Pakistan is advancing a national digital asset framework with Binance advising on new rules to create a secure, transparent ecosystem aimed at boosting regulation, innovation and financial inclusion.
On Dec. 6, 2025 the CFTC approved spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), removing a key regulatory hurdle and opening U.S. markets to direct spot exposure. The decision is being viewed as a catalyst for increased institutional participation and deeper liquidity.
Local media report that residents of a North Caucasus republic continue mining cryptocurrencies despite a regional ban, causing over 1 billion rubles in damage to power utilities this year. Authorities warn the illegal activity is straining the grid and may trigger tougher enforcement.
The SEC invited Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox to a December 15 roundtable on privacy and financial surveillance, intensifying debate over privacy features in Bitcoin after criticism from figures like Michael Saylor.
Buenos Aires will allow residents and businesses to pay city taxes and administrative fees using digital assets, with Dogecoin explicitly accepted among supported tokens.
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies passed two resolutions requiring government agencies to register and publish detailed data on Bitcoin mining operations. The move raises privacy and investment concerns among miners and market watchers.
Texas-based Monet Bank has shifted its business model to serve cryptocurrency and digital asset firms, positioning itself as a dedicated crypto lender. The change aims to expand tailored credit and banking options for the growing crypto industry.
Turkish exchange Paribu has bought CoinMENA for $240 million, gaining regulatory licenses in Bahrain and Dubai and direct access to the MENA region’s fast-growing crypto user base.
Texas has become the first U.S. state to purchase and hold Bitcoin (BTC), stepping in during a market pullback as a strategic reserve move; officials say the allocation is intended to diversify treasury assets and signal confidence in crypto as an institutional tool.
Poland’s parliament failed to override the president’s veto on a cryptocurrency regulation bill, blocking the government’s attempt to impose stricter controls amid money-laundering and Russian intelligence concerns. The outcome leaves regulatory uncertainty for local crypto businesses and investors.