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Monument Bank Delays Retail Tokenized Deposits Launch Over UK Regulatory Hurdles
Monument Bank has postponed its planned retail tokenized deposits product, citing unresolved regulatory issues in the United Kingdom. The delay marks a setback for blockchain-based deposit products targeting British retail consumers and signals material uncertainty around tokenized deposit...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Fnality Adds Three Former Central Bankers to Supervisory Board
Fnality Europe has appointed three former central bank officials, including former Bank of England deputy governor Jon Cunliffe, to its supervisory board. The move signals institutional validation of blockchain-based settlement infrastructure and reflects the company's expansion into continental...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Bybit Launches European Super-App Merging Crypto, Stocks, and Derivatives
Bybit is launching a European super-app offering cryptocurrency, stocks, and derivatives under a single regulatory license. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward regulated financial institutions that integrate crypto with traditional assets.
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Xinbi Guarantee Over Billions in Cybercrime Facilitation
The U.S. Treasury Department designated Xinbi Guarantee on September 9, 2026, over allegations that the platform facilitated billions of dollars in illicit financial flows tied to large-scale cybercrime operations. The action marks another escalation in Treasury's campaign against infrastructure...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Euro Stablecoins Face a 300-to-1 Deficit Against the Dollar. MiCA and RWA Tokenization May Change That
The onchain stablecoin market shows a stark 300-to-1 imbalance favoring dollar-denominated tokens. Europe's MiCA regulation and growing real-world asset tokenization could narrow this gap, though network effects and banking fragmentation present obstacles.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Italy's Central Bank Mandates Sanctions Screening on All Crypto Transfers
Italy's central bank has ordered all crypto service providers to implement sanctions screening on every transfer. The universal mandate, which applies regardless of transaction size, diverges from MiCA's risk-based approach and could consolidate market power among larger firms while pushing...
RegulationAlejandro Silva Ramírez
Silvergate Ex-CEO Alleges Biden Administration Coordinated Attack Forced 2023 Closure
Silvergate Bank's former CEO Alan Lane is publicly blaming the Biden administration for a coordinated regulatory attack that forced the institution's 2023 closure, challenging the narrative that market forces alone drove the collapse.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Bitcoin at $78,500: Custody Breakthroughs and a Sidechain Exploit Define a Volatile Week
Bitcoin is trading at $78,539 as infrastructure developments, a critical Liquid Network sidechain exploit, and rising Fed rate hike odds create a complex week. CoinCorner and Block launch custody products while Bhutan offloads 96% of its Bitcoin holdings.
MarketsJulie "Mooncat" Wolf
South Korea Budget Office Sees $3.8B in Annual Merchant Savings From Stablecoins
South Korea's National Assembly Budget Office released a report finding that stablecoin adoption could save merchants approximately $3.8 billion per year, though inter-agency regulatory disagreements may hinder implementation.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Bit2Me Creates Dedicated Unit to Help Law Enforcement Track Crypto Assets
Spain's Bit2Me has established a specialized internal unit focused on assisting law enforcement agencies with tracing and recovering cryptocurrency assets, marking a formalization of investigative support as regulatory pressure on exchanges intensifies.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
Brazilian Banks Sell Crypto to Retail Clients as Regulation Takes Hold
Three of Brazil's largest banks are offering cryptocurrency directly to retail customers, marking a shift toward institutional adoption. The expansion is enabled by Brazil's Virtual Assets Law and regulatory framework, though the banks themselves avoid balance sheet exposure.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
CLARITY Act Likely Dead Before Senate Vote, Former Prosecutor Reports
The CLARITY Act is unlikely to survive its September 15 Senate cloture vote, according to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti, who gathered assessments from lawmakers and congressional staff in Washington this week.
RegulationBlockchain Academics Newsroom
Polish Prosecutors Charge Fifth Suspect in Zondacrypto Fraud Case
Polish prosecutors have charged a fifth suspect in the Zondacrypto investigation, alleging organized crime and misappropriation offenses involving approximately $2.1 million in user funds. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention as the probe expands.
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Irish Criminal Gangs Storing Crypto Keys in Private Vaults, CAB Warns
Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau has identified organized crime groups renting private vaults to store cryptocurrency private keys alongside physical assets like cash, luxury watches, and passports. The practice represents a shift in how criminal networks treat digital wealth and complicates law...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
UK FCA Weighs Easing Ban on Financial Prediction Markets
The UK Financial Conduct Authority is reviewing whether to lift restrictions on financial prediction markets. The move would open a category of instruments that British retail and institutional participants have largely been locked out of, though consumer protection and market integrity concerns...
RegulationHadi Ghadban
UAE Federal Tax Authority Issues VAT Rules for Crypto as Adoption Surges 33% to $56B
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority has published new value-added tax rules for cryptocurrency payments as adoption surges 33% to $56 billion. The framework clarifies VAT treatment for crypto transactions but introduces reporting requirements that could increase operational costs for smaller businesses.
RegulationBlockchain Academics Newsroom
Poland Crypto Bill Dead After Veto Override Fails, Zondacrypto Enters Bankruptcy
Polish lawmakers failed to override President Duda's veto of crypto legislation on September 5, leaving Poland without a regulatory framework. The setback coincides with Zondacrypto's bankruptcy proceedings, widening a consumer protection gap as the EU implements MiCA standards.
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Ancient Bitcoin Wallet Turns $120 Into $3M After 15 Years of Silence
A dormant Bitcoin wallet holding a $120 investment from 2011 has reactivated, now worth approximately $3 million. At least four additional decade-old wallets moved a combined $15.7 million between August 29 and September 4, 2026, with one batch sent to Coinbase signaling a likely sale.
RegulationIbrahim RajabOpenReserve and Revolut Win Preliminary OCC Approval for National Bank Charters
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted preliminary national bank charter approval to both OpenReserve and Revolut on September 4, marking the most direct regulatory endorsement yet of crypto-native firms operating inside the federally chartered banking system.
RegulationBlockchain Academics Newsroom
BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Doubles Total Donation to Reform UK, Reaching £8M
Ben Delo, BitMEX co-founder, has donated an additional £4 million to Reform UK, bringing his total to £8 million. His contributions now dwarf all other donors to the party, raising transparency concerns about crypto industry influence on UK political financing.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
FinCEN Links $12.7B in Crypto Fraud to Asian Scam Compounds as Operations Spread Globally
FinCEN has linked $12.7 billion to cryptocurrency scams operated from organized compounds in Southeast Asia, with monthly reported sums rising 18% on average. The agency warns operations are spreading beyond the region into South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, signaling the need for expanded...
RegulationHadi GhadbanIMF Confirms El Salvador Bitcoin Reserves Built on Private Donations, Not Public Funds
El Salvador's $100 million Bitcoin accumulation since June 2025 was funded by private donations rather than public resources, the International Monetary Fund confirmed this week, clearing the country of a potential compliance breach under its active lending program.
RegulationHadi Ghadban
US and UK Form First Joint Alliance to Disrupt Crypto Scam Centers
The United States and United Kingdom have struck their first bilateral pact specifically targeting cryptocurrency scam operations, committing to parallel investigations, shared intelligence, and a coordinated private-sector disruption operation scheduled for London in October 2026.
RegulationHadi GhadbanCoinbase Surges 10% on Stock Perpetual Futures Filing as CFTC Moves to Dismiss CME Lawsuit
Coinbase Global surged 10.14% to $192.70 on Thursday following SEC filings for stock perpetual futures operations and a CFTC motion to dismiss CME Group's lawsuit challenging crypto derivatives legality.
RegulationHadi Ghadban