Regulation
UK NCA Freezes $13.5M Sorare Payment to Premier League in Civil Recovery Probe
Britain's National Crime Agency froze approximately $13.5 million transferred by crypto company Sorare to the Premier League, part of a civil-recovery investigation into alleged third-party criminality. The move highligh...
Trump Defends AI Data Centers as Public Opposition Grows
President Trump pushed back against mounting resistance to AI data centers, but polls show broad opposition across party lines, and at least 75 projects worth $130 billion have been blocked or delayed in early 2026.
Core DAO Validator Reward Glitch Halts Exchange Transfers, Supply Impact Unclear
Core DAO identified excess rewards issued to a small group of validators, prompting Coinbase and LBank to restrict CORE token transfers. The project has not disclosed the amount of excess tokens or technical details, lea...
SEC Charges 38 Entities Over False Investment Adviser Filings
The U.S. SEC has charged 38 entities for allegedly using false filings to create a misleading appearance of legitimacy as registered investment advisers.
Crypto-Backed PAC Protect Progress Scales Back Spending in Massachusetts Primary
Protect Progress, an affiliate of the Fairshake political action committee, spent just over $189,000 to support Representative Jake Auchincloss in the Massachusetts primary.
UK Crime Agency Freezes $13.5 Million Amid Sorare Probe
The UK’s National Crime Agency has frozen 10 million pounds in connection with an ongoing investigation into online sports company Sorare over claims of unlicensed gambling.
Federal Reserve Studies Wholesale CBDC Settlement Against Tokenized Deposits
A Federal Reserve research paper examines how wholesale central bank digital currencies and tokenized commercial bank deposits could reshape financial settlement systems, comparing efficiency and trade-offs between the t...
California Financial Firm To Pay Up To $5,000 to Customers in Data Breach Settlement
CUSO Financial Services has agreed to a $1.75 million settlement fund to resolve negligence claims following a data breach that potentially impacted about 76,000 individuals.
Kalshi Bans Republican Politicians Over Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Prediction market platform Kalshi has permanently suspended former US Representative George Santos and imposed a three-year ban on House candidate Laurie Buckhout for trading on event contracts they could influence throu...
CFTC Issues Regulatory Guidance on Event Contract Derivatives as Prediction Markets Grow
The CFTC has issued enforcement guidance for event contract derivatives, establishing clearer regulatory boundaries as prediction markets expand beyond niche trading into mainstream financial activity.
SEC Proposes First Major Transfer Agent Rule Overhaul Since 1970s, Seeks Comment on Tokeni...
The SEC's September 2026 proposal modernizes registration and reporting for roughly 273 US-registered transfer agents and explicitly asks how blockchain-based recordkeeping should fit within official securities infrastru...
Judge Dismisses Solana Labs from Pump Fun Lawsuit
A federal judge has removed Solana Labs, Solana Foundation, and company executives from Burwick Law's lawsuit against Pump Fun, while upholding racketeering and fraud allegations against the platform's parent company and...
Coinfest Asia 2026 Convenes 10,000 Participants to Discuss Digital Assets Regulation and I...
The annual festival brought together Indonesian government officials, regulators, and global industry leaders in Bali to discuss stablecoins, asset tokenization, and the role of digital assets in Indonesia's financial ce...
UK Freezes $13.6M Premier League Sponsorship Payment in Sorare Investigation
The National Crime Agency has frozen funds from the crypto fantasy soccer platform's sponsorship deal with England's top soccer division under the Proceeds of Crime Act as it investigates potential links to criminality.
Russia's Crypto Law Takes Effect With $3,700 Retail Investment Cap
Russia's regulated digital asset framework became effective September 1, allowing licensed crypto trading while limiting retail investors to approximately $3,700 annually. The Bank of Russia now oversees intermediaries, ...
German Notary Fee Goes Viral After Musk Highlights Mandatory Contract Readings
A viral social media exchange highlighted by Elon Musk and Stripe CEO Patrick Collison has put German startup bureaucracy under the spotlight, drawing attention to mandatory notary readings and steep state-set fees.
Russia's Cryptocurrency Law Takes Effect with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT Approved
Russia's new cryptocurrency regulation became effective on September 1, 2026, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT approved for retail investors through licensed platforms under Bank of Russia supervision. Strict purchase li...
Vietnam Launches Pilot Framework for Crypto Asset Tokenization
Vietnam has implemented a government-backed pilot program to regulate cryptocurrency assets focused on real-world asset tokenization, initially limiting offerings to foreign investors while establishing strict licensing ...
Russia’s crypto regulation takes effect, boosting oversight and legitimacy
Russia's crypto regulation may enhance digital asset legitimacy, potentially stabilizing the market and influencing global crypto sentiment. The post Russia’s crypto regulation takes effect, boosting oversight and legiti...
SEC Demands Proof That Investment Firms Actually Own Private Startup Shares They Sell
The Securities and Exchange Commission is requiring investment advisers to demonstrate that special purpose vehicles contain the private stock ownership they advertise, particularly as AI company exposure becomes increas...
























