The Hong Kong SFC has flagged FNXAI and 1FNXAI tokens as suspicious investment products, citing AI-driven trading claims and staking arrangements. The move highlights regulatory scrutiny of hybrid AI-crypto offerings...
Wyoming's Division of Banking and NYDFS have signed an MOU on digital asset regulation, creating an expedited licensing pathway for firms with at least three years of clean operating history...
The SEC has proposed a framework that would let investment advisers and registered funds self-custody digital assets under strict conditions, while recognizing state trust companies as qualified custodians. The move...
The SEC has proposed allowing registered investment advisers to custody crypto through qualified self-custody arrangements, while setting conditions for state trust companies. The 60-day comment period could reshape how traditional...
Illinois has agreed to delay its 0.2% Digital Asset Tax from January 2026 to July 2027 while a legal challenge from crypto industry groups proceeds. The pause offers temporary relief...
Binance is accused by European regulators of using legal loopholes to operate without a MiCA license, while the exchange insists it complies with all EU rules. The case tests the...
ESMA and national regulators are questioning whether Binance can rely on the 'reverse solicitation' exemption to serve EU clients after failing to obtain a MiCA license. The outcome could set...
A New York federal judge dismissed most claims by Celsius's litigation administrator against Chainalysis, allowing only one aiding-and-abetting claim to proceed. The case revolves around Celsius's 2020 promotion of a...
Florida's payment stablecoin framework took effect October 1, 2026, mandating 1:1 reserves, monthly CPA exams, and CEO/CFO certification. Issuers crossing $10 billion in issuance must move to a federal framework...
Chinese and Hong Kong police have dismantled a cross-border underground banking ring that used shell companies, fake trade, and cryptocurrency to move illicit funds. The case highlights growing enforcement pressure...
ESMA has recommended creating a new regulated crypto service category for firms offering DeFi protocol entry points, alongside clearer rules for staking, lending, and borrowing. The front-end approach aims to...
OFAC sanctioned a Tren de Aragua-linked ATM jackpotting network and blacklisted seven TRON addresses. The move highlights crypto's role in laundering illicit cash and signals tighter compliance pressure on stablecoin...
A Florida federal court entered a default judgment against Brian Early and Alisha Ann Kingrey in the Fundsz digital asset and precious metals fraud case, ordering more than $30 million...
Coinbase-backed Stand With Crypto has endorsed a bipartisan slate of Senate and House candidates for the 2026 midterms, as polling suggests Democrats could retake Congress. The move follows the Senate's...
The FCA has opened crypto authorization applications, requiring firms to apply by February 2027 under a framework covering consumer protection, asset safeguarding, market integrity, and financial soundness. The regime, effective...
The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has issued an updated crypto FAQ clarifying when token buybacks, staking receipts, network upgrades and secondary trading platforms may indicate a continuing investment contract....
Canada's crypto market is not a wild frontier but a digital finance ecosystem shaped by payment infrastructure, bank gatekeeping, and securities-first regulation. This analysis examines how provincial regulators, the Bank...
The SEC has filed parallel lawsuits against Cryptoaiml Ltd. and TSAI Pro Ltd., alleging the platforms used WhatsApp groups and fake AI trading advisors to defraud investors of over $15...
The SEC and CFTC are facing a severe crypto enforcement staffing shortage, with many specialists departing or transferring. The resulting vacuum has paused cases, slowed new lawsuits, and stalled market-standardization...
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said he wants the US stock market to move on-chain, calling the shift toward Bitcoin and crypto part of a broader financial evolution. The SEC's new...
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