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Regulation17 Sept, 2026

Unstoppable Domains Drops $2M Plan to Bring .crypto and .bitcoin to Standard Internet

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Regulation27 Aug, 2026

Bitfinex Securities Raises $50M for Tokenized Nickel Offering

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Regulation27 Aug, 2026

Tokenized Deposits Could Raise U.S. Credit Costs, Dallas Fed Economists Warn

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RegulationEmma Collins · 17 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

French Court Rejects Emergency Bid to Suspend DAC8 Crypto Rules

France’s Council of State has rejected an emergency request from Paymium and Bull Bitcoin to suspend the decree implementing EU DAC8 crypto reporting rules. The broader legal challenge remains ongoing.

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RegulationJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

FCA Finalizes Crypto Rules, Authorization From Oct. 25, 2027

The Financial Conduct Authority published final cryptoasset perimeter guidance on Sept. 16, setting out when UK digital-asset businesses need authorization. From Oct. 25, 2027, covered activities generally require FCA approval. One unresolved issue remains: domestic banks can still restrict transfers to crypto platforms, leaving consumer access and on-ramps uncertain.

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RegulationJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

CLARITY Act Push Continues as 7 Democratic Senators Pledge

CLARITY Act momentum continued on Sept. 16 as seven Democratic senators vowed to keep working on a federal framework for cryptocurrency markets after a failed Senate vote. The pledge signals bipartisan talks will continue, keeping the future of U.S. digital asset market structure in play for investors and companies.

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RegulationJames Walker · 16 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

UK Funds AML Drive With $676M, 500 New Officers

UK money laundering crackdown will add 500 officers backed by £500 million ($676 million) over three years, the Home Office said Tuesday. The funding launches a new Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy as authorities target illicit finance increasingly routed through fintech, crypto and AI tools.

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RegulationJames Walker · 16 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

US Seeks Forfeiture of $61M USDT Tied to Iran Oil

USDT worth roughly $61 million is the target of a U.S. civil forfeiture action filed Sept. 14, after prosecutors traced the cryptocurrency to sanctioned Iranian oil and petroleum sales. The case centers on 10 addresses and funds allegedly tied to a network that moved more than $1.5 billion.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 15 Sept, 2026 · 6 min

Ether, Solana and XRP Could Benefit if CLARITY Act Advances

A key Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act could trigger a short-term crypto rally, with analysts expecting Ether, Solana and XRP to benefit from greater regulatory clarity.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 15 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

CLARITY Act Odds Fall to 16% as Democrats Reject GOP Offer

Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 fell to 16% after key Senate Democrats rejected Republicans’ latest proposal, while banking and tribal groups raised separate concerns.

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RegulationJames Walker · 15 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

US Crypto Tax Bill Exempts Sub-$10 Fees, 114 Pages Filed

A 114-page crypto tax bill from House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith would exempt network and transaction fees under $10, with a committee markup set for Wednesday, Sept. 16. The measure matters for everyday users who pay small on-chain fees on swaps, bridges and transfers, and could reset several compliance rules.

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RegulationJames Walker · 15 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

DOJ Seeks $61M Tied to Iran’s Crypto-Laundered Oil Sales

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking $61 million tied to crypto-laundered Iranian oil proceeds used to fund its military. The action targets what prosecutors describe as illegal revenue routed through cryptocurrency, underscoring heightened U.S. scrutiny of cross-border illicit finance using digital assets.

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RegulationJames Walker · 15 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

U.S. House Advances Major Crypto Tax Bill

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has released a 114-page digital asset tax bill covering Bitcoin transactions, mining, staking, wash sales and broker rules.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 14 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

FCA Explores Bespoke Rules for Tokenized Gold in UK

The UK Financial Conduct Authority is seeking industry feedback on tokenized gold and could develop a bespoke regulatory regime. The initiative aims to improve efficiency while protecting London's position in global gold markets.

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RegulationJames Walker · 14 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

TD Cowen Raises Smarter Web Target as Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Expands

TD Cowen raised its price target for Smarter Web to £0.73, citing its proposed MORE preferred-share offering and expanding financing options for its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 14 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Albuquerque Bans Crypto ATMs Over Fraud Concerns

Albuquerque has approved an ordinance prohibiting cryptocurrency ATMs and cashier-facilitated crypto transactions across the city. The measure targets fraud concerns while allowing residents to continue using digital assets through private wallets and internet-based platforms.

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RegulationJames Walker · 14 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

CLARITY Act Update Adds Ethics Rules, State AG Powers

Senate Republicans unveiled a new draft of the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act on Sunday night, adding stricter ethics provisions and empowering state attorneys general to enforce prohibitions. The bill heads toward a Tuesday vote, but it remains unclear whether the revisions will secure sufficient Democratic support.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 11 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Denmark Warns Dollar Stablecoins Could Create Financial Risks

Denmark's central bank says stablecoin use remains limited domestically but warns that wider adoption of foreign, dollar-backed stablecoins could create indirect financial and monetary risks.

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RegulationJames Walker · 11 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

CLARITY Act Faces Tuesday Senate Test after Bessent Push

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, H.R. 3633, faces a procedural test in the Senate on Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged lawmakers on Sept. 9 to advance the bill. The push matters because it frames federal digital asset rules as a regulatory and national security priority.

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RegulationJames Walker · 10 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Crypto Gang Stole $245M as 22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty

Cryptocurrency theft surpassed $245 million after Singaporean citizen Malone Lam, 22, pleaded guilty on Sept. 8 in U.S. District Court in Washington to a RICO conspiracy. Prosecutors said he led an international network that combined online impersonation with brazen home break-ins and laundered proceeds into luxury spending.

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RegulationJames Walker · 10 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Crypto Fraudster Claimed $0.34 After Hiding Millions

Cryptocurrency fraud took center stage as a Virginia man convicted of stealing more than $2.5 million from investors allegedly concealed millions in crypto, then declared just $0.34 in assets in bankruptcy. A federal jury in Alexandria found Jihoon Park, 52, guilty on Sept. 8 for defrauding investors and the court.

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RegulationJames Walker · 9 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Iran eases FX rules to allow crypto repatriation by exporters

Cryptocurrency repatriation gained a foothold in Iran as authorities eased currency controls, allowing exporters to bring overseas earnings home in crypto and use them to fund imports directly. The shift enables trade to bypass the official foreign-exchange system, signaling a policy pivot with implications for cross-border settlement.

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RegulationJames Walker · 9 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Republican Senators Warn CLARITY Act May Fail in September Vote

Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is unlikely to pass when the Senate votes on Sept. 15, two Republican senators said, citing unresolved ethics provisions tied to President Donald Trump’s family. Their assessments indicate the bill lacks votes unless the White House engages on language Democrats insist on keeping.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 8 Sept, 2026 · 6 min

France Faces Growing Crypto Tax Reporting Gap as DAC8 Takes Effect

Chainalysis estimates France recorded $9.4 billion in potentially taxable onchain crypto activity in 2025, while taxpayers reported €368 million in crypto gains for 2024.

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RegulationJames Walker · 7 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

CLARITY Act Faces Growing Doubts Ahead of Sept. 15 Senate Vote

Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti says lawmakers and congressional staff told him the CLARITY Act is effectively dead. The Senate is still scheduled to consider a cloture motion on Sept. 15.

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RegulationJames Walker · 2 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

SEC Advances 24/7 Trading and Blockchain Rules With Crypto Implications

The SEC is preparing a 24-hour U.S. trading roundtable while proposing new transfer-agent rules that could formally accommodate blockchain-based securities records.

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RegulationJames Walker · 1 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

UK Crime Agency Freezes $13.5M Premier League Axccount in Crypto Probe

The UK’s National Crime Agency has frozen more than $13.5 million held by the Premier League as part of an investigation potentially linked to crypto firm Sorare.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 1 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Vietnam Launches Crypto Asset Pilot With $14T Tokenization Opportunity

Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot framework for its crypto asset market, with real-world asset tokenization at the center of its strategy. The country is also introducing strict exchange licensing and compliance requirements.

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RegulationJames Walker · 1 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Thailand SEC Proposes Retail Access to Overseas Crypto Derivatives

Thailand's SEC is proposing rules that could allow retail investors to access certain regulated overseas crypto derivatives, including Bitcoin-linked products, through eligible intermediaries.

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RegulationJames Walker · 31 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Polymarket Strengthens Surveillance Ahead of U.S. Midterms

Polymarket is strengthening its trade surveillance systems ahead of the U.S. midterm elections as regulators increase scrutiny of prediction markets, insider trading and crypto-based trading.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 27 Aug, 2026 · 5 min

Unstoppable Domains Drops $2M Plan to Bring .crypto and .bitcoin to Standard Internet

Unstoppable Domains drops plans for ICANN approval of .crypto, .bitcoin and seven other Web3 domains, citing costs, DNS requirements and limited mainstream demand.

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RegulationJames Walker · 27 Aug, 2026 · 4 min

Bitfinex Securities Raises $50M for Tokenized Nickel Offering

Bitfinex Securities is raising $50 million for Alkemya Metacore through a blockchain-based security linked to high-purity nickel, highlighting the growing tokenization of real-world assets.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 27 Aug, 2026 · 6 min

Tokenized Deposits Could Raise U.S. Credit Costs, Dallas Fed Economists Warn

Dallas Fed economists warn that tokenized deposits could make bank funding more rate-sensitive, potentially reducing banks' capacity to hold long-term assets and increasing borrowing costs.