Regulation, enforcement, legislation, and crypto policy from around the world. 520 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
Binance provided user data to Russian authorities, which resulted in the arrest of a Ukrainian donor. The exchange claims it complies with lawful requests despite exiting the Russian market in 2023.
Austrian regulators fined cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda €70,000 for failing to submit a mandatory white paper and omitting required disclosures in marketing materials. This marks the first publicly disclosed enforcement action under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed rules to define key terms and jurisdictions for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, a law passed by Congress last year. The proposal seeks to clarify which federal agencies oversee stablecoins and what qualifies as a stablecoin, with a 60-day public comment period before finalization.
Scammers are impersonating regulators and licensed crypto exchanges to steal funds from users forced to migrate accounts after the EU's MiCA deadline. The fraud wave highlights the risks of regulatory transitions in the crypto space.
Institutional investors poured $11.2 billion into regulated crypto firms in the first half of 2026, signaling a shift away from decentralized, permissionless projects. BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Persian Gulf sovereign wealth funds were among the major investors.
Law enforcement agencies accuse Binance of making it harder to track illicit crypto transactions. The exchange's policies reportedly complicate investigations into money laundering and fraud. Binance has not yet responded to these allegations.
Binance will stop processing transactions involving 11 crypto platforms, including HTX, which was recently added to the EU’s sanctions list targeting Russia. This move affects users trading on these platforms and highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto space.
JPMorgan terminated its banking relationship with Polymarket, a crypto prediction market platform, in late 2025 due to regulatory concerns. This move highlights the ongoing tension between traditional banks and crypto-related businesses.
The SEC has unexpectedly canceled its meeting to propose Reg Crypto, a major rule aimed at regulating the crypto industry, without setting a new date. This leaves crypto businesses and investors in regulatory limbo with no clear timeline for when rules might be finalized.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again postponed its planned 'innovation exemption' for tokenization, facing resistance from Wall Street and the White House. The exemption was expected alongside the now-canceled 'Reg Crypto' open meeting on Friday.
42 Macro founder Darius Dale argues that a rising neutral real interest rate and fiscal growth strategies are pressuring bond markets, forcing policymakers to balance dollar stability, debt monetization, and market volatility.
The SEC said it will not pursue enforcement action if Franklin Templeton's funds start investing cash in the asset manager's own tokenized money market fund.
The Blockchain Association is supporting Custodia Bank in its Supreme Court case against the Federal Reserve. At stake is whether the Fed can deny state-chartered banks direct access to its payment system. Custodia has been fighting for this access since 2020.
The CFTC will hold a meeting on August 20 to discuss crypto regulations, AI, and prediction markets. This follows the SEC's recent focus on crypto, highlighting a broader regulatory push without new legislation.
Japan's largest bank, MUFG, is testing blockchain technology to settle government bond trades in real time. This could speed up transactions and reduce costs for investors. The proof-of-concept will use the Canton network, a blockchain infrastructure designed for institutional use.
The CEO of Delio, a centralized finance (CeFi) lender, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling $50 million from over 1,100 customers. This case highlights the risks of entrusting funds to unregulated crypto platforms.
The SEC is set to unveil a new regulatory framework for tokenized stocks, potentially the biggest crypto development of 2026. This could pave the way for mainstream adoption of crypto-based stock trading.
The SEC has set an open meeting to consider moving forward with its Regulation Crypto proposal, which could exempt some crypto projects from securities registration.
VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel believes the AI infrastructure transformation among Bitcoin miners is backed by multi-year cloud backlogs, while regulatory progress could unlock a massive rally for altcoins.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is drafting rules for tokenized gold to solidify London's status as a global bullion hub. This move comes as the FCA signals broader interest in regulating tokenized assets, which could impact investors and traders in the space.
Brazil's crypto market, valued at $319 billion, must comply with new licensing rules by October 30. This move aims to bring the country's vast crypto sector under formal supervision, potentially impacting global crypto operations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing regulated retail crypto trading. This marks a major shift in Russia's previously restrictive stance on cryptocurrencies, enabling individuals to trade digital assets through licensed platforms. The law, passed on August 6, 2026, will come into effect on November 1, 2026.
Bybit has sued North Korea for a $1.5 billion hack and recovered $48.4 million while freezing $30.5 million more. The exchange is using legal action to combat cybercrime linked to the Lazarus Group.
A US court has granted Bybit expedited discovery to trace funds stolen in a $1.5 billion North Korea-linked hack. The exchange can now seek account details and transaction histories from platforms with US operations.