Regulation


Policy

U.S. CFTC, a Top Crypto Watchdog, Is About to Shrink Commission to Only One Member

Democrat Kristin Johnson's exit means the crypto regulator will fall to a single commissioner, Acting Chairman Caroline Pham, as Trump's pick awaits the Senate.

CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson (CoinDesk TV)

Policy

Head of IRS Crypto Work Exits as U.S. Tax Changes Loom For Digital Assets

Trish Turner, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service veteran running its digital assets effort, is the latest senior official leaving for the private sector.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

While CFTC Awaits New Chairman, Acting Chief Pham Gets Rolling on Crypto

As U.S. President Donald Trump's chairman nominee, Brian Quintenz, remains in a confirmation holding pattern, the CFTC starts another "crypto sprint."

Caroline Pham, acting chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Policy

U.S. Justice Department Official Says Writing Code Without Bad Intent 'Not a Crime'

Despite this month's trial conviction of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, the DOJ signaled to a crypto crowd in Wyoming that it's not chasing developers.

The U.S. Department of Justice grabbed another of the men it alleges moved billions in criminal money at BTC-e.  (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto Offers Answer to Money Laundering Crisis: Global Alert Network Called 'Beacon'

An industry-wide project led by TRM Labs is officially going live, and includes law enforcement and the major exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance.

Binance Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman (TRM Labs)

Policy

UK Bitcoin ETNs Could Be a Bigger Deal Than People Expect

The FCA’s reversal of a ban on crypto ETNs after four years marks more than a regulatory tweak, with some industry voices calling it a turning point for Britain’s role in global crypto markets.

A view over the City of London taken over the Thames near Tower Bridge. (Cj / Unsplash+)

Policy

U.S. Federal Reserve's New Supervision Chief Sold on Bringing Crypto to Finance

The Fed vice chair who leads banking oversight, Michelle Bowman, comes across as a crypto evangelist as she echoes industry views on its regulatory needs.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman (Federal Reserve Board)

Policy

Hong Kong Regulator Tightens Custody Standards for Licensed Crypto Exchanges

A regulatory review earlier this year found weaknesses in some exchanges’ cyber defenses, prompting the SFC to set new custody standards for licensed platforms.

Hong Kong's skyline (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

CoinDesk Indices

How Policy, Innovation, and Market Dynamics Are Driving Institutional Crypto M&A

AlphaPoint’s Reba Beeson dives into the trends and regulatory policy shifts driving crypto M&A, cementing its role as core infrastructure for the future of finance.

Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

Policy

Philippines SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges as New Rules Kick In

The agency warned the public against engaging with unregistered crypto firms.

Skyline of Manila, Philippines. (Alexes Gerard/Unsplash)