Elizabeth Warren to Investigate Crypto’s Financial Ties
Senate Banking Chair Elizabeth Warren is set to investigate crypto's financial connections to Trump, impacting lobbying efforts.
Regulation news from 30+ sources
Headlines from leading crypto publishers, updated every 15 minutes. Each item shows a short summary from the publisher's own feed and links to the full original story. Our own reporting is in Latest news.
TD Cowen: Democratic Sweep Makes a Crypto-Backed CLARITY Act ‘Impossible’
TD Cowen: Democratic Sweep Makes a Crypto-Backed CLARITY Act ‘Impossible’ The Democratic sweep and Sherrod Brown’s return may kill the CLARITY Act for two years and may make any industry-backed version impossible as Democrats investigate Trump’s crypto ties, TD Cowen analysts write.
Canton CC Rises After SEC Digital Commodity No-Action Letter
Canton Network’s CC token traded near $0.0955 on November 4, up about 1.18% over 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap, after the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a no-action response on November 3.
Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000 as Oil Price Drops Sharply
Bitcoin price reclaims $80,000 as US oil drops 12% after Democrats win Congress. See what could reverse both moves.
CLARITY Act faces a new Congress as Democrats win both chambers
Democrats have won both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, leaving the stalled CLARITY Act facing a change in congressional control while federal regulators continue developing their own crypto rules. The Associated Press reported that Democrats secured House…
US Midterms 2026: Who Are the Pro-Crypto Politicians in the New Senate?
In a big upset, the crypto industry poured more than $170 million into the 2026 US midterm elections. It was hoping to strengthen its influence in Congress and secure support for its long-awaited regulatory agenda. But the results have delivered a political shock.
Apple Joins 59-Company Strike to Freeze U.S. Stock Tokenization
Apple leads 59 corporate giants to freeze the SEC-backed stock tokenization plan, halting Wall Street's crypto push.
Canton Coin Rises After SEC Classifies It as a Digital Commodity
Canton Coin (CC), the native token of the Canton Network, is drawing attention after staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classified it as a “digital commodity” in a newly published no-action response.
NEAR says financial privacy is key to bringing business treasuries onchain
Enhancing financial privacy onchain could accelerate blockchain adoption by businesses, balancing confidentiality with regulatory compliance.
Investor protection and custody may dominate US crypto oversight under Democratic Congress, executives say
Democratic control may lead to stricter crypto regulations, potentially driving innovation and capital to more predictable global markets.
Dan Spuller Leads Discussion on Stablecoins at DC Fintech
The Blockchain Association is hosting a panel today on stablecoin governance and regulation at the DC Fintech Summit.
The election changes Washington. The work on crypto continues
The next Congress inherits an unfinished assignment: establishing clear, lasting rules for digital assets that protect consumers and ensure American innovation continues to thrive, writes Blockchain Association's Linsday Fraser.
Riot Platforms completes Bitcoin custody transfer from NYDIG to BitGo
Riot Platforms has completed the transfer of its digital assets from NYDIG Trust Company to BitGo Bank & Trust, formally ending a Bitcoin custody arrangement that had been in place since November 2023. According to a November 4 SEC filing,…
Bitcoin Trades Above $78,000 After Democratic Sweep of Congress
Bitcoin Trades Above $78,000 After Democratic Sweep of Congress Bitcoin trades near $78,300 after a dip to $75,600 as Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress.
CRYMBO secures Orbs investment to expand regulated crypto services
The investment enhances CRYMBO's ability to facilitate institutional adoption of on-chain financial services, potentially transforming market dynamics.
Crypto market outlook after US midterms, will Bitcoin reclaim $80,000?
The cryptocurrency market recovered from an initial selloff following the US midterm elections, as Bitcoin climbed back above $78,000 and investors turned their attention to what a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean for digital assets. While the election results could slow…
Justin Sun Demands $264K Sanctions Against World Liberty Financial, Why?
Tron founder Justin Sun is preparing to take his legal battle with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) into another round, seeking to hold the Trump family-linked crypto company and its lawyers accountable over what he describes as a misleading ownership disclosure in their ongoing dispute.
SEC gives Canton crypto regulatory relief – Why CC faces a $0.10 test
The SEC Division of Corporation Finance reported that it views Canton as a digital commodity, as its value arises from operations and market dynamics.
Judge orders Bitcoin laptop returned to killer William Sandeson
A Nova Scotia judge has ordered a laptop holding convicted killer William Sandeson’s Bitcoin wallet returned to his family. The judge found that prosecutors did not prove the Bitcoin was linked to the 2015 murder of Taylor Samson.
South Korea Ruling Party Seeks Fourth Crypto Tax Delay
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is seeking a two-year delay to its crypto gains tax, currently scheduled to begin in January 2027, which would become the fourth postponement.
France backs reporting for self-custodied crypto worth 100K euros or more
The amendment would require taxpayers to report holdings worth at least $112,000, but the measure still needs to survive the budget process.
Democrats prepare to investigate World Liberty Financial after House win
Democrats have secured control of the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, putting President Donald Trump’s family cryptocurrency businesses in line for congressional investigations once the new Congress takes office. According to NBC News and MS NOW…
Morning Minute: CFTC Clears Stock Perps, Gets Sued the Same Day
Plus, pro-crypto spending largely failed to produce results as the Democrats swept the Senate and House in Midterms.
Justin Sun Accuses World Liberty Of Misleading Ownership Disclosure In $45M Token Lawsuit
Sanctions request: Justin Sun seeks $263,821.20 from World Liberty Financial and its lawyers, alleging a misleading ownership disclosure in a dispute over his $45 million WLFI investment.
Hong Kong Passes a New Crypto Tax Law: What Changes for Investors in 2027
Hong Kong lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill that brings global crypto tax reporting rules to the city. Service providers will start collecting user data in 2027. The move puts Hong Kong alongside several Asian hubs racing to tighten crypto tax transparency.
Bitcoin Shrugs Off Midterms as Experts Say Democratic Sweep Was 'Priced In'
Experts say the Democratic sweep was largely priced in, but it makes the road ahead harder for crypto policy.
7 Things Democrats Could Mean for Bitcoin and Crypto
Democrats won Congress. See 7 things it could mean for Bitcoin, crypto stocks, the CLARITY Act, and Trump's crypto ventures.
ZachXBT Names French Banking Giant in Alleged $133M Crypto Heist
Bitquery revealed that Tether froze just $1.14 million in USDT, while Circle had yet to freeze $2.53 million in USDC linked to the investigation.
Bitcoin Reclaims $78K After Democratic Midterm Sweep
Bitcoin rebounded above $78,000 after briefly falling near $75,600, its lowest level in almost seven weeks, following the Democratic sweep of both chambers of Congress.
Crypto industry faces election losses: Is the CLARITY Act now at risk?
Crypto industry faces setbacks after Democrats win Congress in the U.S. midterms, with Sherrod Brown returning and key crypto bills facing uncertainty.