sentence for operating an unregistered crypto business would increase from three to 10 years, while the maximum fine would rise to 10 million yen. Japan's securities regulator would gain clearer authority to conduct criminal investigations and could seek court orders to freeze assets.
