The White House has vetted four CFTC commissioner candidates, but the new lineup may not be crypto-friendly. Leaving minority seats vacant could lead to partisan enforcement, creating uncertainty for digital...
A Cornell Tech Policy Institute study, cited by the Bitcoin Policy Institute, finds that exempting Bitcoin payments under $300 from capital gains tax could boost economic activity by $859 million...
London's City of London Police reports a 395% YoY surge in AI-related fraud, with cryptocurrencies increasingly used in investment scams and money laundering. The report signals tighter regulation ahead for...
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev publicly endorses tokenized stocks, escalating a dispute with AMC over legality. The clash underscores regulatory uncertainty in the RWA space and could shape future SEC guidance...
Web3 payment platforms combining USDT deposits, multi-currency swaps, and virtual cards risk being classified as unlicensed financial services. Regulators focus on the totality of functions, not individual features. The line...
Chinese prosecutors are using past bank account freezes as key evidence to prove crypto traders 'knew' they received criminal funds, leading to aiding cybercrime charges. Defense lawyers argue a freeze...
Masami Kurumada, creator of Saint Seiya, sues his former manager for ¥2.89 billion over alleged misappropriation of ¥4.68 billion, partly diverted into cryptocurrency. The case highlights risks in creative-industry financial...
Texas AG Ken Paxton received donations from prediction market Kalshi and did not join a lawsuit against it, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. This highlights the political dynamics shaping crypto regulation and...
A Guangzhou court ruled that lending virtual currency is invalid and that compensation should be based on acquisition cost, not market value. This reinforces China's strict crypto ban and highlights...
The Senate's decision to cut eight voting days in September has further delayed the CLARITY Act, a critical crypto regulatory bill. This setback prolongs regulatory uncertainty and may push final...
Circle President Heath Tarbert told Congress that after the GENIUS Act establishes stablecoin rules, the CLARITY Act is needed to regulate crypto spot markets under the CFTC, completing the digital...
SEC Chair Paul Atkins urges Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, with a key vote on September 15, while US jobless claims edge higher. Ledger faces a class action over...
Argentina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office is training judges and staff in crypto tracing and seizure techniques, signaling a more sophisticated approach to crypto-related crime. The move could lead to stricter enforcement...
BeInCrypto partners with GBA for the FoMGL summit, launching its Legal & Regulatory Expert Council at the UN. This initiative aims to foster dialogue between the crypto industry and regulators,...
Chinese judicial authorities are clarifying that accepting USDT or Bitcoin as kickbacks constitutes the crime of non-state employee bribery. On-chain evidence is admissible, and companies must update compliance to address...
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...
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