Latest Regulations & Policies
CFTC Calls for Stronger Oversight as Prediction Markets Expand
The advisory highlights risks of manipulation and emphasizes regulatory obligations as event-based trading grows in popularity.
FATF Says Weak Rules on Offshore Crypto Firms Enable Cross-Border Crime
The inter-governmental body warns that most countries do not regulate offshore crypto firms by service, enabling cross-border fraud, money laundering,…
South Korea Mandates ‘Bank-Level’ Fraud Protections for Crypto Exchanges
The new law requires crypto exchanges to verify transactions and help recover stolen assets, expanding fraud relief from cash to…
JPMorgan Sued in Federal Class Action Over $328M ‘Goliath’ Crypto Ponzi Scheme
The JPMorgan suit alleges the bank ignored red flags like rapid, unusual fund flows and lack of legitimate crypto activity,…
Kalshi Sues Iowa After Meeting With Attorney General Turns Into an Ambush
What was supposed to be a discussion about a tax bill became a panel interrogation by the state's Solicitor General…
U.S. Regulators End Crypto Turf War as SEC & CFTC Sign Landmark MOU
The SEC and CFTC’s MOU creates a coordinated crypto framework, covering regulation, oversight, and a joint harmonization initiative for consistent…
India Plans Crypto Monitoring Lab to Track Offshore Exchanges
The lab will use analytics and web surveillance tools to track platforms operating without proper registration.
UK May Ease Stablecoin Holding Limits, Says Bank of England
The BOE had proposed temporary holding limits of £20,000 per individual and £10 million per business.
DOJ Examines $1B+ Iran-Linked Crypto Transfers on Binance
WSJ says earlier Binance ended an internal probe that tracked $1B in Iran-linked transfers, with Hong Kong payments firm Blessed…
CBI Cracks Down on GainBitcoin in India, Arrests CTO Over $720M Scam
GainBitcoin fraud by Variabletech Pte. Ltd. misled investors, prompting CBI to file cases under IPC and IT Act after court…
Congress Moves to Ban ‘Death Bets’ After Prediction Markets Cashed In on Iran War
Bicameral legislation would strip the CFTC’s discretion and impose an outright prohibition on contracts tied to war, terrorism, assassination, or…
$2.4T Crypto Market, 12 Cr Indians but No Law Yet: GNLU Urges Regulation
With 12 crore Indians in crypto, S. Shanthakumar, Hima Kohli, and M. R. Shah stressed the need for clear regulation.
Ghana Selects 11 Firms to Pilot Crypto Trading Under New Regulation
The pilot will allow firms to operate in a controlled regulatory environment while authorities study how digital assets can work…
US Senator Drops Truth Bomb on CLARITY Act: Banks Must Compromise
Maryland Democrat signals bipartisan progress with Sen. Tillis on stablecoin yield provisions as late-March markup window approaches.
South Korea Sells $31M Bitcoin After Hacker Returns Stolen Funds
Prosecutors regained the lost Bitcoin after a phishing breach last August, as the hacker unexpectedly returned the funds last month.
DOJ Pushes Retrial for Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm
Storm’s Rule 29 motion to overturn a conviction is pending, yet prosecutors push for an October retrial, matching defense availability.
US Banking Giants Eye Lawsuit as OCC Opens Door to Crypto Firms
Bank lobby groups argue the policy could allow firms offering bank-like services to operate under lighter oversight.
Bithumb Faces Six-Month Partial Suspension for AML Violations
The exchange says the suspension limits only new member withdrawals, keeping current users unaffected.
TRON’s Justin Sun Issues Fraud Warning After SEC Case Ends
The Tron Founder has warned that TRON will take legal action against anyone harming users or spreading misleading information online.
US Treasury Bets on AI to Tackle Crypto Fraud After $9B Losses
The report calls for AI, blockchain analytics, and digital identity tools to overhaul America’s anti-money laundering defences in the digital…
CFTC ‘Stands Ready’ for Crypto Rules as Trump Pressures Banks
Michael Selig responded to Rep. Bryan Steil's push for the CLARITY Act, signaling the CFTC is prepared to act as…
Former CFO Sentenced to Two Years for $35 Million Crypto Fraud
The court fined Shetty over $35 million and barred him from serving as a company officer or director without probation…
SEC and CFTC to Consider Sharing Same Office Space
Officials say the move would not merge the agencies but could improve coordination between them.
South Korea Excludes Stablecoins from Corporate Investment Scope
The country’s authorities aim to curb risky investments, limiting stablecoin use while setting clear rules for corporate digital asset trading.
U.S. Senate to Vote on Ted Cruz Amendment to Extend CBDC Ban
Ted Cruz filed amendment SA 4318 to remove the 2030 sunset on the CBDC ban in the 21st Century ROAD…
Dubai Warns Investors Over Unlicensed MEXC Crypto Platform
Authorities advise checking the official Public Register before engaging with any virtual asset service provider.
Pakistan Beats India to a Full Crypto Law, Protecting 40M Users
Pakistan legalizes crypto and sets up PVARA. Unlicensed trading: up to 5 years or Rs. 50M fine. Illegal offerings: up…
Kazakhstan Central Bank to Invest $350M in Crypto and Digital Finance
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to cautiously invest part of its $69.4B reserves in crypto and related tech, focusing on infrastructure…
Justin Sun Gave Trump $75M, Now His SEC Fraud Case Has Been Dismissed
The TRON Founder walks free as Rainberry Inc. pays $10 million penalty; all fraud and market manipulation claims dismissed with…
Senator Lummis Meets CFTC Chair Selig to Discuss Crypto Market
The meeting signals renewed coordination between lawmakers and regulators as Congress debates long-awaited crypto market structure legislation.
