Stefan Muehlbauer Warns DOJ Indictments End ‘Protected Zone’ as US Army Sergeant Case Expands Risk
Key Takeaways: The DOJ charged Army Sgt. Van Dyke for using classified data to net over $400,000 on Polymarket. Stefan...
Regulation
CFTC Gets Mixed Responses to Prediction Market Rulemaking
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission received more than 1,500 responses to a proposed rule tied to prediction markets, with...
OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Companions, Consensys Says
Key Takeaways: Stablecoins face disruption as OCC rules may expand yield limits to third-party partners. Consensys argues proposal misclassifies DeFi...
Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments
Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated Cross-Border Settlement System Key Takeaways: On April...
France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate
Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly axed an article requiring users to report self-custody crypto wallets over €5,000. Adan celebrated...
Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of Launch
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong warned unauthorized tokens are misusing names of licensed stablecoin issuers. HSBC and Anchorpoint denied links to...
Certik Report Maps Divergent Global Paths
Key Takeaways: Certik reports EMEA fines hit $168.2M in H1 2025, a 767% surge as regulators shift to active supervision....
SEC Reviews 85% Proposal That Could Impact Bitcoin and XRP ETF Listings
Key Takeaways: SEC notice seeks comment on NYSE Arca proposal requiring 85% of assets meet eligibility standards. NYSE Arca rule...
Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts
Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms...
Crypto-Aligned Fellowship PAC Bets Big on Texas Senate Race
The crypto-aligned Fellowship political action committee (PAC), led by stablecoin issuer Tether’s head of government affairs, reported spending more than...
SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal Rules
Key Takeaways: Over 30 crypto industry participants urged SEC to formalize DeFi guidance. Regulatory ambiguity around SEC broker rules threatens...
Ripple CEO Praises SEC’s New Direction as US Crypto Markets Brace for Regulatory Reset
Key Takeaways: Brad Garlinghouse linked changing SEC policy to improving sentiment in U.S. crypto markets. Paul Atkins pointed to clearer...
SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth
Key Takeaways: SEC emphasized regulatory clarity as key to stronger U.S. capital markets. Paul Atkins framed his first year as...
Crypto Is ‘Actually Top on Our Record’ — SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities
Key Takeaways: Atkins confirmed SEC will prioritize digital asset regulation policy. Peirce highlighted the lack of a spot crypto framework....
FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks
Key Takeaways: FATF increased pressure on jurisdictions to enforce crypto standards faster. Stablecoins face sharper scrutiny as illicit finance risks...
SEC Charges Donald Basile in $16M Crypto Fraud Over “Insured” Token
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against crypto executive Donald Basile, accusing him and two companies...
UK FCA Opens Crypto Consultation Ahead of October 2027 Regulatory Deadline
Key Takeaways: The FCA opened consultation CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, giving firms until June 3 to respond on crypto...
Pakistan Reverses 2018 Crypto Banking Restrictions as New Law Opens Regulated Access for Digital Asset Firms – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Pakistan enabled licensed crypto firms to access banking, reversing its earlier blanket restriction. Banks must apply strict due...
Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Window Is Open and Now Is the Moment to Act – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Garlinghouse said the industry is closer than ever to securing U.S. crypto clarity. Garlinghouse suggested Washington may be...
Bank of Korea Pushes Crypto Circuit Breakers to Prevent Sudden Market Breakdowns – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: BOK urged crypto exchanges to adopt circuit breakers to curb extreme volatility. Central bank said crypto firms lack...
White House Study Finds Stablecoin Yield Ban Barely Moves Lending Needle Despite Policy Focus – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: White House analysis finds stablecoin yield ban lifts lending by only 0.02%, indicating limited real-world impact. Analysis shows...
Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Traders’ Net Worth – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: CNV Resolution 1125/2026 lets crypto count for the $479K investor limit, expanding future market access. A 2022 Central...
