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Every Regulation read CryptoBloggers has picked: 639 so far, 567 in the last 30 days, strongest first under “Start here” and newest first below.
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OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule, Drops Third-Party Yield Presumption
OCC's final GENIUS Act rule takes effect Jan. 18, 2027 and drops the third-party yield presumption, with temporary waivers for pending applicants.
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DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack, disrupts FaceStealer scam
DOJ moves to seize $1.2B tied to the Binance hack and disrupts the FaceStealer scam that stole over $400M in 18 months.
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Binance Halts MEXC Transfers as FinCEN Cuts Exchange Off From US Financial System
Binance halts MEXC withdrawals after FinCEN cut MEXC off from the US financial system over $16 billion in suspicious flows.
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Pendle just put Partners Group's $2.1B infra fund onchain through NGI+
Pendle integrated Partners Group's $2.1B infrastructure fund via NGI+, with KYC and AML gated at entry and exit, making it the first closed traditional fund wired this way.
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U.S. Treasury Cuts Off MEXC From U.S. Financial System Over Alleged $16 Billion in Illicit Flows
FinCEN's final order under section 9714(a) bars U.S. financial institutions from dealings with MEXC Global 30 days after Federal Register publication, citing at least $16B in alleged illicit flows.
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Coinbase Wins Final OCC Clearance for US Trust Company
Coinbase receives final OCC clearance for a US trust company charter, giving its custody business a federal framework but not a bank charter.
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US regulators move ahead on crypto trust charters as Senate scrutiny grows
US regulators advance crypto trust charters, including Coinbase's final clearance, as senators seek compliance and conflict records.
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House Oversight Chair calls for possible ban on government officials’ prediction market bets over insider trading concerns
House Oversight chair calls for possible ban on officials betting on prediction markets over insider trading concerns.
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CFTC’s Selig accuses states of trying to ‘lock up’ prediction market founders
CFTC Chairman Selig argues that disputes over event contracts as gambling should not expose prediction market executives to jail.
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Trump’s First Democratic Picks for SEC and CFTC Could Reshape Crypto’s Regulators
Trump's first Democratic picks for SEC and CFTC would refill commissions that drive crypto policy after the Clarity Act collapse.
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US seizes $1.2 billion frozen after North Korean Binance hack
US authorities seized $1.2B in frozen funds tied to a North Korean hack of Binance, which the US says involved $400M stolen through social engineering.
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Kalshi Gets DOJ Backing Against Arkansas Amid Prediction Markets Turf War
The DOJ and CFTC back Kalshi against Arkansas, arguing federal law gives exclusive authority over its event contracts.
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FinCEN Bars U.S. Institutions From Moving Funds for MEXC Global
FinCEN ordered US financial institutions to stop moving funds for MEXC Global under Operation Economic Outcast, a significant enforcement action against a major exchange.
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How crypto and AI lost the midterms, and why they say they didn’t
Analysis of crypto and AI super PAC spending in the midterms: their wins were mostly in races they were expected to win, and in competitive races most of their money backed losers.
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President Trump Taps Two Democrats in Bipartisan Slate of SEC and CFTC Nominees as Both Agencies Run Short-Handed
Trump nominated a bipartisan slate of SEC and CFTC commissioners, with two Democrats, as both agencies run short-handed.
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Crypto Laundering a 'Material Risk' for UK Ahead of FATF Review: RUSI
RUSI says crypto laundering is a material risk for the UK ahead of its June 2027 FATF assessment, which falls before full crypto rules take effect.
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Supreme Court to decide tax bill for prediction market operators
The Supreme Court will decide whether federal wagering taxes apply to prediction market operators like Robinhood, which has not collected them.
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Trump Nominates Ex-CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson and Three Others to SEC, CFTC
Trump nominated four people to the SEC and CFTC, including ex-CFTC commissioner Kristin Johnson, two of whom helped shape the Clarity Act.
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Thailand seeks $148,000 daily cap on certain stablecoin transfers to curb money laundering
Thailand's draft rules would cap certain stablecoin transfers at $148,000 daily and limit them to same-owner accounts.
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DOJ, CFTC sue Arkansas to block state enforcement action against Kalshi
DOJ and CFTC sued Arkansas to block its enforcement action against Kalshi, a prediction market platform.
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DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack, disrupts FaceStealer scam
DOJ moves to seize $1.2B tied to the Binance hack and disrupts the FaceStealer scam that stole over $400M in 18 months.
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TRM Labs launches new service to help police seize stolen crypto in minutes
TRM Labs launched a service built on the Beacon Network to help police seize stolen crypto quickly, with 200+ members covering 80% of trading volume.
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White House sends crypto-relevant picks to fill SEC and CFTC seats
White House nominates crypto-relevant candidates for SEC and CFTC seats, a policy development that could shape US crypto rules.
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FBI says US has seized $1.2B worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Binance
US authorities say they have seized $1.2B in cryptocurrency stolen from Binance, a significant law enforcement recovery.
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DOJ Wins Court Authority to Seize $1.2 Billion of North Korea’s Stolen Binance Crypto as Freezes Top $2.7 Billion
DOJ won court authority to seize $1.2 billion of North Korea's stolen Binance crypto and took down a $400 million deepfake theft scheme.
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Solana Becomes the Fifth Network on DTCC’s Tokenization Roadmap, Due in Late 2027
Solana is named the fifth network on DTCC's tokenization roadmap, due in second half 2027, with holding limited to DTC account firms.
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North Korea's Binance hack faces U.S. crackdown as DOJ targets $1.2 billion in stolen crypto
DOJ moves to seize $1.2 billion in crypto stolen by North Korea in the Binance hack, with infrastructure of the FaceStealer scheme taken down.
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DOJ’s Operation TorNado Arrests 354 and Seizes $234 Million in Cash and Crypto
DOJ's JCODE sweep arrested 354 and seized $234 million in cash and crypto, though the crypto share was not broken out.
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Louisiana sues Kalshi, Robinhood and other prediction markets in escalating regulatory fight
Louisiana sues Kalshi, Robinhood and other prediction markets, joining state challenges to the platforms.
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Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr.’s advisory contract over 1789 Capital’s Polymarket investment
Kalshi ends Trump Jr.'s advisory contract after his firm's investment in rival Polymarket, per CoinDesk.
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US Justice Department, business groups and DeFi firms challenge Illinois crypto tax
DOJ and industry groups challenge Illinois' crypto tax, which applies even without profit, in court filings.
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DTCC Plans Solana Expansion as Wallet Rules Limit Access
DTCC plans tokenized stocks on Solana in 2027, but wallet rules could limit access, per analysts.
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NYDFS Sets May 2027 Deadline for Crypto Ad Policies
NYDFS sets a May 2027 deadline for BitLicense holders to adopt annually approved crypto marketing policies.
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NYDFS sets fresh advertising standards for crypto firms
NYDFS issued guidance on advertising policies and marketing expectations for crypto firms in New York.
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South Korean Regulator Will Shield Exchanges That Freeze Funds at the First Sign of a Hack
South Korea will grant no-action protection to exchanges that freeze deposits and withdrawals on suspected hacks.