Policy & Regulation
Up-to-date information on legal regulations, political decisions and sectoral strategies affecting crypto markets.
ECB Unveils 'Pontes' and Digital Securities Plan: Bridging Crypto and Eurozone Finance
Sep 22, 2026SEC's Landmark Tokenized Stock Exemption: A New Era for Blockchain in Traditional Finance
Sep 22, 2026Coinbase Ventures into TradFi: Seeking Approval for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures in US
Coinbase is pushing to bridge traditional finance and crypto by applying to offer single-stock perpetual futures for major equities in the U.S. market, signaling a broader industry trend.
Sep 21, 2026Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances: US Lawmakers Eye Digital Asset as Strategic Reserve
A U.S. House Committee has moved forward with a Bitcoin Reserve Bill, signaling serious legislative intent to establish a national Bitcoin reserve despite a clear party-line divide. This development marks a pivotal moment in the integration of digital assets into national financial strategy.
Sep 18, 2026CFTC Embraces Innovation: No-Action Stance Signals Regulatory Harmony
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has adopted a developer-friendly no-action stance, mirroring the SEC's approach and fostering a more accommodating regulatory landscape for crypto innovation. This move suggests a unified, progressive regulatory front in the United States.
Sep 18, 2026Celsius Network Seeks Half-Billion from BitMEX: A Lingering Shadow of Past Liquidations
Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has sued BitMEX for $495 million, alleging the exchange's platform facilitated forced liquidations during the March 2020 market crash. The lawsuit highlights ongoing legal battles in the crypto space.
Sep 17, 2026US Regulatory Gridlock Deepens: CLARITY Act Fails, Market Reacts with Volatility
The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, leaving the crypto industry in continued regulatory uncertainty. Bitcoin and major crypto stocks saw immediate declines, underscoring investor anxiety.
Sep 17, 2026Blockstream Takes Hard Line: Refuses Ransom for Remaining Liquid Network Exploit Funds
Blockstream has publicly rejected a 10% bounty demand for the remaining $47 million from the Liquid Network exploit, vowing to pursue recovery through legal channels.
Sep 16, 2026House Committee Considers Pivotal Crypto Tax Reforms: Relief and Restrictions on the Horizon
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is set to review two significant bills that could reshape crypto taxation, proposing both deferred income for miners and expanded wash-sale rules.
Sep 16, 2026Senate Gridlock Halts Clarity Act, Leaving Crypto Markets in Regulatory Limbo
The U.S. Senate's failure to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act due to political infighting has plunged the crypto industry into further regulatory uncertainty, triggering market declines.
Sep 16, 2026DOJ Targets $61 Million in Illicit Iranian Oil Crypto Laundered via Binance
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking $61 million in cryptocurrency proceeds, alleging they were laundered through Binance from illicit Iranian oil sales, highlighting ongoing challenges in crypto compliance.
Sep 15, 2026Trump's Ethics Concession Paves Way for CLARITY Act, Bolstering XRP's Commodity Status
President Trump's agreement to ethics provisions clears a path for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, potentially solidifying XRP's regulatory standing and offering broader market certainty.
Sep 15, 2026Mexican Authorities Uncover Clandestine Mining: A Dark Side of Crypto Operations
Mexican authorities recently raided a hidden cryptocurrency mining facility suspected of power theft and money laundering, highlighting the illicit activities sometimes associated with unregulated crypto operations. This action underscores the ongoing global efforts to combat criminal misuse of digital assets and infrastructure.
Sep 14, 2026Revolut's Data Exposure: The Perils of Impersonation and KYC Vulnerabilities
Revolut recently disclosed a significant data exposure incident where customer KYC and Bitcoin transaction data were compromised due to a fraudulent request originating from a government domain. This event highlights the sophisticated tactics employed by malicious actors and the critical need for robust verification processes in a regulated financial environment.
Sep 14, 2026CLARITY Act Nears Crucial Senate Vote: Will US Crypto Regulation Finally Emerge?
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces a pivotal Senate vote on September 15, aiming to define U.S. crypto regulatory oversight. Its passage is critical for the nation's leadership in distributed ledger technology, despite facing opposition from some lawmakers.
Sep 11, 2026Germany Proposes Flat 25% Crypto Tax: A New Era for European Digital Asset Policy?
Germany's Finance Ministry has drafted legislation for a flat 25% tax on crypto gains for assets acquired from January 1, 2027, signaling a significant shift in its digital asset taxation policy.
Sep 10, 2026Block's Bold Move: Jack Dorsey's Firm Seeks Federal Bank Charter from OCC
Jack Dorsey's Block has officially applied for a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), signaling a significant strategic pivot towards deeper integration with traditional financial services.
Sep 9, 2026