The SEC is restarting its crypto custody rulemaking, aiming to create a clear framework for broker-dealers holding digital assets. This move could boost institutional confidence and reshape the custody landscape,...
The UK government has directed the Bank of England to prioritize digital currency and payment innovation, aiming to boost the nation's competitiveness in digital assets. This move could accelerate CBDC...
Chainalysis reports 2025 on-chain taxable crypto activity at $457B, with US leading at $112.6B. CARF only covers 14%, creating tax enforcement gaps. The article analyzes implications for investors and regulators,...
Sui co-founder Kostas Kryptos is building Havenex, a regulated digital asset exchange for institutions, with Series A funding nearly complete and licenses pending. This move underscores the industry's shift toward...
The DOJ sentenced Kwanghee Anh to 58 months for bank fraud involving fake W-2s and pay stubs, highlighting traditional lending vulnerabilities and signaling regulatory scrutiny that also impacts crypto and...
Hyperliquid Policy Center and TradeXYZ have urged the CFTC to establish a regulatory framework for US oil perpetuals, a move that could bridge DeFi and traditional energy markets. The CFTC's...
The SEC has sent its proposed crypto custody rule changes to the White House for review, signaling progress toward regulatory clarity for investment advisers. The rule could reshape how RIAs...
The SEC's crypto custody rule rewrite has reached the White House for review, signaling a potential shift toward lighter standards. This could reduce compliance burdens for crypto firms while raising...
Saitama founder Manpreet Kohli has lost his UK extradition battle and will face US charges of telecom fraud and market manipulation. The case highlights the global reach of US crypto...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has threatened to relocate the exchange if California's billionaire tax on unrealized gains proceeds, calling it an unconstitutional asset seizure. This dispute could reshape crypto's geographic...
Roman Storm's Tornado Cash retrial is delayed to 2027 as his acquittal motion is considered. The case tests developer liability for open-source code and could set precedent for privacy tools.
Hyperliquid and trade[XYZ] have proposed allowing energy perpetual contracts in US markets, arguing they can be safely integrated under CFTC oversight. This could set a precedent for DeFi participation in...
Roman Storm's retrial on remaining Tornado Cash charges has been pushed to April 2027, extending a landmark case on developer liability for decentralized protocols. The outcome could reshape privacy tool...
Binance has hired two senior compliance executives from Crypto.com, including Antonio Alvarez as deputy to its CCO, signaling a strong push to enhance its regulatory compliance. This move reflects the...
Coinbase has proposed to the SEC and CFTC that stock perpetual futures be treated as security futures and that prediction markets be allowed under commodities law. This move could pave...
Poland's MiCA transition period ended July 1, leaving over 2,000 VASPs without clear licensing paths. The regulatory limbo threatens operational continuity, may trigger market consolidation, and highlights uneven MiCA implementation...
A federal jury convicted Las Vegas businessman Brent Kovar for a $24 million crypto Ponzi scheme defrauding over 400 investors. He faces up to 280 years in prison, highlighting increased...
A Las Vegas businessman faces up to 280 years in prison after being convicted of running a $24 million crypto Ponzi scheme through his company Profit Connect. The case highlights...
TRM Labs traced $16.8 million in crypto flows to 30 wallets linked to Iran's Mabna Institute, highlighting the transparency of blockchain and the growing effectiveness of sanctions enforcement. This case...
The Blockchain Association has urged US regulators to limit GENIUS Act KYC obligations to issuance and redemption, arguing that secondary-market transfers should not require issuer-side identity verification. This could shape...
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