In a landmark ruling, a Chinese court convicted smugglers of Bitcoin mining hardware under the charge of smuggling prohibited goods, marking a legal shift from previous tariff-related prosecutions. This reclassification...
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to block sports event contracts for state residents, with fines up to $500,000 daily for non-compliance. This ruling highlights the regulatory friction prediction markets...
Kalshi has delisted athlete injury prediction markets at the CFTC's request, following a June proposal that would ban such event contracts. The move highlights the regulatory crackdown on prediction markets...
The CFTC has moved to dismiss CME's lawsuit over crypto perpetuals, arguing the exchange already has equal access to list such products. The case could shape the future of crypto...
The US DOJ and FBI seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency and took control of Hamas's donation websites and servers, disrupting the group's fundraising network. This enforcement action highlights the increasing...
New Jersey's Supreme Court denied the CFTC's motion to halt Kalshi's operations, a setback for federal regulators. The ruling highlights jurisdictional tensions over prediction markets and could set a precedent...
Grayscale has urged the SEC to maintain the existing crypto ETF framework, warning that new restrictions would increase costs and delay innovation. The firm argues that current rules have proven...
Thailand's SEC has adopted the FATF Travel Rule, requiring digital asset operators to verify self-custody wallet ownership and share transaction info by February 2027. This move aligns with global AML...
Tether faces a lawsuit over freezing $42.4 million in USDT without a warrant. The case challenges the issuer's authority and could reshape stablecoin governance, compliance, and user rights. A ruling...
Bybit's $1.5B lawsuit against Lazarus Group combines sanctions law and anti-terrorism statutes to recover stolen funds. While legal theories are strong, practical recovery faces major obstacles. The case could set...
Bybit's legal pursuit of the $1.5B stolen by North Korean hackers is a landmark test of crypto recovery law. The case faces jurisdictional hurdles, state immunity, and asset tracing complexities,...
Two Thai businessmen are suing Tether over a $42.4 million USDT freeze allegedly triggered by an informal U.S. government request, raising legal questions about due process. The case could set...
Two Thai businessmen sue Tether over a $42.4M USDT freeze allegedly executed without a court order, based on an informal U.S. government request. The case raises due process concerns and...
Fairshake's Protect Progress PAC has spent $189,000 to support Rep. Jake Auchincloss in his Massachusetts primary, signaling crypto's strategic investment in protecting pro-industry lawmakers. This move highlights the sector's bipartisan,...
The SEC has proposed a major update to transfer agent rules, addressing blockchain-based securities and tokenization. The new framework includes cybersecurity and operational resilience standards, with a 60-day comment period....
Kalshi bans politicians and their campaign staff from betting on their own election outcomes to prevent insider trading. The move aims to boost market integrity and preempt regulatory scrutiny, potentially...
The U.S. DOJ seized $560,000 in crypto destined for Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades and took down their fundraising infrastructure. This action highlights the increasing effectiveness of U.S. enforcement in tracking illicit...
The SEC proposes updating 1970s-era transfer agent rules to accommodate blockchain and tokenization, signaling regulatory recognition of DLT. The move could accelerate RWA tokenization but raises questions about compliance burdens...
The SEC has proposed updating transfer agent rules to accommodate blockchain and electronic securities, signaling a regulatory shift toward embracing digital asset technology. This move could legitimize blockchain-based recordkeeping and...
Chainalysis is suing the DHS over a $95M no-bid contract awarded to TRM Labs for crypto tracking. The lawsuit could reshape the blockchain surveillance industry and set precedents for government...
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