Crypto Regulation News

Portugal Blocks Polymarket Over Illegal Election Betting Concerns

Portugal’s gambling regulator has ordered crypto-based prediction market Polymarket to cease its operations in the country and face network-level blocking. The decision follows a surge in political betting related to Portugal’s presidential election, in which millions of euros were wagered shortly before the official results became public.

Hong Kong Industry Group Raises Concerns Over Tighter Crypto Rules

A prominent Hong Kong securities industry group has raised concerns over the city’s proposed tightening of cryptocurrency licensing laws. HKSFPA has expressed several objections to the proposed guideline in a letter to regulators and warned that the measures could discourage traditional fund managers from gaining exposure to cryptos.

South Korea Exposes Cross-Border Crypto Laundering Ring in $100M Case

South Korea busted a money laundering ring from abroad that laundered over 150 billion won (roughly $101.7 million). The money laundering was facilitated by crypto-linked foreign exchange schemes. The Korea Customs Service said on Monday that three Chinese nationals have allegedly violated the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act.

Moldova to Launch a MiCA-like Crypto Regulatory Framework in 2026

Moldova is preparing to implement a regulated cryptocurrency law similar to the European Union’s MiCA by the end of 2026. The country plans to introduce its first comprehensive crypto legislation, in line with MiCA to provide legal clarity for citizens while keeping digital assets outside the national payment system.

California Fines Crypto Asset Manager Nexo $500,000 for Unlicensed Lending

California regulators have imposed a $500,000 penalty against crypto lender Nexo over unlicensed lending activity that reached thousands of residents across the state. Reports reveal Nexo issued cryptocurrency-backed loans to at least 5,456 California customers without the state license needed to facilitate lending activity.

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