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Hyperliquid Policy Center, Phantom urge CFTC to stop treating onchain protocols like traditional brokers and exchanges
The CFTC and Securities and Exchange Commission issued a Request for Information in mid-June on financial innovation.
Phantom and Hyperliquid Policy Center urge CFTC to clarify onchain market rules
Phantom and Hyperliquid Policy Center urged the CFTC to clarify rules for onchain protocols, wallet providers and reg…
Why Bitcoin ATMs are becoming the last stop in America’s $11B crypto scam pipeline
FBI and IC3 data show how online coercion can end at a kiosk before anyone can stop the transfer. The post Why Bitcoi…
Supreme Court ruling expanding Trump’s authority over federal agencies raises questions for SEC, CFTC as crypto rulemaking advances
A recent Supreme Court ruling expanding President Trump's authority to remove leaders of many agencies could have bro…
CFTC halts CME bid for 24/7 crude oil futures
The CFTC's decision underscores the need for thorough regulatory scrutiny in adapting traditional markets to continuo…
Hong Kong SFC orders crypto platforms, online brokers to phase out OTP logins
Hong Kong SFC orders internet brokers, crypto platforms to replace OTP logins with passkeys within 12 months followin…
CLARITY Act misses July target making August 7 a critical date for the bill
The bill's next test is whether Senate leaders can turn committee momentum into floor time before the August work per…
ESMA MiCA Stablecoin Guidelines Put Non-Euro Tokens Under A Tighter European Lens
Europe’s stablecoin rulebook is becoming much more real. ESMA’s finalized MiCA guidelines add another layer of de…
CFTC Chair Selig warns regulators will end up ‘writing all the rules’ for crypto if Clarity Act stalls
CFTC Chair Michael Selig warned regulators may end up writing crypto rules if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act.
SEC Broker-Dealer Roundtable Puts Digital Disclosure Rules Back On The Agenda
The SEC’s new broker-dealer roundtable will not grab attention the way an enforcement action or ETF filing does, bu…
Sony secures conditional approval to set up U.S. stablecoin trust bank
The New York-based subsidiary, fully owned by Sony Bank, will be capitalized with $40 million to support its upcoming…
INTERPOL-led global fraud crackdown arrests over 5,800, uncovers crypto laundering network tied to $122.5 million wallet
The operation uncovered a crypto laundering network using cross-chain swaps to obscure funds, with one wallet process…
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin cuts WLD unlocks by 43% but 4.9B tokens still need to prove demand
Daily unlocks fall 43% on July 24 while nearly half the token’s total supply was already unlocked by April. The pos…
Sony Bank gets conditional OCC approval for US trust bank to issue dollar-backed stablecoin
The trust bank subsidiary, Connectia Trust, is expected to issue and manage a dollar-backed stablecoin, pending final…
Sen. Wyden urges Senate leaders to preserve contested blockchain developer protections in broader crypto bill
Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden is urging Senate leaders to ensure a provision protecting blockchain software developers re…
Cash App owner Block to pay $45 million after states say it made false security promises
Block Inc. has agreed to pay $45 million to settle allegations brought by regulators in nearly every U.S. state.
European Commission looks to expand MiCA to cover emergence of tokenization, non-EU stablecoin issuers: report
The European Commission is reportedly seeking comment from stakeholders on expanding MiCA rules until Sept. 30.
SEC Boston Appointment Is A Small Personnel Move With A Larger Enforcement Backdrop
SEC personnel announcements do not usually move markets, but they do help show how the agency is staffing its enforce…
SEC Boston Appointment Is A Small Personnel Move With A Larger Enforcement Backdrop
SEC personnel announcements do not usually move markets, but they do help show how the agency is staffing its enforce…
India central bank seeks to bar financial institutions from exposure to crypto assets: Reuters
India's central bank called for banks to be barred from crypto exposure as it reiterated support for tighter restrict…
Bitcoin ETFs draw $500M but weak demand leaves rebound exposed
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds drew nearly $500 million across the last two trading sessions, giving traders t…
Federal judge denies Kalshi’s bid to block New York gambling law enforcement
The judge said New York gambling laws, as applied to Kalshi's sports-event contracts, are not preempted by the federa…
Kraken wins $22 million arbitration against auditor Mazars for ditching the firm during Operation Choke Point 2.0
Payward sued its former auditor, Mazars, for abandoning a nearly complete audit during Operation Choke Point 2.0.
CFTC charges North Carolina man over alleged $14 million crypto, futures fraud
The CFTC charged a NC man and his company after the agency said he swindled about 60 people out of $14 million in a c…
SEC targets crypto exchanges and broker dealers in new rule agenda
The SECs 2026 regulatory agenda includes proposed crypto market structure rules and broker dealer updates for crypto …
U.S. SEC to propose crypto rule as soon as this month to ease startups, fundraising
A newly updated agenda from the securities regulator shows so-called Reg Crypto high on its near-term list.
SEC plans crypto rule changes for exchanges and broker dealers in 2026 regulatory agenda
The SEC is laying the groundwork for cryptocurrency rule changes before the end of the year, with a blueprint for exc…
Coinbase secures UK MiFID license to offer derivatives and equities
Coinbase's UK MiFID license positions it to expand its market presence, offering a competitive edge in the evolving r…
Robinhood’s Bitstamp Deal Would Give It A Much Bigger Seat In Global Crypto
Robinhood’s planned acquisition of Bitstamp is one of those deals that makes immediate strategic sense. Robinhood g…
Gemini offers 0% stock trading in US as it looks to become ‘all-in-one financial super app’
Gemini said it is looking to become an “all-in-one financial super app" as it launches 0% commission stock trading …