Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 520 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
ECB President Christine Lagarde reportedly intervened to block Binance’s EU MiCA license application in Greece, even though regulators had previously deemed it complete. Binance has not directly addressed the report but reaffirmed its commitment to securing authorization in Europe.
OG.com, a sister exchange of Crypto.com, has received SEC approval to offer single-stock perpetual futures in the U.S. CEO Kris Marszalek confirmed the company is also working with the SEC and CFTC to expand its offerings, including plans for U.S. stock perps.
UK authorities have raided multiple unregistered peer-to-peer crypto trading hubs, marking a shift toward stricter enforcement. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a warning to unregistered businesses, coinciding with new regulatory guidance for crypto firms ahead of the full framework in late 2027.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted a 5-year exemption for platforms trading tokenized securities, allowing them to operate without registering as exchanges. This move aims to modernize capital markets and follows delays in crypto legislation.
The SEC has proposed exemptions to facilitate trading of tokenized NMS stocks, set to expire in five years. The agency is seeking public comment on possible modifications and next steps.
Following the Senate's rejection of the Clarity Act, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pointed to political disagreements over ethics provisions as the primary trigger for the bill's collapse. Armstrong noted that crypto regulation will now shift toward administrative rulemaking by the SEC and CFTC.
Hamas' military wing instructed donors to avoid Binance and instead use Bybit, OKX, Kast, and Redotpay, according to recent U.S. Department of Justice documents. The directive underscores the ongoing intersection of cryptocurrency and geopolitical conflicts.
Celsius Network's bankruptcy estate is suing BitMEX for $495 million, alleging the exchange mishandled liquidations during the 2020 COVID crash, resulting in the loss of 6,360 BTC. The lawsuit highlights the awkward contradiction between Celsius's delta-neutral marketing and its leveraged long position.
The SEC and CFTC are preparing to push forward with their own crypto regulations after the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate. CFTC Chair Mike Selig said the agency is 'locked in and ready to ship its rules for the new frontier of finance.' SEC Chair Paul Atkins also pledged to use existing powers to provide regulatory certainty. This move could lead to a fragmented regulatory approach in the U.S.
Senate Democrats blocked the Crypto Clarity Act on September 16, 2026. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) accused Democrats of negotiating in bad faith for over a year before ultimately opposing the bill, saying they were never serious about protecting consumers or preserving American leadership in crypto.
The Department of Justice has charged two Robinhood engineers with insider trading, accusing them of front-running crypto listings on Hyperliquid. They allegedly earned over $50,000 each by trading perpetual futures before Robinhood's public announcements between 2025 and 2026.
The U.S. Senate failed to pass the Clarity Act, a key bill aimed at regulating crypto markets. Bitcoin prices briefly dropped but recovered. The industry now faces continued uncertainty.
The Crypto Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, is in a paradoxical state of limbo as the U.S. Senate reconvenes. A vote is scheduled for September 15, but it may not happen, could be delayed, or could reappear in another form. The act has seen revisions, including tweaks to DeFi and credit union provisions, but political and procedural hurdles remain.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has stated that major prediction platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi lack proper authorization to operate in the EU. The regulator also questioned why these platforms block some EU countries but not others, and noted that VPNs can easily bypass these restrictions. Additionally, ESMA warned that prediction markets are "rife with inside trading."
Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, totaling £72 million. This comes as the House of Lords considers a bill to halt crypto donations and cap overseas giving at £100,000 annually.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is targeting the $13 trillion corporate treasury market, with plans to expand into Europe under the MiCA regulatory framework. The stablecoin has already seen significant growth, driven by payments and capital markets, with a current market cap of $2.4 billion.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the imprisoned former CEO of FTX, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his fraud conviction and $11 billion forfeiture. He argues he was prevented from presenting evidence that FTX had sufficient assets to cover losses. The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for crypto regulation and legal precedents.
The Clarity Act, which will face a Senate vote next week, has been revised to include changes to DeFi and credit union provisions. Republicans circulated a new draft on Thursday, but the bill's future remains uncertain.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center has accused CME Group of stifling innovation in the crypto derivatives market. They asked a court to dismiss CME’s lawsuit against the CFTC over the classification of perpetual futures. This legal battle could shape the future of crypto trading in the U.S.
The UK House of Lords has voted 194 to 138 to amend the Financial Services and Markets Bill, requiring the Treasury to develop a comprehensive strategy for digital assets, including crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized securities. This move overrides the Labour Party's position, signaling a stronger regulatory push in the UK.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has raised concerns about Polymarket and Kalshi operating in the EU, suggesting their event contracts might fall under existing bans on binary options, the MiCA crypto framework, or national gambling laws. This adds to the platforms' regulatory challenges in multiple jurisdictions.
Germany's finance ministry has drafted a bill to impose a 25% tax on cryptocurrency gains starting in 2027. Existing holdings will keep their current tax treatment, which allows tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period. This change primarily impacts future crypto buyers.
Crypto advocates and community bankers are intensifying their lobbying efforts in senators' home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets and banking. The outcome could significantly impact the crypto industry and traditional banking sectors.
The U.S. Secret Service has frozen $52.8 million in cryptocurrency tied to Xinbi, a Telegram-based marketplace accused of facilitating global scams. The Treasury Department has sanctioned the platform, which reportedly processed $24 billion in crypto transactions.