Regulation
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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Philippines SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges as New Rules Kick In
The agency warned the public against engaging with unregistered crypto firms.

