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Updated April 7, 2026 · 12:12 PM UTC

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Regulation

SEC under Trump would ‘vigorously pursue’ crypto regulation – former regulator says

The agency could continue to define its jurisdiction over crypto.

2 years ago

Regulation

Crypto market unsure as Maxine Waters nominates Kristin Johnson for key Treasury position

CFTC Kristin Johnson has consistently urged players in the crypto sector to embrace regulatory compliance.

2 years ago

Regulation

DOJ launches probe into Block’s compliance history following allegations of lapses

Federal prosecutors launched the probe after a former employee disclosed numerous lapses in the company's transaction monitoring systems.

2 years ago

Regulation

UK sharpens focus on crypto regulation in latest anti-money laundering report

The FCA dedicated a third of its AML/CTF taskforce to crypto from 2022 to 2023.

2 years ago

DeFi

Senator Lummis ‘deeply concerned’ by Biden administration’s actions against DeFi, non-custodial wallets

Lummis criticized the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest legal interpretations, which argue that non-custodial software platforms — like wallets — might be regulated as money transmission services.

2 years ago

Regulation

Changpeng Zhao says crypto has entered new phase where ‘compliance is super important’

Binance's former head sentenced, stresses compliance as crypto's future priority.

2 years ago

Regulation

McHenry slams Gensler for misleading Congress about Ethereum’s classification

The accusation comes amid escalating tensions over the SEC's regulatory approach toward digital assets in recent months.

2 years ago

Regulation

Lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘rogue nations’ evading sanctions via crypto

The urgency conveyed in the letter reflects a growing consensus among U.S. leaders that the regulatory framework surrounding cryptocurrencies needs strengthening to address the sophisticated methods rogue nations employ to evade sanctions.

2 years ago

Crypto

SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

New information from the Consensys legal action against the SEC showed that the regulator began its probe into Ethereum's security status last year.

2 years ago

SEC vs DeFi: The Battle Royale — what lies ahead amid regulatory clash and hack mayhem?

Contributor Opinion 2 years ago

UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals

Crime 2 years ago

Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

Legal 2 years ago

Warren calls on DOJ, NHS to crackdown on crypto payments for child sexual abuse material

Crime 2 years ago

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Regulation news today

SEC under Trump would ‘vigorously pursue’ crypto regulation – former regulator says

Crypto market unsure as Maxine Waters nominates Kristin Johnson for key Treasury position

DOJ launches probe into Block’s compliance history following allegations of lapses

UK sharpens focus on crypto regulation in latest anti-money laundering report

Senator Lummis ‘deeply concerned’ by Biden administration’s actions against DeFi, non-custodial wallets

Changpeng Zhao says crypto has entered new phase where ‘compliance is super important’

McHenry slams Gensler for misleading Congress about Ethereum’s classification

Lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘rogue nations’ evading sanctions via crypto

SEC suspected Ethereum was a security since 2018, new Consensys documents reveal

SEC vs DeFi: The Battle Royale — what lies ahead amid regulatory clash and hack mayhem?

UK law enforcement given new powers to seize, destroy digital assets linked to criminals

Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

Warren calls on DOJ, NHS to crackdown on crypto payments for child sexual abuse material