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Securitize Capital Becomes SEC-Registered Investment Adviser
Securitize Capital is now an SEC-registered investment adviser, with registration effective July 22, 2026, three weeks after its NYSE debut. The move expands the tokenization firm's reach into institutional capital and positions it to operate as an active portfolio manager in the growing RWA space.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Brazilian Police Dismantle Cocaine Ring That Laundered Billions via Crypto
Brazilian federal police have dismantled an international drug trafficking network suspected of shipping approximately 6.5 metric tons of cocaine and laundering billions of Brazilian reals through cryptocurrency-enabled illicit money brokers.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Lummis Pushes CLARITY Act as Answer to Lazarus Group's $6.75B Crypto Theft Record
Senator Cynthia Lummis is advocating for the CLARITY Act as a direct enforcement mechanism against North Korea's Lazarus Group, which has stolen approximately $6.75 billion in cryptocurrency. The bill would grant the U.S. Treasury Department and crypto exchanges new authority to freeze...
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EU Sanctions HTX and Seven Crypto Platforms Over Russia Ties, Effective Aug. 23
The European Union has designated HTX and seven other cryptocurrency platforms for sanctions over Russia ties, effective August 23, 2026. The move targets high-volume exchanges and smaller platforms serving Eastern European users.
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Wise Resubmits National Trust Bank Application Under GENIUS Act After OCC Denial
Wise plans to resubmit its national trust bank charter application using the GENIUS Act as its regulatory foundation, after the OCC previously denied its original bid over anti-money laundering compliance deficiencies.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Bitkub Over $50M Hack Cover-Up
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors, alleging the exchange concealed a $50 million cyberattack from regulators for years. The charges mark an escalation to criminal liability for material non-disclosure.
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India Orders GitHub to Pull Jack Dorsey's Bitchat App Amid Student Protests
India's cybercrime agency issued a takedown order targeting three GitHub repositories for Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's open-source Bluetooth mesh messaging application, demanding removal within three hours as NEET 2026 student protests continued in New Delhi.
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Clarity Act Delayed Past Summer Recess, Leadership Confirms
Congressional leadership confirmed the Clarity Act will not reach a floor vote before Congress departs for summer recess, pushing legislative action to fall at the earliest. The bill currently carries 36.5% YES support.
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BitMEX to Close September 23 as Trading Volume Falls Below 0.01% of Market
BitMEX, the exchange that pioneered perpetual futures trading in crypto, will shut down on September 23, 2026. Owner HDR Global Trading cited a strategic review as the reason. The platform's trading volume had collapsed to below 0.01% of the broader crypto derivatives market.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Goldman Sachs Backs Crypto Clarity Act as Banking Industry Fractures
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon publicly endorsed the Clarity Act on Wednesday, breaking with a significant portion of the banking industry and injecting new momentum into a Senate Republican-backed crypto market-structure bill.
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UN: Southeast Asian Scam Networks Inflicted $114B in Losses in 2025, USDT Named as Laundering Vehicle
A UN Office on Drugs and Crime report released Wednesday documents $114.1 billion in losses from Southeast Asian cybercrime syndicates in 2025, with Tether's USDT stablecoin identified as central to money laundering schemes. The consolidation of fragmented criminal networks into a unified...
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Kazakhstan Mandates Miner Bitcoin Transfers to Build $1B State Reserve
Kazakhstan's government approved a strategic crypto mining framework effective July 23, 2026, that compels miners to contribute a portion of their mined Bitcoin to a state-backed reserve with a $1 billion accumulation target.
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BitMEX Shuts Down September 23, 2026, Ending 11-Year Era in Crypto Derivatives
BitMEX will permanently close on September 23, 2026, at 04:00 UTC, owner HDR Global Trading Limited announced. The shutdown marks the definitive end of one of crypto's most influential exchanges and signals the end of the offshore, low-compliance derivatives venue era.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Over First-in-Nation 0.2% Crypto Tax
The Digital Chamber filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials seeking to block the state's Digital Asset Tax Act before it takes effect on January 1, 2027. The suit marks the first major legal challenge to a state-level tax specifically targeting crypto business activity.
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Mizuho Downgrades Circle as Clarity Act Clears Path for Stablecoin Rivals
Mizuho Financial Group downgraded Circle on Tuesday, projecting negative long-term revenue implications as the Clarity Act lowers barriers to entry in stablecoins and digital payments.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Senate Republicans Unveil Revised Clarity Act With Temporary Ban on Officials' Crypto Ventures
Senate Republicans released a revised draft of the Clarity Act on July 22, introducing a temporary ethics restriction that bars top federal officials and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring digital assets, while preserving the bill's core pro-crypto protections including safeguards for...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Polymarket Plans Legal Challenge After France Blocks Access
France's gambling regulator has ordered internet service providers to block Polymarket, the crypto-native prediction market platform, just days before the World Cup final. The Autorité Nationale des Jeux issued the block on July 16, citing unlicensed status.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
U.S. Prosecutors Seek $25M in Crypto Forfeiture Tied to Romance and Investment Scams
U.S. prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of $25 million in cryptocurrency allegedly connected to international romance and investment fraud schemes. The action represents the latest enforcement operation targeting digital asset crime and money laundering networks.
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MEXC Appoints Veteran Compliance Officer as MiCA Enforcement Looms
MEXC announced the appointment of Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer, tapping a 20-year veteran of regulatory transformation in digital assets to lead the exchange's global compliance strategy ahead of full EU enforcement of MiCA.
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SEC Settles FOIA Lawsuit with Coinbase for $150K
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed to pay Coinbase $150,000 and revise its record-retention policies to settle a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit centered on lost text messages from the agency's leadership.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Treasury Secretary Bessent Signals Crypto Clarity Act Near Passage
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is actively pushing Congress to finalize the Crypto Clarity Act, characterizing the legislation as sitting at the "1-yard line" of passage. Senate negotiators echo that assessment, signaling that a major piece of crypto regulatory infrastructure could reach...
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Trump Administration Bans Federal Officials From Issuing Cryptocurrencies
President Donald Trump has signed an ethics rule that prohibits federal officials from issuing cryptocurrencies, marking the first formal regulatory framework to address potential conflicts of interest around government employees' crypto activities.
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Russia's State Duma Passes Crypto Regulation Bill, Awaits Putin's Signature
Russia's State Duma has passed sweeping cryptocurrency legislation establishing the country's first formal regulatory framework for digital asset circulation. The bill now awaits President Putin's signature and includes an 18-month transition period until 2027 for compliance.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Pakistan Launches Crypto Investigation Unit Alongside Licensing Regime
Pakistan has established a dedicated investigation unit focused on cryptocurrency-related money laundering, launching the enforcement apparatus in parallel with its new PVARA licensing regime. The dual-track announcement signals a shift toward formal digital asset regulation that combines...
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