The Blockchain Association has backed the Treasury's proposed GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers, but urges limiting KYC requirements to primary market transactions and calls for clearer definitions. This could...
TRM Labs reports that Iran's Mabna Institute laundered $16.8M in crypto via 30 addresses, linked to hacking-for-hire for the IRGC. This highlights growing concerns over crypto's use in illicit finance...
A San Francisco gaming founder has been convicted of running a fraudulent crypto trading fund, facing up to 20 years in prison. The case highlights ongoing regulatory crackdowns and the...
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iran-linked crypto networks as part of a broader 'economic D-Day' crackdown. This marks a significant escalation in using sanctions to target digital assets, with major...
The U.S. Treasury has expanded secondary sanctions to cover digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping, while suspending a remittance license for Iran. This signals heightened regulatory scrutiny for crypto...
Hyperliquid's Policy Center has formally asked the SEC and CFTC to harmonize rules for perpetual contracts, citing regulatory ambiguity as a hurdle to innovation. The proposal comes amid the platform's...
Stand With Crypto has endorsed 32 House candidates in a major midterm push, signaling the crypto industry's growing political influence. The move aims to shape digital asset legislation and could...
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has reported that BitcoinIRA and iTrustCapital may have suffered data breaches in 2025, with leaked data including user holdings and banking information. Neither company has publicly disclosed...
Stand With Crypto, backed by Coinbase, has endorsed 32 House incumbents who supported the Clarity Act, mobilizing over 3 million advocates ahead of the midterms. With crypto industry spending nearing...
The US Treasury's expected expansion of Iran secondary sanctions will increase compliance burdens on crypto exchanges and DeFi platforms, requiring enhanced blockchain monitoring and raising geopolitical fragmentation risks.
Russia's central bank has introduced a financial literacy test to ease qualified investor requirements, expanding crypto trading limits. This move signals a shift toward regulated crypto integration, potentially boosting market...
Pakistan's PVARA has mandated that all crypto service providers apply for a license by September 5 or cease operations, introducing a 'comply or exit' regulatory framework. This move aims to...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a known crypto skeptic, disclosed holdings of up to $45,000 in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, revealing a paradox between her political stance and personal investments. Her positions...
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour defends prediction markets as price discovery tools, not gambling, despite regulatory battles and insider trading concerns. The platform's growth in sports, political, and crypto event contracts...
Bybit's U.S. lawsuit against North Korea over the $1.5B ETH theft is a strategic move to freeze assets via court orders, not just seek damages. The case highlights the narrow...
NoOnes, a P2P crypto marketplace with 2.5 million users, has shut down due to sanctions, leaving users scrambling to withdraw funds. The incident highlights the critical role of compliance in...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse praised the CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee's first meeting, calling it a 'crypto industry Olympic lineup' and highlighting consensus that legacy rules must be reshaped. The article...
Grayscale's research head says the SEC's proposed token financing rule could reduce compliance uncertainty, boosting on-chain activity for Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and potentially creating value for their native...
Grayscale's research suggests the SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets could benefit Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain by providing a compliant domestic path for token issuance. The tiered exemptions and safe...
HTX Research's report on on-chain policing and blacklists (2022-2026) reveals how compliance tools have become powerful, opaque levers shaping crypto markets, raising critical questions about power, legality, and decentralization.
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