SEC Commissioner Urges Restraint on Crypto Rules as Retail Trading Expands
Key TakeawaysPeirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed.Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals,...
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SEC Targets Onchain Trading Rules and Crypto Vault Oversight
Key TakeawaysAtkins highlighted broader SEC interest in formal onchain market structure rulemaking.Blockchain-based trading and clearing systems may receive tailored regulatory...
CLARITY Act Draft Circulates Ahead of Potential Senate Vote, Report
Key TakeawaysSenate Banking leaders reportedly circulated the CLARITY Act draft text before a potential Thursday committee vote.Unresolved bracketed sections, ethics...
Banks Reject Stablecoin Yield Compromise, Demanding Stricter Crypto Limits
Key Takeaways: Rejecting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act over a rule, banks seek to prevent deposit flights. Eleanor Terrett...
Circle Stock Jumps 20% to $119.53 as Tillis Deal Pushes Clarity Act Forward
Key Takeaways Tillis and Alsobrooks reached a May 4 deal to ban stablecoin rewards functioning like bank interest. Circle (CRCL)...
28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup
Key Takeaways: Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act. Supporters say regulatory delays leave...
OCC Stablecoin Yield Ban Could Hit Distribution Partners, Consensys Says
Key Takeaways: Stablecoins face disruption as OCC rules may expand yield limits to third-party partners. Consensys argues proposal misclassifies DeFi...
France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate
Key Takeaways: The French National Assembly axed an article requiring users to report self-custody crypto wallets over €5,000. Adan celebrated...
Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments
Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated Cross-Border Settlement System Key Takeaways: On April...
Hong Kong Central Bank Flags Fake HSBC Tokens Circulating Ahead of Launch
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong warned unauthorized tokens are misusing names of licensed stablecoin issuers. HSBC and Anchorpoint denied links to...
Canadian Government Moves to Ban 4,000 Crypto ATMs
Key Takeaways: The Liberal Party’s April 28 update plans a ban on crypto ATMs to stop scammers and illicit cash...
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Market Ban
Key Takeaways: The CFTC sued Wisconsin on April 28, 2026, defending Kalshi and Polymarket against state gambling law enforcement. Wisconsin...
CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action
Key Takeaways: Over 100 organizations back CLARITY Act, pushing faster U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle among signatories warning...
Hong Kong Signals Web3 Push as $2B Tokenized Bonds Boost Efficiency
Key Takeaways: Hong Kong positioned digital assets as part of its core infrastructure, signaling strong policy support. Financial Secretary Paul...
Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts
Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms...
Japan approves bill to classify crypto as financial assets
Cryptocurrencies now fall under Japan’s securities-style financial laws. Insider trading rules and stricter disclosures will apply. Lower taxes may boost...
South Africa’s Aggressive New Capital Flow Rules
Key Takeaways South African Treasury draft rules require visitors to declare crypto or face up to 5 years in prison....
FCA Raids 8 Sites in First UK Crackdown on Illegal Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading
Key Takeaways: The FCA raided 8 premises on April 22, 2026, issuing cease and desist letters in the UK’s first...
New York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims
Key Takeaways: Reuters reported that New York AG Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini on April 21 for operating unlicensed...
Crypto Is ‘Really Top on Our List’ — SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities
Key Takeaways: Atkins confirmed SEC will prioritize digital asset regulation policy. Peirce highlighted the lack of a spot crypto framework....
FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks
Key Takeaways: FATF increased pressure on jurisdictions to enforce crypto standards faster. Stablecoins face sharper scrutiny as illicit finance risks...
Ripple CEO Says CLARITY Act Window Is Open and Now Is the Moment to Act
Key Takeaways: Garlinghouse said the industry is closer than ever to securing U.S. crypto clarity. Garlinghouse suggested Washington may be...
