Supreme Court: The next step will focus on cracking down on crimes related to the use of virtual currencies, underground banks, and "money laundering" activities.

Indiana passes Bitcoin Rights Act, allowing retirement funds to allocate crypto assets and support self-custody wallets

The Indiana State Legislature in the United States has approved HB 1042 "Cryptocurrency Regulation and Investment Act," allowing public retirement plans to invest in cryptocurrencies, protecting individuals' digital asset rights, restricting barriers set by public institutions, and establishing a fair tax environment. The bill will take effect in 2026, marking the gradual integration of crypto assets into the mainstream financial system.

The Supreme Court cracks down on crypto money laundering, Chinese criminal networks transfer $44 million daily

The Supreme People's Court of China will focus on cracking down on crimes involving the use of virtual currencies and underground banks for money laundering. According to reports, Chinese money laundering networks transfer approximately $44 million daily through cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins are favored due to their low volatility, and criminals continue to evolve in cross-border activities, posing challenges for law enforcement agencies.

South Korea plans to legislate regulations for financial influencers, requiring disclosure of holdings and received compensation when promoting cryptocurrencies and stocks.

South Korea's political circles are considering amending the law to require financial influencers to disclose holdings and compensation when recommending stocks and cryptocurrencies, aiming to reduce conflicts of interest and misleading risks. This move reflects the global tightening of regulations on financial content creators and enhances information transparency, bringing community investment speech into the formal regulatory framework.

Crypto Millions Finance Sale of Stolen US Trade Secrets, Treasury Says

The Treasury Department sanctioned a Russian exploit broker network accused of trafficking stolen U.S. trade secrets and government cyber tools for cryptocurrency, marking the first use of a key intellectual property law to counter escalating national security threats. Treasury Sanctions

The OCC releases the "GENIUS Act" implementation proposal, bringing the stablecoin regulatory framework into the implementation stage

February 25 News, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a proposal for implementation regarding the "Guidance and Establishment of the U.S. Stablecoin National Innovation Act" (GENIUS Act) and has initiated a 60-day public comment period. This marks the transition of the U.S. stablecoin regulatory framework from legislative development to concrete enforcement. OCC Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould stated that the regulatory framework aims to ensure the stablecoin industry develops in a safe and sound environment. The GENIUS Act, as the United States' first federal-level legislation on payment stablecoins, took effect in July 2025. According to the act, full implementation is scheduled for 18 months after the enactment date, which is January 18, 2027, or 120 days after the issuance of final regulations by the main regulatory agencies, whichever comes first.

Market Predictions: Kalshi Faces Multiple Controversies! MrBeast Employee Suspected of Insider Trading, California Gubernatorial Candidate Bets on Their Own Race

The prediction platform Kalshi has launched an investigation into 200 insider trading cases, with two well-known individuals accused of violations. Mr. Beast's editor Artem Kaptur was suspended for two years and fined $20,000 for abnormal trading activity; former California gubernatorial candidate Kyle Langford was banned for five years and fined $2,000 for betting on his own election prospects. The CFTC emphasized that it will pursue insider trading behaviors, while Kalshi plans to strengthen self-regulation.