Regulation & Politics

Digital-asset issuers and exchanges faced restrictions, while the regulator is considering further rules without announcing bank-specific penalties.

The 37-bank venture plans to distribute its token through financial intermediaries, with issuance expected in the coming months.

The company is seeking both exchange and futures-broker registrations to serve retail and institutional customers. The proposed US offering still requires approval.

A7 International advertises a 0.3% fee and payouts in four currencies, but its public materials do not name the banks that would execute the transfers.

The regulator’s opinion includes custody and transfers, moving beyond earlier guidance that allowed those services to continue.

The agency says existing exchange and trader duties would stay intact, while a separate rule excludes qualifying casino-style wagers.

The agency bypassed a proposal, citing threats to prediction markets, but says the measure changes no existing compliance obligations.

Holders can request fiat or USDT as the project prepares to retire its tokens, but the shutdown documents leave the gold reserves’ disposition unspecified.

The payments firm seeks a court order restoring access to its treasury wallet, saying the loss of working capital has slowed client settlements.

Exchanges must give position holders five calendar days' notice and a chance to exit, while leaving other material contract terms unchanged.