This episode covers significant developments in the crypto regulatory landscape, including Japan's FSA reforms, new IRS crypto rules, and KuCoin's MiCAR application in Austria. We also explore Mantra Finance's expansion in Dubai, Governor Pritzker's plans to combat crypto ATM crimes, and South Korean banks' partnerships with crypto exchanges.

Sources:

https://crypto.news/japans-fsa-approves-reforms-to-ease-stablecoin-and-brokerage-regulations/

https://www.upexciseportal.in/new-irs-crypto-rules/

https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/kucoin-eu-files-micar-application-in-austria-to-ensure-compliant-eea-operations-302381210.html

https://coinpedia.org/news/mantra-finance-lands-dubai-crypto-license-big-plans-for-defi-and-tokenization/

https://www.atmmarketplace.com/news/illinois-governor-pritzker-to-call-for-bitcoin-atm-regulations/

https://dailyhodl.com/2025/02/19/banks-in-south-korea-moving-quickly-to-partner-with-crypto-exchanges-amid-new-regulatory-clarity-report/