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...
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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....
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...
Poland Parliament Fails Again to Override Crypto Bill Veto
Poland’s parliament has once again failed to overturn a presidential veto blocking a key crypto regulation bill, extending the political...
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...
12 Years Later, OneCoin Crypto Ponzi Legacy Continues
In the United States, victims of the $4 billion crypto Ponzi scam OneCoin are finally receiving compensation. On April 13, the...
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...
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 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...
France Advances Law Mandating Self Custody Funds’ Disclosure – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly passed a bill forcing users to report self-hosted wallets holding over €5,000. The DGFIP...
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...
8 African Nations Advance Crypto Regulation as Adoption Accelerates Across Emerging Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights 8 African nations advancing crypto regulation, led by South Africa licensing rules. Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius...
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...
Nevada Judge Extends Kalshi Ban, Rules Event Contracts Unlicensed Gambling
A Nevada judge has reportedly extended a ban preventing Kalshi from offering event-based contracts in the state, ruling that the...
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...
Hong Kong Misses March Deadline for Stablecoin Licences
Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences failed to materialize by the expected end of March target, with the HKMA saying only...
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...
