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Binance and Tether Face Senate Probe: Compliance Required
Senator Blumenthal has sent compliance letters to Binance and Tether, demanding action by January 4, 2027.
Pierwsze tokenizowane centrum giełdowe uruchomione przez SEC
Uruchomienie pierwszej tokenizowanej giełdy pod zwolnieniem SEC oznacza kluczowy kamień milowy w regulacji, pomimo wahania korporacji.
First Tokenized Stock Venue Launches Under SEC Innovation
The launch of the first tokenized stock venue under SEC exemption signals a pivotal regulatory milestone, despite corporate hesitance.
Senator Blumenthal sets January 4 deadline for Binance and Tether records
The deadline underscores increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto firms, potentially reshaping compliance norms and market dynamics.
OKX Freezes MEXC User Deposits Following Strict FinCEN Order
Social media reports say some exchanges, including OKX, have begun flagging deposits from MEXC-linked addresses after the U.S. Treasury blacklisted the exchange for processing over $16 billion in illicit financial activity tied to sanctioned entities in Iran, Russia, and North Korea.
Bridge’s OCC Approval Opens Path to Federal Stablecoin Trust Bank
The order requires $45 million in minimum capital and preopening checks. A bank charter does not replace GENIUS Act issuer approval.
Crypto : The Clarity Act Threatened After The Democrats’ Victory
The Clarity Act risks being blocked after the Democrats' victory in the U.S. elections on November 3, 2026. The party won both chambers of Congress, changing the outlook for crypto regulation in the United States.
JPMorgan Stock Slides on Epstein Probe Fears: Bitcoin Has No CEO to Drag Into the Scandal
Senate Dems plan to investigate JPM's historic relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Bitcoin has no CEO to be in the Epstein files.
'We Have Big Plans for 2027': Ripple Engineering Director Teases XRP Ledger Overhaul
Promising “big plans for 2027,” Ripple engineers have begun overhauling the XRPL core to handle smart contracts and commercial bank payments.
Trump Administration Inches Closer to Opening 401(k)s to Crypto
The Trump administration has moved another step closer to opening America’s $10 trillion-plus retirement market to cryptocurrency. The US Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a proposed regulatory framework to the White House for review, potentially bringing Bitcoin and other alternative investments closer to becoming…
Nigeria Licenses Dollar Stablecoins at ₦15 Billion, and Closes the Offshore Loophole
Nigeria's new stablecoin regulations require dollar token issuers to incorporate locally and hold ₦15 billion in capital while banning algorithmic designs outright.
Solana’s Lujiazui Ad Campaign Under Scrutiny from the PBOC
The PBOC is investigating Solana's ad campaign as part of a broader regulatory focus in Asia.
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Eight Canadian Crypto Firms
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned eight Canadian crypto firms for facilitating transactions linked to Iran, raising compliance concerns.
EU Launches Crypto Sanctions Task Force to Hunt Russia Sanctions Evasion
Brussels announced a standing crypto enforcement body after ten meetings on sanctions, but the Commission published no mandate, budget or powers for it.
Bitcoin Mining Enters a New Reality: Even the China Ban Wasn’t This Bad
Bitcoin mining difficulty has now remained below its all-time high for longer than at any point in the asset's history.
EU Crypto Task Force Targets Russian Sanctions Evasion Routes
The EU crypto task force brings together national and Commission experts. Its remit covers digital asset loopholes in sanctions enforcement. EC MiddWay press briefing of 06/11/2026 An EU diplomat described an initial 12-month term to the Kyiv Independent.
Binance Users in France, Spain and Poland Face Nov. 29 Fee Deadline Before Closures
Binance will close some European accounts on Dec. 31, 2026. Monthly fees of 0.025% or 10 USDC start Nov. 29. Deposits are blocked, but withdrawals remain open. Accounts emptied before Nov. 29 will not be charged. Binance has not yet won a MiCA license.
How the EU’s New 12-Month Crypto Task Force Plans to Trace Russia-Linked Wallets
The EU created a crypto task force inside a new sanctions office. The group is expected to work for 12 months, with help from Ukraine and the UK. A7A5, a digital ruble stablecoin, handled over $100 billion in volume.
Crypto Market-Making Agreements: What Token Projects Should Negotiate Before Signing
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law.
EU, Asia, or the US: Who Will Win the Regulatory Race for Crypto Business?
The biggest competition in Web3 has long moved beyond rivalry between individual exchanges or blockchains. What we are witnessing now is a competition between jurisdictions.
Paris Court Sentences Ex-Holograph Employee to Five Years
A former employee of the Holograph Foundation has been sentenced to five years for illegally minting HLG tokens worth $14 million. This case raises concerns about token security and regulatory oversight.
Galaxy Flags New Risks for Crypto as Democrats Take Both Chambers
Galaxy identified potential congressional scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto businesses after Democrats won both chambers. The firm expected Washington’s policy agenda to shift toward tougher oversight while federal regulators continued developing digital asset rules under existing authority.
EU launches task force to stop crypto sanctions evasion by Russia
The EU's task force may shift focus from military to financial enforcement, potentially affecting Russia-Ukraine conflict dynamics and ceasefire prospects.
Michael Saylor Reveals 400-Year History Behind Bitcoin Income
Michael Saylor traced Strategy’s model of financing bitcoin holdings through income-paying shares to four centuries of financial history. His analysis connected Dutch trading companies, railroad financing, and U.S. tax law to the company’s Stretch security.
OKX founder Star Xu advises users to avoid direct MEXC transfers
The swift regulatory response by OKX highlights the increasing urgency for exchanges to adapt to compliance pressures, impacting user fund mobility.
Is MEXC Banned in the U.S.? What the FinCEN Order Covers and When It Bites
NatGold pulled its gold token from MEXC a day after FinCEN ordered US banks to stop moving funds for the exchange, showing exactly whom the cutoff binds.
OKX Warns MEXC Users of Deposit Freezes Ahead of FinCEN Cutoff
CEO Star Xu said OKX treats FinCEN special measures with caution 'similar to sanctions' after customers reported USDT deposits held for review.
EU Deploys Dedicated Crypto Task Force to Block Russian Evasion
The new crypto task force will be part of a new sanctions office that will coordinate how national authorities apply the rules to avoid circumvention of these measures using digital assets, targeting crypto networks like A7, which provided a digital ruble stablecoin to skirt these…
Nigeria Sets New Stablecoin Licensing Rules and Capital Requirements
Nigeria's central bank issued a new framework on November 5 for non-security virtual assets, with separate stablecoin licences tied to naira and…