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Sberbank Becomes First Russian Bank Approved to Custody Bitcoin
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, has become the first in the country to receive approval from the Bank of Russia to provide Bitcoin and cryptocurrency custody services. The approval marks a significant shift in Russia's historically cautious regulatory approach to crypto.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Europol Flags Crypto Wallets as Primary Target for Quantum Attacks
Europol has identified crypto wallets as a primary vulnerability to quantum computing attacks, escalating institutional pressure on the blockchain industry to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography before practical threats emerge.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Crypto 'Godfather' Adam Iza Sentenced to 78 Months for $37M Meta Fraud
Adam Iza, who branded himself "The Godfather" of cryptocurrency, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for defrauding Meta of more than $37 million and hiring off-duty Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies to pull warrants on rivals.
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FinCEN Withdraws Crypto Wallet and Mixer Surveillance Rules
The U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) withdrew two long-pending crypto surveillance proposals on Monday, shelving rules that would have imposed sweeping reporting requirements on self-custody wallets and crypto mixing services.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
CFTC Proposes First Dedicated Crypto Rules With CTX and CAM Exchange Licensing Framework
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has proposed its first-ever dedicated cryptocurrency regulatory framework, introducing Regulation CTX and CAM with a new federal license category for exchanges offering leveraged or margined retail trading products.
RegulationHadi GhadbanTrump Names Jay Clayton to Lead Super Intelligence Force, Raising Crypto Policy Questions
President Trump has appointed former SEC Chair Jay Clayton to lead a newly created Super Intelligence Force, drawing scrutiny from the crypto industry given Clayton's aggressive regulatory stance during his tenure.
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Zcash Registers Federal Lobbyist to Push CLARITY Act and Digital Asset Tax Reform
Zcash has retained a Washington lobbyist and registered the operation with federal authorities, marking the privacy-focused cryptocurrency's first formal attempt to shape U.S. crypto policy from inside the Beltway.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
CLARITY Act Failure Hands Coinbase a Stablecoin Rewards Edge, Bitwise CIO Says
The U.S. Senate's rejection of the CLARITY Act did not rattle crypto markets. It rallied them, and Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues the bounce was no accident. In a client memo dated September 30, 2026, Hougan identified four crypto sectors that structurally benefited from the...
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Kalshi and Coinbase Win Partial Victory in Illinois Sports Contracts Ruling
A federal judge has found that Illinois state licensing rules likely conflict with federal derivatives law, handing Kalshi and Coinbase a meaningful but incomplete win in their fight to offer sports event contracts in the state.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Banking Group Sues OCC Over Crypto Trust Charter Authority, Targeting Protego Approval
The Independent Community Bankers of America filed suit against the OCC on October 2, seeking to invalidate Protego's conditional approval for a crypto trust charter and prevent further charters under the same legal authority. The lawsuit centers on whether the OCC has statutory power to grant...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
IMF Waives El Salvador Bitcoin Breach, Unlocks $138M Payout
The IMF approved a $138 million disbursement to El Salvador after waiving a Bitcoin accumulation rule breach, signaling pragmatic accommodation rather than policy endorsement. The waiver hinged on El Salvador demonstrating the Bitcoin holdings came from private donations.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
SEC Proposes Self-Custody Framework for Crypto Investment Advisers
The SEC has proposed new guidance allowing registered investment advisers to use self-custody for crypto assets and establishing conditions for state trust company custody. The 60-day public comment period opens upon Federal Register publication.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
50,000 Europeans Petition EU to Ease Stablecoin Rewards Restrictions in MiCA Review
Stand With Crypto has collected 50,000 signatures from European citizens urging EU policymakers to loosen restrictions on stablecoin reward mechanisms under MiCA as the regulation enters its first formal review cycle.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Illinois Delays 0.2% Crypto Tax Rollout Amid Constitutional Challenge
Illinois officials and two crypto industry groups have jointly asked a state court to pause the rollout of the state's new digital asset transaction tax by six months, buying time for a constitutional challenge to play out before the levy takes effect.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
UK FCA Opens Crypto Authorization Window With Feb. 28, 2027 Deadline
The UK Financial Conduct Authority opened its crypto authorization application window today, giving crypto firms just under five months to submit applications before a February 28, 2027 deadline that determines whether they can continue operating when the new regulatory regime takes effect in...
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CFTC Moves to Classify Event Contracts as Swaps, Challenging State Gambling Restrictions
The CFTC has submitted a formal rulemaking to classify event contracts as swaps under federal jurisdiction, challenging state gambling laws and bringing prediction markets under Dodd-Frank oversight. The move represents a significant federal assertion of authority over event-based derivatives.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
SEC Sues Cryptoaiml and TSAI Over $15M AI Trading Scams
The SEC filed lawsuits against Cryptoaiml and TSAI in separate New York federal court filings, alleging both operated fraudulent investment schemes that stripped roughly $15 million from retail investors by falsely presenting AI-powered trading returns.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
House Oversight Expands Insider Trading Probe to Hyperliquid, Crypto.com, and PredictIt
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has issued formal information requests to Hyperliquid Labs, Crypto.com, and Aristotle Exchange, widening a congressional investigation into insider trading safeguards on prediction markets and crypto exchanges. The probe now targets five platforms...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
California Bans Public Officials From Launching Memecoins in Broad Crypto Package Signed by Newsom
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2409 on September 27, 2026, prohibiting public officials from issuing memecoins and barring crypto platforms from listing such tokens for California residents starting January 1, 2027. The law uses civil enforcement and is part of a broader regulatory...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger Steps Down After CLARITY Act Fails to Advance
Summer Mersinger is leaving her role as CEO of the Blockchain Association shortly after the crypto CLARITY Act stalled in Congress without advancing to a floor vote. Her departure marks a significant setback for the industry's regulatory agenda.
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SEC Staff FAQs Clarify Token Buybacks and Staking, Easing Securities Scrutiny
SEC staff published new FAQs on September 25 clarifying token buyback and staking receipt classification under securities law. The guidance provides relief for projects on functional networks while maintaining stricter scrutiny for non-functional systems.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
New York Sues Polymarket for Illegal Gambling as State Targets Prediction Markets
New York state has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Polymarket, alleging the company operates an illegal gambling business. The action marks the second major enforcement move against a prediction market operator in under three months and signals an accelerating campaign by...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
EU Regulators Flag Quantum Computing as Real Threat to Bitcoin Security
EU financial watchdogs have escalated quantum computing from academic theory to regulatory concern, warning that sufficiently powerful quantum computers could compromise Bitcoin's elliptic curve cryptography. The real urgency lies not in imminent attacks, but in the years-long timeline required...
RegulationJulie "Mooncat" Wolf
FBI's Annual Crypto Crime Gathering Puts Cross-Border Enforcement in the Spotlight
The FBI convened its annual Virtual Asset Technical Exchange this week, a low-profile but consequential gathering that brings together law enforcement professionals, blockchain analysts, and international partners to sharpen the tools used to track and prosecute digital asset crime.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez