Crypto Is ‘Really Top on Our List’ — 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....
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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...
Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Window Is Open and Now Is the Moment to Act
Key Takeaways: Garlinghouse said the industry is closer than ever to securing U.S. crypto clarity. Garlinghouse suggested Washington may be...
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...
CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: CFTC Chairman Michael Selig confirmed the agency is deploying AI and automation tools to surveil markets with a...
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...
Stablecoin Yield Fight Nears Resolution as Tillis, Alsobrooks Finalize Draft Language – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Sen. Thom Tillis plans to release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week, targeting a Senate Banking Committee...
Ondo Finance Seeks SEC No-Action to Integrate Blockchain Into Securities Infrastructure – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Ondo Finance seeks SEC no-action relief for tokenized securities model on Ethereum. Structure improves utility without altering existing...
Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Investors’ 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...
SEC Opens Proceedings on NYSE Proposal to List Grayscale Crypto ETF Options – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: SEC review targets NYSE American proposal tied to Grayscale ETF with 76.02% bitcoin exposure. Regulators examine whether proposal...
CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: CFTC names 5 experts to Innovation Task Force, sharpening oversight of crypto and derivatives markets. Task Force signals...
CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: CFTC filed for injunction to stop Arizona from using state laws against federally regulated firms. Arizona actions heighten...
South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: FSC and DAXA implemented unified rules after data showed 59% of fraud occurred via withdrawal exceptions. The stricter...
SEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House...
Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: The State Duma introduced 3 crypto bills capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 in yearly buys. Tax reporting on...
Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Japan’s Financial Services Agency reframes crypto as core finance, accelerating mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin and digital assets gain clearer...
CFTC Finalizes Settlement With Former FTX Engineer, Imposes $3.7M Disgorgement – Regulation Bitcoin News
Court Order Concludes CFTC Case Against FTX’s Former Head of Engineering The U.S. derivatives regulator took enforcement action against a...
CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Government Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Rules, Seeks Permanent Injunction The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for...
CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
CFTC-DOJ Lawsuits Target State Control Over Prediction Markets Authority The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the U.S. derivatives regulator, and...
US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase – Regulation Bitcoin News
Treasury Invites Public Feedback on Framework Bridging State and Federal Stablecoin Rules The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a...
Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties – Regulation Bitcoin News
Warren Targets Bitmain, Trump Crypto Ties, and Security Risks Heightened scrutiny over crypto-linked supply chains has reached the U.S. Commerce...
US Senators Unleash New Bill Driving Bitcoin Mining Expansion and Cementing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve – Regulation Bitcoin News
US Bitcoin Mining Policy and National Reserve Strategy U.S. lawmakers are advancing efforts to strengthen domestic digital infrastructure as Senators...
