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Crypto regulation — SEC, CFTC, MiCA, and global policy

Regulation now drives a meaningful share of crypto's day-to-day volatility. Our regulation coverage tracks the U.S. SEC and CFTC enforcement docket, FIT21 and stablecoin legislation in Congress, MiCA implementation across the European Union, the FCA's UK regime, FATF and Travel Rule compliance, OFAC sanctions enforcement, tax guidance from the IRS and HMRC, custody and qualified-custodian rules, and the global enforcement actions, settlements, and licensing decisions that shape how exchanges, DeFi protocols, stablecoin issuers, and miners can operate. Articles connect each policy development to the protocols and tokens it affects.

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DOJ Charges Federal Inmate in $290K Forfeited Crypto Theft Case
SecurityRegulation

DOJ Charges Federal Inmate in $290K Forfeited Crypto Theft Case

Federal prosecutors charged inmate Rossen Iossifov with stealing approximately $290,000 in forfeited cryptocurrency held...

Jul 10, 2026, 05:04 PM
DOJRossen Iossifov
Jailed Fraudster Charged With Moving $290K in Forfeited Crypto From Prison
RegulationSecurity

Jailed Fraudster Charged With Moving $290K in Forfeited Crypto From Prison

A convicted money launderer currently serving time for a $5 million scheme has been charged with moving approximately $2...

Jul 10, 2026, 05:01 PM
Federal ProsecutorsMoney Laundering Conviction
EU Revives Voluntary Chat Scanning Rules Through 2028, Exempts Encrypted Messages
Regulation

EU Revives Voluntary Chat Scanning Rules Through 2028, Exempts Encrypted Messages

EU lawmakers approved voluntary chat scanning measures that remain in effect through 2028, while a newly passed amendmen...

Jul 10, 2026, 03:02 PM
European UnionEU Parliament
Hyperliquid and Phantom Push CFTC for DeFi-Specific Trading Rules
RegulationDeFi

Hyperliquid and Phantom Push CFTC for DeFi-Specific Trading Rules

Hyperliquid Policy Center and Phantom submitted a joint comment letter to the CFTC urging it to develop regulatory rules...

Jul 10, 2026, 09:07 AM
HyperliquidPhantom
Global Crypto Gambling Regulations Tighten Ahead of 2026
Regulation

Global Crypto Gambling Regulations Tighten Ahead of 2026

Regulators worldwide are intensifying enforcement against unlicensed crypto gambling platforms as 2026 approaches, with ...

Jul 10, 2026, 09:04 AM
European UnionUnited Kingdom Gambling Commission
UK Labour MPs Push for Permanent Crypto Donation Ban After Farage Resignation
Regulation

UK Labour MPs Push for Permanent Crypto Donation Ban After Farage Resignation

UK Labour MPs have proposed making a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties permanent, prompted ...

Jul 10, 2026, 09:03 AM
UK Labour PartyNigel Farage
Senate Moves Toward Final Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess
Regulation

Senate Moves Toward Final Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess

The Senate is expected to vote on a merged draft of the CLARITY Act as early as next week, marking a final practical opp...

Jul 10, 2026, 05:03 AM
SenateCLARITY Act
DOJ Warned Binance Staff on Crypto Freeze Policy, Exchange Denies Shift
RegulationExchanges

DOJ Warned Binance Staff on Crypto Freeze Policy, Exchange Denies Shift

The Department of Justice reportedly cautioned Binance staff that the exchange may need formal legal process to freeze c...

Jul 9, 2026, 02:07 PM
BinanceDepartment of Justice
AscendEX Shuts Down Operations, Warns Users of Potential Balance Losses
ExchangesRegulation

AscendEX Shuts Down Operations, Warns Users of Potential Balance Losses

AscendEX announced it is ceasing operations citing MiCA compliance requirements and financial strain. The exchange warne...

Jul 9, 2026, 02:01 PM
AscendEXMiCA
Tokenized Equity Transfers Jump 105% to $8.4 Billion
AdoptionRegulation

Tokenized Equity Transfers Jump 105% to $8.4 Billion

On-chain equity transfers reached $8.4 billion, a 105% increase over the prior period, as DTCC, Nasdaq, Kraken, and othe...

Jul 9, 2026, 08:03 AM
DTCCNasdaq
Kentucky Governor Requests McConnell Health Update Amid Political Uncertainty
MacroRegulation

Kentucky Governor Requests McConnell Health Update Amid Political Uncertainty

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear called for transparency regarding Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health status ...

Jul 9, 2026, 03:11 AM
Mitch McConnellAndy Beshear
American CryptoFed Urges SEC Recognition of Locke Token Before Aug. 17 Deadline
Regulation

American CryptoFed Urges SEC Recognition of Locke Token Before Aug. 17 Deadline

American CryptoFed has pressed the SEC to recognize its Locke governance token registration before an Aug. 17 deadline, ...

Jul 9, 2026, 03:07 AM
American CryptoFedLocke
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