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Latest Crypto Regulation stories
- EU Regulator Sets Jan. 8 Deadline for Noncompliant Stablecoins
ESMA told national regulators to require crypto service providers to remediate legacy client exposures by Jan. 8, 2027. The guidance does not name Tether or USDT.
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- Moscow Exchange Plans Cryptocurrency Trading Launch for Dec. 1
The Russian securities exchange plans to begin the service under new regulations after continued testing ahead of the scheduled launch.
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- Senate Blocks CLARITY Act Motion as Fairshake Backs 32 House Incumbents
The 49-50 procedural vote missed the 60-vote threshold, while Fairshake disclosed $1 million spending plans for six candidates.
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- ESMA Gives EU Crypto Firms Three Months to Halt Noncompliant Stablecoin Services
The deadline for handling existing exposure is Jan. 8, 2027. The measures cover trading, custody, transfers, investment advice and other services.
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- CFTC Expands Crypto, Prediction-Market Rulemaking as FY 2025 Actions Fall 78%
The agency recorded 13 enforcement actions in fiscal 2025, down from 58 a year earlier, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren said its workforce had declined 25% since January 2025.
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- MiCA-Licensed Firms Report Delays From EU Crypto Rules Uncertainty
A survey of 17 licensed firms found unclear rules for DeFi lending, staking and asset classification are affecting product launches and investment decisions.
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- Former CFTC Commissioner Says Existing Rules Can Clarify U.S. Crypto Markets
Brian Quintenz said agency rulemaking and years of legislative debate could provide a path toward clearer oversight after the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate.
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- Cuomo Says Crypto Must Balance Party Support for U.S. Rules
The industry spent $54.3 million backing Republicans during the 2026 election cycle, compared with $26.2 million supporting Democrats.
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- Singapore Court Freezes Tokenize Xchange Founder's Assets
The Mareva injunction covers nearly S$53 million as 249 former customers pursue claims against Hong Qi Yu and Erin Koo Kee Hoon.
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- Digital Asset CEO Urges Crypto Adoption Before 2028 U.S. Election
Yuval Rooz said broader institutional blockchain use could make future policy reversals harder, while industry leaders debated the stalled CLARITY Act.
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- Coinbase Appeals for Exclusive Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets
The exchange is asking the Second Circuit to block state-by-state regulation and affirm the CFTC’s authority under the Commodity Exchange Act.
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- Australia Ends No-Action Relief for Digital-Asset Firms Sept. 30
Covered businesses have returned to existing licensing requirements as a new digital-asset framework remains scheduled for April 9, 2027.
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- CFTC Chair Mike Selig Signals New Margin Controls for Crypto
The agency plans to apply established derivatives-market risk controls to crypto while rejecting looser leverage standards.
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- Kishu Inu Founder Indicted on Three Federal Wire Fraud Counts
Prosecutors allege Alexander Sisemore concealed roughly 6% of the token supply while promoting the project as a fair launch.
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- CFTC Chair Selig Urges Markets to Prepare for Mass Tokenization
He said tokenized assets could enable near-instant settlement and real-time collateral movement, while trading hours and rules should vary by asset class.
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- Japan Updates Crypto Warning List Naming IZAKA-YA and Bybit
The list compiles previous warnings and does not indicate the operators’ current business status. IZAKA-YA was warned Sept. 1 over services for Japan residents.
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- Bank of Russia Authorizes First Regulated Crypto Exchanges, Depositories
Nine organizations entered Russia’s newly regulated digital-asset market, including Sberbank and VTB among the approved depository operators.
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- Rain Seeks OCC Trust Bank Charter for Stablecoin Custody and Issuance
The proposed New York bank would hold digital assets and dollars, manage stablecoin reserves, and issue and redeem dollar-backed tokens for institutional clients.
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- Russia Registers First Four Crypto Exchange Operators, Five Custodians
Sberbank plans to offer Bitcoin, Ether and USDt products through its banking platforms starting Dec. 1.
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- CFTC Proposes First Crypto Framework as Binance Unveils AI Suite
The framework would cover exchanges offering retail margin, leverage or financing, while Binance’s tools target consumer assistance, automated workflows and developer access.
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- DOJ Uses Bitcoin Fog Ruling to Defend New York Venue in Storm Case
Prosecutors say Manhattan Tornado Cash activity supports keeping money-laundering and unlicensed money-transmission charges in New York.
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- Yapı Kredi Kripto Picks Integral for Regulated Türkiye Digital Asset Platform
Integral will provide pricing, liquidity and risk-management technology for Yapı Kredi Kripto’s soon-to-launch digital asset business as Türkiye’s new framework takes effect.
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- CFTC Chair Says Only Federally Regulated Exchanges May Offer Leverage
State-level entities would be limited to money-transfer services, while 100x leverage would remain barred under the proposed U.S. framework.
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- South Korea Proposes Registration for Cross-Border Crypto Transfers
The proposal would require advance registration, minimum staffing and reporting through the Bank of Korea’s foreign-exchange network.
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- SEC Now Has Two Commissioners as Rule Allows One-Member Quorum
The rule took effect Oct. 2 after Hester M. Peirce resigned, leaving Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Mark T. Uyeda on the commission.
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- SEC Crypto FAQ Explains Staff Views but Has No Legal Force
The FAQ covers token buybacks and builds on a March release addressing several crypto transactions. Separate proposed rules remain under consideration.
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- Bitcoin Group Plans Partner Model to Restart Bitcoin.de Trading
Trading has been suspended since June 12, 2026. The company has not named partners or set a launch date.
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- CFTC Explores Voluntary Federal Registration for Crypto Spot Exchanges
The proposal would use existing agency authority and may cover retail spot trades involving leverage, margin or financing.
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- Dubai VARA Sets 100% Reserve Requirement in Audit Circular
The circular requires virtual asset service providers to hold reserves in the same assets owed to customers and reconcile them daily.
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- Hong Kong Plans Four Crypto Licensing Categories in 2026 Bill
The proposed rules cover trading, custody, advisory and asset management. The bill would go to the Legislative Council for review before implementation.
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- Better Markets Says CFTC Is Unsuitable to Oversee Retail Crypto Trading
The group argues that the agency’s proposed framework could leave retail investors with weaker protections than SEC oversight.
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- Ripple Promotes Türkiye as Crypto Rules Remain in Force
Türkiye’s annual crypto transaction value was estimated at nearly $200 billion. Ripple USD (RLUSD) became available to Turkish institutions through local partners in June 2026.
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- CFTC Opens Rulemaking for Leveraged Retail Crypto Trading in the U.S.
The proposal would give registered exchanges an option to offer margined or leveraged trades, while leaving any mandatory move to federally regulated platforms to Congress.
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- CFTC Opens 60-Day Comment Period on Retail Crypto Rules
The agency is seeking input on a proposed framework for crypto commodity transactions involving retail customers. The notice begins a rulemaking process and does not establish a final rule.
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- Selig Says Existing Law Can Support CFTC Rules for Crypto Markets
The CFTC is seeking public comment on possible rules for certain crypto transactions and trading venues. Its notice does not create binding requirements.
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- FinCEN Withdraws Two Proposed Rules on Crypto Wallets and Mixing
One proposal covered certain transactions involving convertible virtual currency and unhosted wallets; the other concerned a special measure for crypto mixing.
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- Crypto-Mixing Proposal Remains Listed as Proposed Rulemaking
The separate proposal on unhosted wallets drew more than 7,500 public comments.
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- Hong Kong Plans 2026 Bill for Four New Crypto Licensing Regimes
The proposed licenses would cover virtual asset dealing, custody, advice and management services.
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- SEC Plans More Crypto Rules After Proposing Custody Framework
The proposal is intended to update rules dating to 1940. A separate initiative would create a five-year sandbox for trading U.S. stocks on decentralized exchanges and through liquidity providers.
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- IMF Approves $138 Million for El Salvador, Seeks Bitcoin Limits
The disbursement follows reviews of the country’s 40-month financing arrangement. El Salvador has committed to halt new Bitcoin purchases except for recorded donations.
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