Regulation
Franklin Templeton Wins SEC Staff Relief for Its $721M Onchain Fund
Franklin Templeton has received SEC staff clearance to hold its $721 million blockchain-based money market fund inside conventional mutual funds and ETFs.
Blockchain Association and CCI Sue Illinois Over Digital Asset Tax Act
The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation have filed a legal challenge against Illinois's new Digital Asset Tax Act, arguing it violates constitutional provisions and federal law.
Illinois 0.2% Digital Asset Tax Faces New Legal Challenge From Industry Groups
Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation filed a lawsuit against Illinois over a planned 0.2% digital asset tax scheduled to begin in January 2027.
Eric Trump Denies New Family Crypto Token Rumors as Fraud
Eric Trump has dismissed viral claims regarding a new family cryptocurrency called Truth Coin, labeling the reports as fraudulent.
CFTC Leaders Agree Outdated Rules Hinder Crypto Regulation, Says Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says CFTC leaders acknowledged outdated rules during the agency's first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting.
CZ Reveals Why He Did Not Use UAE Citizenship to Avoid US Charges
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao explained during a recent symposium why he chose to face US prosecutors instead of using his UAE citizenship to evade them.
Polymarket Data Favors Democrats to Win House and Senate in 2026 Midterms
Trading data from blockchain-based prediction platform Polymarket indicates Democrats hold a strong probability for the House and a narrow edge in the Senate for the 2026 midterms.
Nomura Unit Secures Rare Japan Crypto License, Ending Four-Year Drought
Laser Digital Japan has completed registration as a Crypto Asset Exchange Service Provider, marking the first new entrant in roughly four years.
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Scheduled for September Senate Cloture Vote
The U.S. Senate has scheduled a procedural cloture vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for September 15, as regulators weigh existing enforcement powers.
Illinois Faces Lawsuit Over First-in-the-Nation 0.2% Digital Asset Tax
Two prominent crypto trade groups have filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials to block the state's upcoming 0.2% digital asset tax, citing constitutional concerns and ambiguous enforcement rules ahead of the January ...
Solana Nears First Governance Vote Ahead of Frontend Quorum Display Correction
Solana's upcoming network governance votes face a frontend display error showing a 60% quorum path, which conflicts with the official one-third rule.
Binance Customer Records From Defunct Russian Operation Used in Terrorism Case
Archived Binance customer records and transaction data were provided to Russian investigators for a terrorism-financing prosecution, highlighting the long-term retention of compliance data even after an exchange leaves a...
Justin Sun's Lawsuit Against World Liberty Financial to Proceed in Open Court
A federal judge has rejected World Liberty Financial's attempt to push Justin Sun's lawsuit into private arbitration, keeping the high-stakes dispute in public view.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Comments Following White House and CFTC Meetings
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has shared his perspective following a White House crypto gathering and his participation in the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee.
SEC Proposes Regulation Crypto Assets Framework for Token Fundraising
The US SEC has introduced a proposed Regulation Crypto Assets framework that would allow qualifying projects to raise up to $75 million under crypto-specific rules and establish a filing process to terminate the token's ...
European Commission Considers DeFi Lending and Vaults in MiCA Review
The European Commission is seeking stakeholder input on whether to bring decentralized finance and crypto lending into the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, presenting significant structural and legal challenges.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Advocates for the CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Vote
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argues that the upcoming CLARITY Act will safeguard consumers and prevent government overreach as the Senate prepares for a crucial vote.
Polymarket Midterm Odds Show High Concentration as Just 1% of Wallets Control $133 Million...
Data through August 10 shows that congressional betting markets have surpassed previous cycles, though participation data reveals that a small fraction of wallets controls the majority of the volume.
JD Vance Avoids Linking Bitcoin and XRP to U.S. Debt Reduction Strategy
As national debt crosses $40 trillion, Vice President JD Vance bypassed cryptocurrency as a direct debt solution, pointing instead to traditional economic growth models and foreign investment.
TikTok To Pay $400,000,000 To Settle Allegations of Violating Children’s Privacy
The Justice Department reached a $400 million settlement with TikTok and ByteDance to resolve a 2024 lawsuit alleging violations of children's online privacy laws under COPPA. The post TikTok To Pay $400,000,000 To Settl...






















