Regulation

The European Commission has created an EU crypto task force to address Russian sanctions evasion through digital assets, as officials seek more consistent enforcement across member states.

Token projects preparing for exchange listings should define loan terms, trading mandates, oversight rights, and exit procedures before handing inventory to a market maker, according to a legal analysis of common agreeme...

A comparative look at how the EU's MiCA, US regulatory fragmentation, and Asia's dynamic hubs are shaping the competition for crypto business.

Galaxy warns of tougher congressional scrutiny for crypto after Democrats won both chambers, with Elizabeth Warren and Maxine Waters set to lead key financial panels and major legislation unlikely to advance.

The European Union has launched a 12-month task force to counter the use of cryptocurrencies to bypass sanctions on Russia, with a focus on networks like the Russian-linked A7A5 stablecoin.

The European Union has established a dedicated cryptocurrency task force within a new sanctions office to prevent Russia from using digital assets to bypass restrictions.

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has set a Dec. 5, 2026 deadline to block the Bitget website and app, urging users to manage their holdings before the restriction takes effect.

The Central Bank of Nigeria issued a circular on November 5 outlining licensing rules for stablecoins, payment services and related activities, setting minimum capital thresholds and reserve obligations for naira‑linked ...

On November 5, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Control designated 41 companies and four people for supporting the Prince Group’s transnational criminal operations, extending blocking rules to entities owned at least 5...

Following a FinCEN order targeting MEXC Global for alleged illicit transactions, some users have experienced delayed deposits and additional compliance checks when transferring funds from MEXC to Binance, OKX, Gate and B...

The SEC has submitted a proposed rule affecting broker-dealer capital, custody, and recordkeeping for crypto assets to the White House for regulatory review, with no public release date set.

Treasury's free lookup matches names and exact crypto addresses, but OFAC guidance says a non-match does not mean a wallet or company is free of sanctions risk.

The US Treasury sanctioned eight Canadian money-service companies for facilitating transactions with sanctioned Iranian entities, including digital asset exchanges and IRGC-linked addresses.

The ED alleges that rupee deposits were converted to USDT and sent to Binance, KuCoin, and Bybit via a Costa Rica-based entity. Delta denies cross-border transfers; CoinDCX has not commented.

CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with President Donald Trump probably won’t save the company from a more adversarial Washington, Semafor says.

FinCEN designates MEXC Global as a major money laundering concern, citing at least $16 billion in transactions linked to sanctions evasion, cybercrime, and activity involving Iran, Russia, and North Korea.

Former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry says crypto groups rejected workable compromises on market structure legislation and that he shares responsibility for the CLARITY Act's failure.

OFAC designated eight Canadian money services businesses accused of facilitating Iran-related crypto transactions, while FinCEN issued an order against MEXC Global over at least $16 billion in alleged illicit transaction...

Singapore's Monetary Authority renews its warning that cryptocurrency trading is unsuitable for the general public, following reports of a $6.3 billion hack affecting Binance-controlled wallets.

The Bank of Russia has set out which cryptoassets non-qualified investors can buy from Nov. 17, while Moscow Exchange plans a gradual pilot rollout of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT trading from Dec. 1.