Paxful Faces $4 Million Fine as US Targets Crypto Platforms Over Money Laundering Gaps
The US fined Paxful $4 million for serious anti-money laundering shortcomings. The case exposed deep compliance gaps and facilitation of…
UK Gambling Commission Moves Toward Crypto Payments in Regulated Gaming
The UK Gambling Commission is drafting frameworks for crypto payments in regulated gambling. No timeline exists yet, but shifting policies…
Minnesota Lawmakers Move to Ban Crypto ATMs Statewide
Minnesota lawmakers have proposed a state-wide ban on crypto ATMs and related kiosks. The bill targets consumer safety, fraud prevention,…
SEC Schedules 2026 Roundtable to Examine Retail Access to Private Markets
The SEC will hold a public roundtable in March 2026 on retail access to private markets. Panels will address governance,…
SEC Chief Paul Atkins Headlines Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, Signaling Shift in US Crypto Policy
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to headline Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, reflecting a regulatory shift. The event will gather global…
Circle Funnels Most USDC Revenue to Distribution Platforms as Stablecoin Supply Surges
Circle’s USDC revenue grew sharply, but most went to user-access platforms, not retained earnings. Distribution partners have gained leverage, shaping…
US Regulators Tighten Oversight with Draft Rules for Stablecoin Market
The OCC’s draft outlines strict oversight for stablecoin issuers and their reserve assets. The framework seeks public feedback before implementation…
Regulators in EU and US Take Divergent Paths on Crypto Derivatives
The EU and US diverge in regulating crypto perpetual derivatives, focusing on leverage and market access. ESMA opts for strict…
Hong Kong Launches Digital Asset Platform to Connect Asia’s Debt Markets
Hong Kong will launch a digital asset platform for tokenized bond trading this year. The platform aims to enhance regional…
ESMA Tightens Scrutiny on Crypto Derivatives Across the EU
ESMA reaffirmed that crypto derivatives are subject to strict EU financial regulation as CFDs. Firms must limit marketing and assess…
Hashgraph Group Launches TrackTrace to Streamline EU Supply Chain Compliance
Hashgraph Group launched TrackTrace to help firms meet new EU product transparency rules. The platform combines blockchain-based traceability and digital…
Hashgraph Group Launches TrackTrace to Help Companies Meet EU’s Product Traceability Standards
Hashgraph Group unveiled TrackTrace to simplify compliance with new EU supply chain standards. The platform uses distributed ledger and AI…
SEC Grants Pricing Flexibility to WisdomTree’s Digital Treasury Fund
The SEC granted WisdomTree’s digital fund an exemption for stable-value, intraday trading. This move aligns digital asset funds with traditional…
US Federal Reserve Moves to Ban Banks from Using “Reputational Risk” to Deny Crypto Clients
The Fed takes steps to ban “reputational risk” as a banking oversight metric. The rule aims to prevent discrimination against…
Brazil Sets 2027 Target to Bring Corporate Crypto Platforms Under Central Bank Oversight
Brazil’s central bank unveils a multi-step plan to regulate corporate crypto service providers by 2027. Measures will impact institutional firms…
Cardano Futures Begin Trading on CME, Paving Way for Potential US Spot ETF
Cardano futures trading began on CME, fueling hopes for a US-listed spot ADA ETF. New SEC rules could accelerate ETF…
Elliptic Report Exposes Russian Crypto Exchanges Dodging Western Sanctions
Elliptic’s report details five Russia-linked crypto exchanges bypassing Western sanctions. Major platforms such as Bitpapa and ABCeX processed billions in…
Lagarde Steers ECB Through Digital Euro Push as Leadership Speculation Mounts
Speculation about Lagarde’s tenure grows as the ECB advances its digital euro initiative. The project’s roadmap includes pilot testing and…
Ripple CEO Expects US Clarity Act to Pass by April, Ending Crypto Uncertainty
Ripple CEO anticipates Clarity Act will likely pass by April, ending US crypto uncertainty. The Act aims to clarify regulatory…
White House Pushes Banks on Stablecoin Yields as Digital Asset Clarity Act Gains Momentum
The White House is pressuring banks to accept capped stablecoin yields, fueling legislative momentum. XRP benefits from state proposals, while…
