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CFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades, Escalating Regulatory Clash
The CFTC has ordered Kalshi to honor trades for Michigan residents despite a state judge's order to block them, marking the most aggressive federal assertion of jurisdiction over prediction markets and forcing the platform into a regulatory collision.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
UK Defers Capital Gains Tax on DeFi Lending Starting April 2027
The UK has adopted a "no gain, no loss" tax treatment for cryptocurrency lending and DeFi liquidity pool deposits, eliminating immediate capital gains tax liability. The policy takes effect April 6, 2027, positioning the UK ahead of the US and EU on crypto tax policy.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Senator Lummis Confirms CLARITY Act Text Coming Within Days as Senate Pushes for Pre-August Vote
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced on July 14 that the Senate's CLARITY Act will be introduced within days, with leadership targeting a floor vote before the August recess. The bill focuses on fighting illicit finance, consumer protections, and keeping crypto markets onshore in the US.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
UK Adopts 'No Gain, No Loss' Tax Treatment for Crypto Lending Starting April 2027
The UK's HMRC has adopted a 'no gain, no loss' tax treatment for crypto lending and liquidity pool transactions, deferring capital gains tax until economic disposal. The policy takes effect April 1, 2027, removing tax friction for DeFi participants and potentially attracting more UK capital to...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Former LASD Deputy Sentenced to 18 Months for Obstructing Adam Iza Extortion Probe
A former Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputy was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for obstructing justice in an investigation involving crypto figure Adam Iza. The conviction underscores vulnerabilities in oversight of officers handling cryptocurrency investigations.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
US Government Moves $288M in Seized Crypto to Coinbase Prime
The US government transferred approximately $288 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime on July 14, 2026, marking a shift in how federal authorities manage confiscated digital assets.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
US Banking Groups Push Senate to Tighten Stablecoin Rules in Clarity Act
Major US banking associations have formally asked the Senate to strengthen stablecoin provisions in the Clarity Act, warning that the current bill language could accelerate deposit flight from community banks. The push represents a significant friction point in crypto regulation negotiations.
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Democratic Opposition Threatens Clarity Act as Senate Vote Looms
The Clarity Act faces Democratic opposition centered on President Trump's cryptocurrency holdings. With a Senate vote expected within weeks, the legislative push for comprehensive digital asset regulation is caught between partisan divisions.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Trump and Lummis Push CLARITY Act Before August Recess
President Trump has called on the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before Congress's August 2026 recess, framing crypto regulation as essential to U.S. competitiveness against China and AI leadership. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is actively pushing for passage before the deadline.
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China Escalates Crypto Money Laundering Crackdown With Proactive Investigation Push
Chinese prosecutors are shifting from reactive to proactive enforcement against cryptocurrency money laundering, signaling a significant escalation in Beijing's hardline stance on digital assets. The move could reshape global regulatory frameworks.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Trump Escalates Push for CLARITY Act as China Competition Looms
President Trump escalated pressure on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act on July 13, warning that failure to establish clear cryptocurrency rules would cede innovation leadership to China. The bill faces political hurdles despite bipartisan support.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Trump Administration Pushes Senate on Clarity Act Amid Ethics Dispute
President Trump and White House officials are actively lobbying the Senate to advance the Clarity Act, even as ethics concerns threaten to complicate passage. The push signals the administration's determination to deliver on pro-crypto policy promises despite mounting obstacles.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Pakistan's Crypto Regulator Seeks Dialogue with Islamic Scholars Over Shariah Ruling
Pakistan's virtual assets regulator is attempting to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency innovation and Islamic law compliance after a Shariah ruling declared digital asset payments impermissible. The PVARA has initiated dialogue with Islamic scholars, signaling a pragmatic approach to...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Thailand's Central Bank and SEC Launch Joint USDT Audit
Thailand's Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission have launched a coordinated audit of USDT transactions as part of a broader regulatory push to combat grey money flows. The initiative coincides with new cash deposit rules requiring anyone depositing 5 million baht...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
DOJ Moves to Drop Charges Against BitClub Alleged Fraudster in $722M Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to dismiss charges against Matthew Goettsche, accused of orchestrating BitClub, one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud schemes in American history. The decision marks a significant reversal from the original indictment.
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Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's $1.2B Crypto Profits
Five Senate Democrats are calling for committee hearings to investigate whether President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings and reported $1.2 billion in annual profits are influencing his administration's crypto policy, particularly regarding funding from UAE-linked entities.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Circle Wins OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter
Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on July 10, 2026 to operate as a national trust bank. The bank, called First National Digital Currency Bank, marks the first time a crypto stablecoin company has secured such a...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Avalanche Treasury Firm AVAX One Regains NASDAQ Compliance After Reverse Stock Split
AVAX One, the publicly-traded treasury firm managing the native AVAX token for the Avalanche blockchain, has restored its NASDAQ listing compliance through a reverse stock split.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal Steps Down After Six Years
Paul Grewal is stepping down as Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer effective July 31, 2026, concluding a six-year tenure. Molly Abraham will assume the role of General Counsel, while Grewal transitions to an advisory position.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Senate Pushes New Clarity Act Draft as July Window Narrows
Senate negotiators are preparing a fresh draft of the Clarity Act, legislation aimed at establishing clearer regulatory boundaries for cryptocurrency market structure, with sources indicating the new version could arrive as soon as the week of July 14.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Sony Bank Wins OCC Conditional Approval for Stablecoin
Sony Bank has secured conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Connectia Trust, a national trust bank subsidiary designed to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin. The approval, disclosed July 7, marks the first time a major Japanese multinational has...
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Summer.fi Hacker Launders $1M+ Through Tornado Cash After $6M Exploit
Summer.fi, a DeFi protocol focused on yield farming and lending, suffered a $6 million exploit this week. The attacker has already begun moving stolen funds through Tornado Cash, a privacy mixer that obscures transaction trails on the blockchain, complicating recovery efforts.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Wisconsin Files Criminal Complaint Against Circle Over USDC Recovery Refusal
Wisconsin has filed a criminal complaint against Circle for refusing to assist in recovering USDC tokens obtained through fraud. The case could establish legal precedent requiring stablecoin issuers to participate in asset recovery efforts, reshaping industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Phantom and Hyperliquid Push CFTC to Distinguish Onchain Protocols from Brokers
Phantom wallet and the Hyperliquid Policy Center have jointly submitted comments to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission urging regulators to stop applying traditional broker and exchange rules to decentralized onchain protocols.
RegulationHadi Ghadban