Politics, Legal & Regulation

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

March 14, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Taxbit has shared that the European Commission has issued a clear interpretation of the DAC8 directive, emphasizing that tax reporting requirements for digital assets extend to every user residing in the European Union. Taxbit also indicated that this update, detailed on the Commission’s official DAC8… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On March 5, 2026, Senator Elizabeth Warren sharply rebuked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its agreement to wind down enforcement actions against cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun and several entities linked to the Tron blockchain. As the ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee,… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant legal development for the cryptocurrency sector, a U.S. federal judge has thrown out a high-profile civil suit accusing Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange of enabling terrorist activities. The ruling, however, leaves room for the accusers to return with more targeted… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted that in a significant escalation of efforts to curb illicit funding for weapons programs, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed fresh sanctions on individuals and companies tied to North Korean IT worker schemes that rely heavily on… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 10:21 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on a limited exemption for the trading of tokenized securities. Tokenized securities, or digital securities, have been in the mix for years now mostly in private markets. By leveraging blockchain technology, activities and actions can be automated… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chicago-based crypto trading and lending platform BlockFills is actively pursuing restructuring options as it grapples with liquidity challenges and mounting legal pressure. The firm, which provides services to institutional investors worldwide, has turned to external advisors for guidance on stabilizing its operations following a sharp… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 7:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has released a detailed examination of who trades French equities and how their roles have evolved over the past five years. Covering 2019 through 2024, the review draws on the regulator’s ongoing market-monitoring work to map… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 11:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that stablecoins have emerged as the backbone of on-chain transactions, powering everything from everyday payments to complex DeFi protocols. Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic also mentioned that this popularity has made them the preferred vehicle for illicit finance. Elliptic pointed out that while… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A pivotal bill aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets now faces serious delays, threatening the prospects of clearer rules that many in the sector have long sought. This market-structure measure, often referred to as the CLARITY Act, could provide much-needed legal… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has indicated that the cryptocurrency industry in the United States has matured considerably, shifting from early battles for basic legitimacy to a concerted push for well-defined regulatory structures. Certik pointed out that  by the start of 2026, attention has turned to solidifying comprehensive rules… Read More