Regulation News

Global crypto regulation updates, enforcement actions, and compliance developments.

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Floating $100 bills sinking underwater, symbolizing the first US bank collapse of 2026 and looming contagion risk fueling turmoil across gold, silver, and Bitcoin.

First US bank collapse of 2026 adds to gold, silver, and Bitcoin chaos while $337B in unrealized contagion looms

The closure of Metropolitan Capital Bank coincides with a violent global sell-off that has traders fearing a broader contagion.

2 weeks ago

Regulation

CFTC’s 35-seat crypto “war room” changes the SEC fight — here’s what’s at stake

CFTC just named Coinbase, Ripple, Uniswap, Solana and Chainlink leaders to its committee — here’s why.

2 days ago

Bitcoin coin on a wet curb outside a government building at dusk, symbolizing how Bank of Japan rate hike wording could pressure Bitcoin prices

Analysis

Odds Bank of Japan raises rates hits 80% with Bitcoin on the sideline – one hidden signal decides everything

If guidance hints at faster tightening, the carry trade can snap back violently and crypto often becomes the liquidity source.

4 days ago

EU blanket crypto ban targets Russia rails but one chokepoint decides whether flows die or just relocate offshore

Regulation

New crypto ban targets Russia rails but one chokepoint decides whether flows die or just relocate offshore

If stablecoin issuers block redemption and the EU squeezes third country intermediaries, evasion costs spike in unexpected places.

4 days ago

Bitcoin coin on a rain-soaked street near Capitol barricades as lawmakers walk past a stop sign, reflecting Congress debate over Bitcoin bailout loopholes

Regulation

Bitcoin faces a brutal irony as the Treasury refuses to save BTC from its own political success

In a Senate Banking hearing, Brad Sherman pressed on taxpayer support and Bessent flatly said it’s outside Treasury’s authority.

1 week ago

Locked clear case holding a stablecoin coin on wet ground with the White House in the background, symbolizing White House talks over stablecoin yield, Treasury returns, and who controls passing them on.

Regulation

White House sets February deadline to settle $6.6 trillion fight between Coinbase and banks

Even “crypto” is split now, and the winner sets the template for every future fight on custody, DeFi, and taxes.

2 weeks ago

clarity act stablecoin rewards section 404

Analysis

Will crypto rewards survive upcoming CLARITY law? A plain-English guide to Section 404

Under Section 404, the same stablecoin reward can look lawful or risky depending on whether it is framed as interest, a perk, a rebate, or a loyalty benefit.

3 weeks ago

Complaint drop box with a federal seal on a fence near the US Capitol at dusk, symbolizing expanded CFTC spot oversight and a new retail crypto complaint pipeline

Regulation

Government plan to stop failing crypto exchanges delaying withdrawals and weaponize complaints

Inside the structure bill that would create a retail advocate inside the CFTC and fund spot oversight through fees backed by a $150 million bridge.

3 weeks ago

Businessman carrying a briefcase with a crypto exchange emblem arrives in snowy Davos near the WEF venue, evoking Changpeng Zhao’s return after his guilty plea

Exchanges

From prison to Davos, pardoned Binance founder CZ exposes a $33 trillion secret the global elite can’t hide anymore

His first official WEF slot since Binance’s 2023 settlement and his 2025 pardon wasn’t forgiveness. It was institutional necessity.

3 weeks ago

One government crypto alliance just imploded, leaving these high-stakes developer protections in limbo

Regulation 3 weeks ago

Coinbase accused of performing a “rug pull” as the White House weighs killing the CLARITY Act over yield

Legislation 4 weeks ago

How crypto is being devoured by TradFi, killing Satoshi’s dream by rewarding centralization

TradFi 4 weeks ago