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Latest Crypto Regulation stories
- DOJ's 2025 Guidance Limits Charges Involving Decentralized Software
The policy covers one provision of federal law and applies only when software automates peer-to-peer transactions and no third party controls users' assets.
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- Lummis Accuses Democrats of Leaving Clarity Act Token Loophole Open
Lummis said the gap could let projects package stock-like interests as crypto tokens. The bill aims to clarify when tokens qualify as securities.
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- EBA Begins Direct Oversight of USDC as EU’s First Significant E-Money Token
The EBA covers prudential requirements for Circle’s EU issuer, while France’s ACPR retains other supervisory duties. Circle flagged possible added costs.
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- Democrats Win Both Chambers in 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
Democrats take control of both chambers Jan. 3, 2027, while Donald Trump remains president through Jan. 20, 2029. Potential data-center rules could affect mining companies planning new facilities.
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- Trump Nominates Two Democrats to SEC and CFTC Seats for First Time
Matthew Rowland and Kristin Johnson are Democrats; the other two nominees are Republicans. All four require Senate confirmation.
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- Outside Group Draft Proposes 2027 Scrutiny of Coinbase CEO, World Liberty Financial
The proposal names Brian Armstrong as a possible hearing witness and World Liberty Financial as a potential investigative target. Democratic staffers have reviewed the draft, which is not an official congressional plan.
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- Pro-crypto lawmakers could top 300 as voter influence raises hopes for policy progress
Stand with Crypto expects more than 300 pro-crypto lawmakers in the next Congress. Its executive director says organized voters could help drive bipartisan policy progress.
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- Collect & Exchange Entities’ Regulatory Permissions Date to 2023 and 2025
The Cyprus authorization lists four crypto-asset services. A separate AFSA FinTech Lab permission lists three investment and digital-asset activities.
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- CFTC Chair Michael Selig Says He Would Take Event Contract Fight to Supreme Court
Selig said the agency would seek to block states from bringing unlicensed-gambling cases against CFTC-regulated exchanges. He also outlined voluntary registration for exchanges without margin, leverage or financing.
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- UK's Initial Crypto Authorization Window Closes Feb. 28, 2027
Applications opened Sept. 30, 2026. The new regime is scheduled to take effect Oct. 25, 2027.
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- Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000 as ETF Outflows Top $2.5 Billion
Bitcoin reached its lowest level since Aug. 20 as inflation concerns lifted expectations for further Federal Reserve rate increases.
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- Crypto Groups File Brief Backing Illinois Digital Asset Tax Challenge
The brief supports a legal challenge by industry groups. Illinois’ 0.2% tax is scheduled to take effect in July 2027, after a delay from January.
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- New York DFS Sets May 10, 2027, Deadline for Crypto Marketing Policies
The guidance applies to licensed virtual currency entities and calls for annual reviews of their marketing policies.
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- Paysafe Cuts Adjusted EBITDA Outlook as Adjusted EBITDA Margin Falls 5.1 Percentage Points
Revenue climbed 1% to $439.6 million in the quarter, but adjusted EBITDA fell 17% and operating cash flow dropped about 56% year over year.
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- Thailand SEC Draft Sets Separate $148,000 Stablecoin Caps
The proposal would require verified account or wallet ownership and add new disclosures for crypto exchanges and brokers.
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- Coinbase Executive Warns Extending EU Suitability Checks Could Limit DeFi Access
The European Banking Authority listed suitability tests for crypto lending and borrowing. Applying checks to other DeFi activities is a hypothetical raised by Coinbase’s EU policy chief.
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- India's ED Searches CoinDCX, Delta Over Alleged Cross-Border Transactions
CoinDCX said it is cooperating, is registered with FIU-IND and complies with India's foreign exchange management law.
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- Brazil Central Bank Says 30% of Crypto License Applicants Miss Capital Rules
Many applicants also have not submitted audited financial statements. The central bank has rejected one application, while 119 of 120 remain under review.
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- BSP’s July Directory Lists Moneybees as a Philippine VASP
The July 15, 2026, directory named Jay Ricky B. Villarante as president. BSP rules cover virtual asset exchanges, transfers and safekeeping.
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- Chainlink Labs Submits Comment on SEC Innovation Exemption Proposal
The comment adds to industry calls for clearer U.S. rules governing digital assets.
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- Senate Blocks CLARITY Act From Advancing in 49-50 Vote
The tally was 49 in favor and 50 opposed. Emmer expects another attempt after the midterm elections.
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- FSB Urges Turkey to Establish Stablecoin Rules and Strengthen Oversight
The review also calls for a financial stability monitoring framework, stronger enforcement and more cross-border information sharing.
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- Incoming Democratic Congress Tests Crypto Industry's Washington Influence
Lawmakers have signaled plans to strengthen consumer protections and expand the SEC's role, while committee changes could increase scrutiny of President Trump's crypto interests.
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- SEC Reports 348 Enforcement Actions for Fiscal 2026, Down From 456
The total includes 235 standalone actions. The SEC reported $1.095 billion in ordered relief but gave no separate count for crypto-related cases.
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- Lummis Says Democrats Voted Against Closing Crypto Issuer Loopholes
She said Democrats voted against closing loopholes in the proposal, which aims to set clearer guidelines for crypto issuers.
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- UAB DriveWealth Europe Wins Lithuania’s MiCA Authorization for Crypto Services
The company plans to open access to partners in phases from 2027. Banks, fintech firms, digital wallets and brokerages are among the intended users.
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- International Monetary Fund Recommends Kenya Require Crypto Transfer Data
The proposal would require providers to collect and verify sender and recipient details for regulated transfers. Kenya’s virtual-asset law took effect Nov. 4, 2025.
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- ZachXBT Questions FinCEN’s Roughly $16 Billion MEXC Estimate
He urged the agency to disclose its data and explain how the estimate compares with activity at other large exchanges.
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- Binance Will Reject MEXC Transfers Before FinCEN Order Takes Effect
The exchange will also hold incoming deposits from MEXC-linked entities for compliance review. FinCEN’s order takes effect Dec. 10.
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- MEXC Says Deposits, Withdrawals and Trading Continue After FinCEN Order
CEO Vugar Usi said the exchange contacted the agency with help from a U.S. law firm and is prepared to cooperate.
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- Japan’s FSA Updates Warning Page on Unregistered Crypto Platforms
The agency says it cannot verify investor protections at unregistered operators and warns of denied withdrawals, exorbitant withdrawal fees and operators becoming unreachable.
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- CryptoUK Says Bank Restrictions Limit UK Firms’ FCA Authorization
A parliamentary all-party group is conducting an inquiry into banking access for crypto firms as CryptoUK raises concerns about barriers to authorization.
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- FinCEN and Fed Withdraw 2020 Crypto Transfer Rule Proposal
The plan would have lowered the threshold for certain cross-border transfers from $3,000 to $250. The agencies set no date for a replacement proposal.
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- Poland's Lower House Passes Bill Allowing Crypto Freezes Before Court Review
The bill targets people and entities on a national sanctions list. It has moved to the Senate and is not yet law.
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- U.K. FCA Opens Crypto Applications for Wholesale Banks Ahead of 2027 Rules
The regulator recommends applying by Feb. 28, 2027. A planned joint roadmap with the Bank of England will set target dates for wholesale-market tokenization work.
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- Coinbase Says OCC Granted Final Approval for Trust Charter
The charter covers custody and market infrastructure and is intended to support payment products. Coinbase says the trust company will not take retail deposits or conduct fractional-reserve banking.
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- CFIX Receives In-Principle VARA Approval for Broker-Dealer Services
The Sept. 29 approval lists broker-dealer services as the Dubai unit’s only activity. CFIX needs a full license before it can offer virtual-asset services.
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- OKX Warns Users Against Direct MEXC-to-OKX Transfers After FinCEN Order
FinCEN’s order cites $16.7 billion in funds tied to Russian illicit finance and other alleged activity. MEXC’s CEO says deposits and withdrawals remain orderly.
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- Scaramucci questions why Bitcoin is below $200,000, sees momentum ahead of 2028 halving
Anthony Scaramucci said Bitcoin’s price lagged his expectations and argued that belief in its four-year cycle could support momentum ahead of the 2028 halving.
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- FinCEN, Fed Withdraw $250 Cross-Border Travel Rule Proposal
The Nov. 9 withdrawal also ends proposed wording that would have explicitly covered certain digital-asset transactions. The existing $3,000 threshold remains.
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