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SEC Chair Paul Atkins made history at Bitcoin 2026, engaging in dialogue about blockchain's potential and the agency's commitment to regulatory clarity. This unprecedented event suggests a significant shift in the SEC's approach to digital assets.
Apr 30, 2026The Canadian government is moving to ban all cryptocurrency ATMs, citing their significant role in facilitating fraudulent activities across the nation.
Apr 29, 2026A U.S. soldier faces serious charges for allegedly leveraging classified intelligence to place a bet on the outcome of a political event on a prediction market platform.
Apr 24, 2026Governors Kathy Hochul and J.B. Pritzker signed executive orders prohibiting state employees from leveraging nonpublic information for wagers on prediction markets, addressing emerging regulatory concerns.
Apr 23, 2026A 21-year-old man has been arrested in St. Petersburg following an attempted robbery at a cryptocurrency exchange, where he allegedly used replica explosives and demanded digital assets.
Apr 21, 2026In a significant policy shift, Pakistan's central bank has lifted a seven-year ban on cryptocurrency, allowing banks to offer services to licensed digital asset firms.
Apr 20, 2026A Texas resident has received a 23-year prison sentence for his role in a $20 million cryptocurrency scam that falsely promised returns backed by valuable artwork.
Apr 20, 2026Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has revealed it's facing an extortion attempt from a criminal group following two separate incidents of unauthorized access to a small fraction of customer data.
Apr 17, 2026Virginia has enacted a groundbreaking law requiring custodians to hold dormant cryptocurrency assets in their original form for at least one year before any potential liquidation.
Apr 17, 2026Virginia has enacted a new law requiring dormant cryptocurrency assets to be held for a full year before the state can consider them unclaimed property.
Apr 16, 2026Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced it's facing an extortion attempt over alleged internal video access, asserting no client funds or core systems were compromised.
Apr 16, 2026A new legislative measure in Virginia, effective April 15, 2026, introduces a mandatory one-year holding period for dormant cryptocurrency assets before the state can take further action.
Apr 15, 2026Hong Kong has officially issued its first stablecoin licenses to banking giants HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led consortium. This landmark decision signals a new era of institutional involvement in digital asset issuance.
Apr 14, 2026In a joint effort dubbed 'Operation Atlantic,' U.S. and UK authorities partnered with major cryptocurrency exchanges to trace and freeze approximately $45 million in funds lost to fraud schemes.
Apr 13, 2026The American Bankers Association disputes the White House's assessment of stablecoin yields, warning of significant deposit outflows from traditional banks.
Apr 13, 2026The UK Treasury released its comprehensive consultation response on stablecoin regulation on April 3rd, 2026, outlining a robust framework aimed at consumer protection and financial stability. The report emphasizes a balanced approach to innovation and oversight.
Apr 3, 2026G7 finance ministers and central bank governors released a joint statement on April 2nd, 2026, emphasizing the urgent need for harmonized international regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies. The statement highlights risks to financial stability and consumer protection.
Apr 2, 2026The European Union formally approved the final implementation guidelines for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) reporting, integrating these new rules within the existing MiCA framework. This move aims to enhance transparency and consumer protection in the rapidly evolving DeFi sector.
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