Politics, Legal & Regulation

November 10, 2025 @ 2:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement on the deal with certain Senate Democrats (and one Independent) to open up the federal government. Yesterday, a deal was cut with 7 Democrats and 1 Independent to approve a continuing resolution (CR)… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 12:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England has published a consultation on possible regulations for pound-based stablecoins. The consultation proposes that stablecoins would be allowed to hold 60% of backing assets in short-term UK government debt. The balance would be held in unremunerated accounts at the Bank of… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 11:29 am By JD Alois  |  

A deal has been reached in the US Senate to sign a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government. The US government essentially shut down on October 1st after Congress failed to pass a CR on September 30th. This is the longest period the… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 9:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Today (November 10, 2025), credit card company Visa (NYSE:V) has issued a statement a potential legal settlement in the Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation. The settlement includes rival Mastercard. Visa states that the proposed settlement with US merchants of all sizes… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Are prediction markets gambling or investing/trading? Well, some believe stock markets are more akin to gambling than to investing, yet public markets are subject to federal oversight – not state control like gambling. Kalshi, a top prediction marketplace, has issued a statement today pushing back… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 7:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions suggests sanctions activity has moderated since a flurry caused by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Sanctions Pulse analyzes data from the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the UK Office… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins may potentially become an area of considerable growth, according to Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran. During a recent speech covering crypto and other developments for the first time in his new role, Miran said that based on the surveys that he has reviewed, and… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has recently shared commentary on the latest Bank of England rate decision. As widely reported and anticipated, The Bank of England has decided it will keep rates on hold as it awaits the Budget, noted Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK. Yael Selfin of… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland fined Coinbase Europe Limited , part of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN), €21,464,734 for allegedly breaching its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing transaction monitoring obligations between 2021 and 2025. Specifically, the Central Bank said it has fined Coinbase Europe for violating applicable… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 10:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden has commented on recent concerns that the UK is behind the US when it comes to establishing proper stablecoin related oversight / guidelines. Breeden stated that the updated stablecoin regulations should become effective just as quickly as the… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has recently called on the US Treasury Department to ensure that its rules and guidelines for the GENIUS Act are aligned and consistent with congressional objectives. Digital assets firm Coinbase noted that Treasury needs to avoid enforcing requirements that go beyond… Read More

November 5, 2025 @ 9:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, an event was held in Vienna where Europol, UNODC, and the Basel Institute on Governance joined to discuss criminal activity in the crypto sector. In brief, the group sees crypto-crime as becoming more sophisticated. Burkhard Mühl, Head of Europol’s European Financial and Economic… Read More

November 4, 2025 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A legal representative for US Senator Elizabeth Warren is now defending a social media post in which the lawmaker alleged that “corruption” somehow led to the October 23, 2025 presidential pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao or “CZ”. A lawyer said to be representing Zhao… Read More

November 4, 2025 @ 12:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

With today’s Mayoral election in New York City, many observers are worried about the consequences of a potential socialist or communist taking office to manage the world’s most vibrant city and top global financial center. Neophyte politician Zohran Mamdani has seen his poll numbers tighten… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance founder and former CEO of the crypto exchange, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is considering a lawsuit against US Senator Elizabeth Warren for alleged defamation, potentially further escalating an argument that was made following the crypto billionaire’s residential pardon. The development has surfaced after the Massachusetts… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A federal appeals court in Denver recently said it would be upholding the US Federal Reserve’s decision to deny Custodia Bank access to a master account. This is yet another setback for the Wyoming-headquartered crypto-focused bank, which has spent several years trying to gain direct… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 12:38 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Global law-enforcement officials and financial-crime experts said authorities must move faster and set clearer, common rules to curb crypto-enabled crime, as the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Crypto-assets closed in Vienna this week. The two-day meeting, co-organised by Europol, the UN Office on… Read More

November 1, 2025 @ 5:21 am By Michael Wong  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved to streamline the shift to central clearing of Treasuries, launching a one-stop page with updates, staff statements and guidance for brokers and buy-side firms. The initiative builds on rule changes adopted in December 2023 and subsequent extensions… Read More

October 31, 2025 @ 9:15 am By JD Alois  |  

The Trump administration has set a policy to expand options for individuals’ 401(k) retirement accounts, as outlined in an Executive Order. This will mean that savers will be able to expand their investments into alternative assets such as private securities and crypto. Financial analysts see… Read More

October 30, 2025 @ 10:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Travis Hill has been given the nod to lead the Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC), a key financial regulator. He is currently the acting Chairman of the agency. The nomination was forwarded to the Senate at the end of last month. Hill took over… Read More