Politics, Legal & Regulation

April 28, 2026 @ 10:17 am By JD Alois  |  

The competition between states continues as millions of Americans migrate from high-tax states to lower-tax states and potentially lower-cost-of-living states. This is according to a recent report by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, which reviewed publicly available information on tax filers. By using public data from the IRS, the… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken a significant step forward in its digital euro initiative by formalizing cooperative agreements with three prominent European organizations responsible for setting payment standards. Announced on April 24, 2026, the deals involve the European Card Payment Cooperation (ECPC), nexo… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) has unveiled a cutting-edge network intelligence application programming interface (API) for its FedNow instant payment platform. Set to roll out on April 28, 2026, for initial users, the innovation marks a significant step forward in strengthening fraud prevention and overall… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial authorities from the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have joined forces with their international peers for a dedicated “week of action.” The campaign brought together leading oversight bodies to tackle challenges posed by financial influencers—often called finfluencers—who promote investment products and advice on social… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 7:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French law enforcement has intensified its efforts against a rising wave of organized crimes targeting cryptocurrency holders, with prosecutors announcing significant progress in multiple linked investigations. The National Public Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (PNACO) revealed that 88 individuals, including more than 10 minors, now… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 10:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a federal lawsuit against the State of New York. Filed on April 24, 2026, in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the action aims to prevent state officials from imposing gambling restrictions… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US President Donald Trump voiced firm backing for upcoming digital assets oversight measures during an invitation-only assembly held at his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. The Saturday event assembled several hundred prominent investors, many of whom rank among the leading holders of the $TRUMP… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 12:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic noted that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued its inaugural pair of stablecoin issuer licenses. The approvals, announced on April 10, 2026, came just eight months after the territory’s Stablecoins Ordinance officially launched on August 1, 2025. The two recipients—global banking leaders… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 4:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian authorities have blocked access to leading prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket. The move forms part of a larger enforcement effort targeting unlicensed betting-style services, with officials emphasizing the need to shield everyday investors from unregulated risks. Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced the… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 10:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that on April 24, 2026, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took a significant step in digital asset enforcement by blacklisting two cryptocurrency wallets directly tied to Iran’s Central Bank. The move, which also highlighted connections to the… Read More

April 25, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK officials are actively negotiating with Anthropic to enable a restricted deployment of the company’s advanced Claude Mythos AI platform for use by UK companies. This effort reflects growing official awareness of the transformative yet risky nature of cutting-edge artificial intelligence in protecting digital systems… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 11:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The DeFi Education Fund has sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting rulemaking regarding DeFi (Decentralized Finance). The DeFi Education Fund is a non-profit that advocates for regulatory clarity and research on the DeFi sector. The group was established in 2021 through… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 9:05 am By JD Alois  |  

This week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the US Department of Justice charged an active duty military member with insider trading in regard to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, the former dictator of Venezuela. The allegations were that Gannon Ken Van Dyke, the… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A concerning case is highlighting the emerging risks that are now seemingly at the c0mplex intersection of US national security and online wagering. US federal prosecutors have charged a U.S. Army soldier with misusing highly sensitive government data to generate substantial profits through prediction markets…. Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 4:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Club for Growth chimed in today to add its voice in support of the CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation that will outline the regulatory ecosystem for digital assets while fueling innovation across the entire financial services sector. The legislation remains parked in the Senate Banking… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 12:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is under indictment by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The indictment followed the convening of a grand jury, an independent group of citizens, who determined there was probable cause to pursue the charges. In an announcement yesterday, the… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 11:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset exchange Kraken revealed it issued more than 56 million Form 1099-DA tax documents to the IRS for the 2025 tax year. The vast majority of these filings—nearly one-third for transactions under $1, over half for $10 or less, and three-quarters below $50—highlight how… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 10:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Today, the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation have joined to demand that the Senate Banking Committee move forward with crypto market infrastructure legislation, the CLARITY Act. The letter authored by the two advocacy groups has garnered the support of more than 100… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has taken decisive steps to combat potential insider trading, imposing fines and suspensions on three congressional candidates who placed bets on the outcomes of their own election campaigns. The actions, announced on April 22, 2026, underscore the company’s commitment to tightening… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 6:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that the United Kingdom’s updated regulatory framework for crypto-assets has now moved from planning to a firm schedule. Lawmakers approved the scope of oversight earlier this year, and on 15 April 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued Consultation Paper CP26/13, clarifying… Read More