Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 520 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
A U.S. representative introduced a bill to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, gaining bipartisan support. This move could significantly impact the country's financial strategy and bitcoin's role in it.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is investigating potential insider trading on prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket. He has given both platforms until June 5 to provide documents.
A New York Times investigation revealed that senior CFTC officials who questioned Polymarket, Crypto.com, and Gemini were suspended and pushed out. This raises concerns about regulatory oversight and potential industry influence.
The SEC has delayed its plan to allow tokenized versions of US stocks. This could affect investors and companies looking to innovate in crypto markets. The delay is reportedly due to regulatory concerns.
Crypto, banking, and policy experts are calling for updates to the 1970 Bank Secrecy Act to better fit modern financial systems. The debate centers on how much to scale back the law as President Trump expands its reach.
Blockchain.com, a long-standing crypto firm, has taken a step toward going public by filing for an IPO. This move follows a trend of crypto companies seeking to list on major exchanges. The company has not yet disclosed financial details or a timeline for the offering.
The SEC has approved Nasdaq to list Bitcoin index options, but trading won't start until the CFTC also gives its approval. These cash-settled contracts will trade under the ticker QBTC on the Phlx exchange.
The Ninth Circuit Court ruled that prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket must face state gambling enforcement, rejecting their argument that federal oversight shields them. This decision could impact how crypto-based prediction markets operate in the U.S.
The SEC has postponed its plan to clarify rules for tokenized assets, raising uncertainty for crypto projects. This delay affects how digital representations of real-world assets can be traded and regulated.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce pushed back against claims that the SEC's delayed crypto proposal will encourage synthetic tokens. She emphasized that the rule aims to protect investors, not create loopholes. The proposal was delayed to June 2026 for further review.
Congress is probing prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns government employees might be trading on classified information. Rep. James Comer is demanding internal records from the platforms' CEOs. This investigation highlights growing scrutiny over how prediction markets operate and their potential misuse by insiders with access to sensitive information.
US senators have introduced a bill requiring the government to hold Bitcoin for at least 20 years unless used to reduce national debt. This follows previous efforts to modernize national reserves with cryptocurrency.
Missouri's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against CoinFlip, alleging its crypto ATMs were used in fraud schemes and charged excessive fees. The lawsuit highlights the risks of unregulated crypto transactions for consumers.
Congress is considering banning crypto prediction markets after investigators found statistically impossible betting patterns. This follows concerns that these platforms could be used for insider trading or manipulating public perception.
A new bill called the American Reserve Modernization Act would require the U.S. Treasury to hold Bitcoin for at least 20 years. This could significantly shift how the government views and uses digital assets.
The Federal Reserve has issued a revised proposal for limited master accounts, a move long pursued by crypto firms. These 'skinny accounts' could provide a regulated pathway for digital asset companies to access the U.S. payment system.
The SEC is reportedly preparing to let investors trade crypto versions of stocks, potentially as early as this year. This could make stock trading more accessible but also introduces new risks.
The US Treasury has sanctioned members of the Sinaloa Cartel for using cryptocurrency to launder drug money. This move highlights the growing intersection of crypto and illicit activities.
The European Commission is reviewing its crypto regulations under MiCA and wants public input by August 31. This could lead to updates affecting how crypto is used and regulated in Europe.
The European Commission is asking for public input on whether its crypto regulations, known as MiCA, still work as markets and global policies change. This review could lead to updates affecting how crypto is used and regulated in the EU.
The CFTC has sued Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz signed a law banning prediction markets. This legal battle could impact the future of decentralized prediction platforms in the U.S.
Former President Donald Trump has directed the Federal Reserve to review crypto firms’ access to payment systems, potentially impacting how crypto companies operate. This could lead to stricter regulations or more open access to traditional banking services for crypto firms.
Senator Elizabeth Warren argues that nine crypto firms, including Coinbase and Ripple, were improperly granted national trust bank charters. She claims the approvals violate the National Bank Act and calls for a review.
A Reuters investigation reveals that Donald Trump's crypto venture and Iran's largest exchange have both used the same crypto networks. This highlights the interconnected nature of the crypto industry and the challenges of enforcement.