Category: Crypto Regulations & Policy
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Block Settles Multi-State Fraud and Consumer Protection Investigation for 45 Million Dollars as Regulators Target Cash App Compliance
The fintech giant Block, formerly known as Square and currently led by co-founder Jack Dorsey, has entered into a landmark $45 million settlement to resolve a sprawling multi-state investigation into its flagship mobile payment platform, Cash App. Announced on July 8, the agreement involves the attorneys general of 46 states and the District of Columbia,…
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Trump reports over $1.4B in crypto earnings as Bitcoin nears yearly low
President Donald Trump has disclosed at least $1.4 billion in income tied to cryptocurrency and digital asset ventures during the 2025 fiscal period, marking a historic shift in the financial structure of his business empire. According to a comprehensive 927-page annual financial disclosure received by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) on June 29,…
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Coinbase Expands UK Footprint with MiFID Investment Services License Enabling Regulated Equities and Derivatives Trading
In a move that signals a fundamental shift in the landscape of digital asset brokerage, Coinbase has officially secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) investment services license from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This regulatory milestone represents a significant expansion of the company’s operational capabilities, granting it the legal authority to…
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SEC Unveils Comprehensive 2026 Regulatory Agenda Targeting Crypto Broker-Dealers and Market Infrastructure
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally released its 2026 regulatory agenda, signaling a pivotal shift in the federal oversight of digital assets. This comprehensive roadmap introduces proposed amendments designed to integrate cryptocurrency exchanges, alternative trading systems (ATS), and digital asset custodians into the established framework of federal securities law. At the…
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Requests Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump Amid Push for Executive Clemency
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced co-founder and former chief executive of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has officially submitted a petition for a presidential pardon to the United States Department of Justice. The formal request comes slightly more than two years after the catastrophic collapse of his multi-billion-dollar crypto empire and less than a year after…
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European Commission Initiates Major Review of MiCA Framework to Address Decentralized Finance and Emerging Digital Asset Classes
The European Commission has officially launched a comprehensive targeted consultation to determine whether the landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation should be significantly expanded to encompass sectors currently operating outside its regulatory perimeter, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and tokenized deposits. This move signals a pivotal shift in the European Union’s approach to…
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Conviction Solidifying 25-Year Prison Sentence for FTX Founder
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan has formally upheld the fraud conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. This landmark decision, issued on Friday, ensures that Bankman-Fried will remain in federal custody until 2044, effectively ending his primary legal challenge against…
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ECB President Christine Lagarde Reportedly Derailed Binance MiCA Bid in Greece Leaving France as Final Path to EU Market Access
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde reportedly played a decisive role in obstructing Binance’s efforts to secure regulatory authorization in Greece under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This intervention has reportedly narrowed the exchange’s options significantly, leaving France as the final viable gateway for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange to maintain…
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Biden Administration Reportedly Drafts Executive Order To Oversee Cryptocurrency Regulation
The Biden administration is reportedly in the advanced stages of drafting an executive order designed to establish a comprehensive federal strategy for the regulation and oversight of the cryptocurrency industry. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, the White House aims to streamline the currently fragmented approach to digital assets by coordinating the efforts…
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Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates as Kevin Warsh Debuts as Chair Amid Market Volatility and Inflationary Concerns
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors, in its first highly anticipated policy meeting under the leadership of newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh, elected to keep the federal funds rate unchanged on Wednesday, signaling a cautious approach to a complex global economic landscape. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its two-day session with a unanimous…
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