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Not Legal Tender: Rwanda Issues Warning Over Bybit’s FRW P2P Trading
The country’s central bank says the franc is the only legal tender, banning banks and financial institutions from converting FRW…
Cambodia Passes Anti-Scam Law Amid Rise in Cyber Fraud
While the law widely targets online fraud, cryptocurrency has become a key tool in modern scam operations across Southeast Asia.
Trump Appoints Pro-Crypto Todd Blanche To Lead DOJ As Bondi Exits
Former Trump defense lawyer Todd Blanche who disbanded the DOJ's National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team while personally holding Bitcoin, Solana, and…
U.S. Senators Attempt to Fix Bank-Crypto Divide on Stablecoin Rewards
The new draft comes after multiple staff-level meetings between lawmakers and industry representatives, where feedback was collected.
CBN Starts Pilot Program to Watch Crypto Firms in Nigeria
The central bank said the pilot does not grant licenses or replace existing regulatory frameworks.
Federal vs State: CFTC Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Crackdown
The case pits federal authority against state enforcement after Illinois targeted platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket under gambling laws.
Alabama Grants DAOs Legal Status, Following Wyoming’s Lead
The law gives DAOs a legal framework to operate, enabling contracts and growth while protecting members from personal liability risks.
Coinbase CLO Says CLARITY Act Stablecoin Deal Is 48 Hours Away
Coinbase's chief legal officer says the months-long stablecoin yield standoff could be resolved by Friday, framing it as unfinished business…
U.S. Treasury Moves to Enforce Stablecoin Law, Seeks Public Input
The Act, passed in 2025, allows stablecoin issuers under $10 billion to operate under state regulation if standards align with…
CFTC Tightens Grip on Crypto, Prediction Markets, and Market Abuse
New priorities signal stricter oversight of event contracts, retail fraud, and market abuse, with insider trading in prediction markets in…
Australia Requires Licenses for Crypto Platforms in Latest Regulatory Push
The new law places crypto firms under existing financial rules, requiring platforms offering digital assets to obtain an Australian Financial…
U.S. Charges 10 Crypto Executives in International Wash Trading Sting
The defendants allegedly used “wash trading” to create the illusion of surging demand for obscure tokens by coordinated fake buys…
Fed’s Michael Barr Warns Stablecoins Face Risks Despite GENIUS Act
Michael Barr outlines risks in stablecoins despite the new U.S. law, pointing to redemption pressure, reserve quality, and misuse in…
Senator Lummis Backs Clarity Act as Boost for DeFi Innovation
Lummis says the Clarity Act may provide a safe harbor for DeFi participants, aiming to reduce regulatory ambiguity and support…
Russia Tightens Grip on Crypto With New Trading Framework
New Russian rules restrict crypto trading to licensed platforms, cap retail exposure, and introduce stricter reporting and compliance measures.
Dubai’s VARA Introduces Sweeping Rules on Crypto Derivatives & Margin
Dubai’s VARA now requires strict approvals, risk checks, and real-time oversight for crypto trading, with powers to halt markets and…
KuCoin Pays $500K to CFTC, Exits U.S. Amid Enforcement Action
U.S. regulators noted that the exchange failed AML controls, allowing billions in suspicious transactions and cybercrime proceeds to flow through…
U.S. Senators Eye Bitcoin Mining Independence With New Senate Bill
The bill responds to concerns that while the U.S. controls a large share of Bitcoin mining, most of the hardware…
SEC Under Fire as Senator Investigates Trump-Linked Crypto Deals
The inquiry questions the SEC’s handling of cases tied to Justin Sun and Trump crypto ventures, citing leadership pressure and…
U.S. Senate Nears Final Clarity Act Text on Stablecoin Yield
The Banking Committee is reportedly eyeing late April for a potential markup, potentially giving lawmakers and stakeholders enough time to…
US Opens Door for Crypto in 401(k) Plans With New Proposal
The Labor Department plan gives 401(k) managers a framework to assess crypto and alternatives, potentially expanding retirement portfolios for millions.
49% Crypto Users Misunderstand Tax Rules, Coinbase Survey Finds
Coinbase tax VP says crypto investors face uncertainty as firms push tools to fix cost basis gaps and help users…
South Korean Gangster Sentenced to 8 Years for Crypto Fraud Case
Mr. Kim received 500M won in Bitcoin but failed to return it, gambling funds instead and exposing risks in loosely…
New California Order Targets Insider Advantage in Prediction Markets
The order prevents officials from helping family members, partners, or others profit from such insider knowledge.
Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny as U.S. Senators Introduce New Bill
Lawmakers propose stricter ethics rules, disclosures, and penalties to curb misuse of insider knowledge in fast-growing prediction markets.
Vietnam Police Bust ONUS Crypto Scam, Arrest Seven
The local Police questioned 140+ people as ONUS shut down on March 20, locking funds and leaving investors devastated after…
SEC Chair Addresses Unresolved Questions in Crypto Guidance
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the guidance is a foundation for clarity and acknowledges that interpretation will evolve as the…
Brazil Targets Crime With Crypto Law as Bitcoin Reserve Looms
The law lets Brazil deploy seized crypto for policing, as a separate proposal to build a sovereign Bitcoin reserve signals…
White House Clears Crypto Rule for 401(k) Retirement Plans
Regulators back cautious crypto access in 401(k) plans as SEC Chair Paul Atkins previously urged measured steps with safeguards to…
Court Escalates Pressure on Nvidia as Crypto Lawsuit Turns Class Action
The court said Nvidia failed to show disclosures didn’t affect pricing, citing internal email concerns over stock inflation during the…
