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Trump Media Sued Over Truth Social's $100K Monthly Early-Access Feed
A federal lawsuit filed this week targets Trump Media over Truth Social's tiered early-access feed, which charges subscribers up to $100,000 per month for faster delivery of posts from government officials. The complaint alleges the arrangement unconstitutionally restricts access to official...
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·10h agoPolymarket Hires Bird Founder Travis VanderZanden as Chief Growth Officer
Polymarket has appointed Travis VanderZanden, founder of Bird and former Uber and Lyft executive, as Chief Growth Officer. The hire signals the platform's push to build leadership capable of navigating regulatory scrutiny from the CFTC and state regulators.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·12h agoMiden Launches USDCx, a Privacy Stablecoin Built to Satisfy Regulators
Miden announced USDCx on August 12, a stablecoin offering default privacy while claiming compatibility with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements. The project uses zero-knowledge proofs to shield transaction details while allowing regulatory access when legally required.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·14h agoSEC to Propose Regulation Crypto Framework as CLARITY Act Stalls
The SEC is scheduled to vote Friday, August 14, on proposing Regulation Crypto, a purpose-built offering regime for digital assets that would mark the agency's first major crypto rulemaking initiative under Chair Paul Atkins.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·YesterdayCFTC Orders Kalshi to Keep Running Prediction Markets After New York Files Gambling Lawsuit
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to continue operating its prediction markets platform in New York, even as state authorities file suit alleging illegal gambling. The dispute centers on whether federal CFTC authorization preempts state gambling laws, with implications for prediction market regulation...
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·YesterdayCFTC Sues Goliath Ventures Over $397M DeFi Ponzi Scheme
The CFTC has filed suit against Goliath Ventures for operating a $397 million fraudulent DeFi liquidity pool scheme. CEO Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty to related charges. The complaint shows $87 million in Ponzi payments, $174 million in recruiter commissions, and $48 million in personal...
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·YesterdayRussia Approves Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for Retail Trading and Cross-Border Use
Russia has formally approved Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether for retail trading and cross-border transactions, marking a significant regulatory shift. XRP has been explicitly excluded from the approved list, likely due to liquidity thresholds set by Russia's central bank.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·YesterdayARP Digital Wins Dubai VARA Broker-Dealer License for Dirham Stablecoin Conversions
ARP Digital has received in-principle approval and a full broker-dealer license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, clearing the firm to offer regulated digital asset trading and stablecoin conversions into UAE dirhams.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·YesterdayFlowdesk Wins Dubai Broker-Dealer License Months After EU MiCA Approval
Flowdesk has secured a full broker-dealer license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, giving the Coinbase-backed firm regulated status in two major crypto jurisdictions within a single year.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·YesterdayBrazil Sets October 30 Licensing Deadline for $319B Crypto Market
Brazil's central bank has set an October 30, 2026 deadline for cryptocurrency platforms to obtain operating licenses, bringing formal regulatory supervision to a $319 billion market. The framework covers exchanges, custody services, and stablecoin issuers, expected to accelerate consolidation...
Regulation·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Aug 10, 2026UK FCA Builds Tokenized Gold Framework to Defend London's 70% Share of Global Bullion Trade
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is in active discussions with major banks to build a regulatory framework for tokenized gold trading. The initiative aims to protect London's roughly 70% share of global gold trading as financial centers worldwide develop competing blockchain-based frameworks.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Aug 10, 2026Grayscale: Crypto Can Advance Without CLARITY Act, But US Risks Investment Exodus
The crypto industry can function without the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, but the United States risks losing new investment to rival jurisdictions if Congress fails to pass it, according to Grayscale's head of research.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Aug 9, 2026World Liberty Financial Took $100M From Businessman Under UK Money Laundering Investigation
A $100 million investment in World Liberty Financial has drawn fresh scrutiny after the New York Times reported the backer, businessman Guren "Bobby" Zhou, is under active investigation by UK authorities for potential money laundering.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Aug 9, 2026Brazil Central Bank Mandates 24-Hour Delay on Large Crypto Transfers Abroad
Brazil's central bank published Resolution 584 on Friday, requiring covered crypto service providers to impose a 24-hour waiting period on large cross-border crypto transfers as a fraud-prevention measure.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Aug 8, 2026Hardware Wallet Sales in Russia More Than Double as Crypto Rules Near
Russian crypto holders are moving assets to hardware wallets at unprecedented speed as new regulations approach. The doubling of sales reflects a familiar global pattern: when regulatory uncertainty rises, retail users shift to self-custody solutions to maintain control over their funds.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Aug 8, 2026Trump Media Scraps Crypto.com CRO Treasury Deal
Trump Media and Crypto.com have terminated their planned agreement to build a multibillion-dollar CRO token treasury. The deal's collapse also kills plans to integrate prediction markets onto Truth Social, marking a significant reversal in Trump Media's crypto strategy.
Markets·Ibrahim Rajab·Aug 7, 2026Russia FSB Shuts Down Nine Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in Moscow
Russia's Federal Security Service shut down nine unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Moscow, alleging they were used to funnel scam proceeds out of the country through a network tied to Ukrainian call centers.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Aug 7, 2026Wintermute Registers as US Broker-Dealer With 5-Year Plan to Rival Citadel Securities
Wintermute's US arm has registered as a broker-dealer, clearing the way to trade commodities, crypto ETFs, and tokenized stocks. The firm has announced a five-year strategic plan to rival Citadel Securities, signaling crypto's deepening integration into traditional finance.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Aug 6, 2026Blockchain.com Adds Cayman Islands Custody License to Regulatory Portfolio
Blockchain.com has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider custody license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, completing a multi-jurisdictional regulatory strategy that includes MiCA and FCA approvals. The license signals the platform has cleared meaningful compliance thresholds as...
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Aug 6, 2026Violent Crypto Attacks Cross $30M Stolen in 2026 With France as Top Target
More than $30 million has been stolen through violent crypto attacks in the first half of 2026, with France emerging as the primary hotspot for wrench attacks, according to Chainalysis data.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Aug 6, 2026Crypto Lobby Faces Rare Loss but Pro-Crypto Congress Set to Grow
FairShake and allied crypto political action committees absorbed an uncommon electoral defeat in the 2026 cycle, but the broader count of pro-crypto legislators heading to Capitol Hill is still expected to rise, underscoring how deeply the industry has embedded itself in American electoral politics.
Regulation·Blockchain Academics Newsroom·Aug 5, 2026Polymarket Gives CLARITY Act Just 15% Odds as Senate Deadline Closes In
Prediction market odds for the CLARITY Act have collapsed to 15-16% on Polymarket, signaling traders see the U.S. crypto regulatory framework bill as all but dead ahead of an imminent Senate procedural deadline. Bitcoin is holding above $64,000.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Aug 5, 2026Few and Far Founder Charged With Fraud Over $10M in Misappropriated Funds
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Taj Tarsha, founder of NFT platform Few and Far, with fraud after allegedly spending roughly $10 million in investor token sale proceeds on himself rather than developing the project.
Regulation·Alejandro Silva Ramírez·Aug 5, 202637 Americans Arrested in AI Data Center Protests This Year
Thirty-seven people have been arrested across the United States in 2026 over demonstrations targeting artificial intelligence data centers, as local opposition to large-scale computing infrastructure hardens into an organized national movement.
Regulation·Hadi Ghadban·Aug 4, 2026