Regulation
Putin Orders Russia's Public Officials to Report Crypto Holdings
Russian civil servants must start reporting their crypto assets as the country's first crypto law comes into force in January.

SEC Enforcement Director to Step Down by End of Year
Enforcement Director Stephanie Avakian led SEC investigations during the heart of its ICO crackdown.

How FinCEN Became a Honeypot for Sensitive Personal Data
Financial data records collected by FinCEN are a valuable tool for law enforcement. They’re also a trove of personal data on people who have not committed a crime.

G7 Officials Stress Need to Regulate Digital Currencies: US Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a statement following a virtual call with other G7 members.

Bolivia Essentially Banned Crypto but Blockchain Advocates Are Pushing Back
Bolivia is one of the rare countries that has essentially banned cryptocurrency, but the nation's blockchain advocates aren't giving up.

Ukraine's Draft Crypto Bill Passes First Parliamentary Hearing
Ukraine's parliament has approved the first version of a draft cryptocurrency bill, bringing regulation of the industry a step closer.

Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License
Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group.

Crypto Long & Short: How Bitcoin Development Is Evolving – And What’s Behind It
Bitcoin price spikes grab headlines, but the asset's long-term value depends on its developers – and what drives them.

Coinbase CEO: Trump Administration May 'Rush Out' Burdensome Crypto Wallet Rules
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly voiced concern the outgoing Trump Administration may ram through onerous new data-collection requirements for crypto exchanges.

BitMEX Founder's Charges Highlight Risks for DeFi
The case against BitMEX, an offshore crypto trading platform, has regulatory implications for the burgeoning DeFi market.

