Politics, Legal & Regulation

March 20, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic pointed out that on March 17, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission released a detailed interpretation that brings much-needed transparency to the digital asset space. Elliptic also explained that this guidance arrives in the wake of a formal agreement with… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Federal Reserve announced today that it had decided not to change benchmark rates. The Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. All members of the Committee voted for the decision, except for Stephen I…. Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 2:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, or crypto market infrastructure legislation, is parked in the Senate after being approved in the House, and is largely held up by whether stablecoin holders will benefit from yield (or interest payments). As stablecoins must hold matching, low-risk assets like T-Bills, the… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 12:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

When crypto first hit the scene, global regulators were caught like deer in the headlights, confused and uncertain how to manage digital assets. Rules were effectively drawn from laws enacted before the internet was a dream, and in the US, the touchstone, the Howey Test… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 6:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now said to be actively exploring a potential overhaul of corporate disclosure rules by potentially scrapping the long-standing requirement for mandatory quarterly earnings reports among American companies. According to an update from The Wall Street Journal, regulators… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 4:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued another statement pertaining to “crypto assets” and federal securities law. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission joined in the statement. The statement is an interpretation of the definition of “security” as applied to certain types of crypto assets… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed charges against prediction marketplace Kalshi. The battle between the new form of betting and state oversight has been simmering for some time. According to a release issued by the AG, the state alleges that Kalshi accepted bets from… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 3:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a formal submission made this month, the cryptocurrency advocacy group Coin Center has encouraged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to refine its approach to digital asset oversight. Addressed to Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce, the letter commends the pair for their… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 12:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has extended a no-action position to Phantom Technologies Inc., the developer behind the popular Phantom wallet. Announced on March 17, 2026, this move offers important clarity for self-custodial wallet software in navigating U.S. regulatory requirements. The CFTC’s Market Participants… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Institutional trading platform BlockFills has initiated restructuring proceedings under U.S. bankruptcy law. The company’s parent entity, Reliz Ltd., along with several related subsidiaries, submitted a voluntary petition for reorganization in a Delaware federal court. This step comes shortly after the firm imposed restrictions on client… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 1:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a significant step toward bolstering oversight in the digital economy, an Australian Senate committee has endorsed a new legislative proposal aimed at regulating cryptocurrency operations. The measure, known as the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, seeks to impose mandatory licensing… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 10:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that in a move intended to effectively curb illicit funding for North Korea’s weapons programs, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a web of facilitators tied to Pyongyang’s government-directed IT worker operations. According to insights… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG Ireland has indicated that regulations are pushing institutions toward stronger operational safeguards, particularly when dealing with external partners. A key development in this area is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is now moving from planning stages to active regulatory oversight in regions… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 5:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent decision potentially reshaping the future of digital finance, the United States Senate has approved legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from developing or launching any form of central bank digital currency until at least 2031. The restriction was embedded within a larger… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant setback for some of the participants in the cryptocurrency banking sector, a federal appeals court has rejected Custodia Bank‘s final effort to secure direct ties to the US Federal Reserve‘s payment network. The decision, handed down by the 10th Circuit Court of… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has recently highlighted evolving challenges in the financial landscape through key publications. These updates underscore potential vulnerabilities in market stability while advocating for streamlined oversight to foster innovation and resilience. Drawing from analyses released in early 2026 and mid-2024,… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to abandon its legal pursuit against Nader Al-Naji, the individual behind the innovative blockchain-based social media project originally known as BitClout. This resolution marks the end of a high-profile dispute that had cast somewhat of a… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially signed a memorandum of understanding designed to enhance cooperation across shared regulatory responsibilities. This agreement marks a pivotal shift toward unified supervision in fast-evolving sectors, particularly digital assets, by addressing… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 9:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

RedotPay, a global stablecoin-based payment fintech, has expanded its global regulatory framework through licensing milestones in Argentina, Canada, and the United States. It secured a Money Services Business (MSB) registration in Canada, a FinCEN MSB in the U.S., and a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that authorities have detained John Daghita, who used the online handles “John” or “Lick,” in connection with the alleged theft of digital assets from wallets controlled by the United States government. TRM Labs pointed out that the operation unfolded on the Caribbean… Read More