30 stories about Compliance from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 22, 2026.
U.S. federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Justice Department are probing whether Binance allowed trades linked to Iran, potentially violating sanctions. Binance claims a 'zero-tolerance policy' for such violations, but prosecutors are scrutinizing its 2023 compliance measures.
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market, faced a $10 million fraud attempt while its CEO reportedly prioritized growth over compliance. Hackers also compromised nearly 500 user accounts using stolen personal information.
Australia is enforcing strict new crypto regulations, with a deadline of October 1 for businesses to comply. Firms that miss this could face civil or criminal penalties. The country's financial regulators are stepping up enforcement as the deadline approaches.
South Korean lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would give the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) more power to investigate and report unregistered crypto firms to law enforcement. This move aims to tighten regulations and ensure compliance in the rapidly growing crypto market.
The SEC has proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto assets, requiring stricter compliance for issuers and exchanges. The proposal aims to protect investors and bring crypto markets in line with traditional financial regulations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Dubai-based crypto exchange, Shelbit, reportedly processed $4B since May 2024, with $676M flowing to Binance. The operation is tied to Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC, according to Reuters.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a stern warning to prediction market platforms, cautioning them against using generic self-certification templates. This advisory comes amid concerns that firms are cutting corners in their compliance efforts.
Uniswap has introduced a new framework, developed with Superstate, Securitize, and Dowgo, that allows regulated funds and securities to trade on its platform while enforcing compliance rules necessary for institutional investors.
A report alleges that a crypto bank linked to former President Trump built a system to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran. The bank also used the AI Claude to write ad copy promoting the service.
Ripple's preliminary crypto asset provider license in Luxembourg has been upgraded to fully compliant, meaning it is now MiCA-compliant for payments, financial institutions, corporates, and businesses across all 30 European Economic Area countries.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a new crypto framework designed to enhance global liquidity and attract institutional investors. However, the rigorous authorization process is expected to be daunting and could slow down the rollout, posing significant hurdles for crypto firms.
The EU's MiCA crypto regulations are now fully in effect, but lawyers and industry executives expect uneven enforcement. Unauthorized crypto companies must wind down operations, but regulators may apply rules inconsistently.
As Europe's crypto rulebook takes full effect, industry leaders agree regulation is here to stay, but disagree over whether it protects consumers or favors the biggest firms.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is now fully active in Europe, affecting crypto companies and users. Some firms gain clarity, while others face stricter compliance demands.
European regulators are ordering unlicensed crypto firms to shut down by July 1, marking the end of the MiCA transitional period. This move aims to enforce compliance with new EU regulations, potentially wiping out non-compliant businesses.
Spain's financial regulator has ruled out any extensions for crypto companies to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations. This means firms must secure proper licensing by the deadline or face penalties. The deadline is July 2026.
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs alleges CoinEx facilitated over $3.84 billion in blockchain-traced flows with sanctioned Iranian crypto entities. CoinEx disputes the findings, calling the data incomplete and reaffirming its compliance measures.
The CLARITY Act, formally the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, is a proposed U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill that would establish a federal framework for how digital assets are issued, traded and regulated in the United States. The bill focuses on digital asset regulation, including how crypto firms should comply with federal law and which regulators should oversee the market. The bill is still in the proposal stage, with no immediate action required from the public.
StarkWare and Sui are launching confidential transfer systems that comply with regulations, while Zama is enhancing its compliance efforts. This move comes as a bug in Zcash’s Orchard highlights the risks of unregulated privacy models.
Ledger's CTO warns that the EU's MiCA regulations are imposing steep compliance costs, stifling innovation for small crypto startups. The financial barriers are making it difficult for early-stage companies to survive in Europe's crypto market.