Stablecoin Yield Regulation Reaches Compromise, Clarity Act Moves Forward
A significant legislative compromise on stablecoin yield within the CLARITY Act was announced on May 2, 2026, potentially shaping the future of digital assets.
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U.S. Senate Bans Prediction Market Bets for Lawmakers Amidst Conflict Concerns
In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Senate has prohibited its members and staff from participating in prediction market platforms, citing potential conflicts of interest and insider trading risks.
May 5, 2026North Korea Dominates 2026 Crypto Theft Landscape, Report Reveals
A new report from TRM Labs highlights North Korea's alarming dominance in cryptocurrency theft for 2026, with DPRK-linked actors responsible for the vast majority of stolen funds.
May 5, 2026New York Attorney General Fines Uphold $5 Million Over Crypto Yield Product Promotions
New York's top prosecutor has reached a $5 million settlement with cryptocurrency platform Uphold. The enforcement action targets Uphold's past promotion of crypto yield products, signaling a stricter regulatory stance on such offerings.
May 3, 2026Tennessee Bans Crypto ATMs, Joining States in Broad Fraud Crackdown
Reflecting growing concerns over digital asset fraud, Tennessee has enacted a statewide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. This regulatory action aligns with similar measures in other states aimed at consumer protection.
Apr 30, 2026Global 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams Dismantled in Major FBI-Led Operation
A sweeping international law enforcement effort, spearheaded by the FBI, has resulted in the arrest of 276 individuals implicated in sophisticated 'pig butchering' cryptocurrency scams. This operation marks a significant blow against organized digital asset fraud.
Apr 30, 2026SEC Chair's Landmark Bitcoin 2026 Appearance Signals New Era of Regulatory Clarity
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, 2026Canada Proposes Nationwide Ban on Crypto ATMs Citing Fraud Concerns
The Canadian government is moving to ban all cryptocurrency ATMs, citing their significant role in facilitating fraudulent activities across the nation.
Apr 29, 2026Classified Intel Misuse: Soldier Arrested Over Political Prediction Bet
A 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, 2026New York and Illinois Ban State Employees from Prediction Market Insider Trading
Governors 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, 2026Attempted Cryptocurrency Exchange Robbery Foiled by Police in St. Petersburg
A 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, 2026Pakistan Ends 7-Year Crypto Ban, Paving Way for Wider Adoption
In 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, 2026Art-Backed Crypto Scam Lands Texas Man 23-Year Prison Sentence
A 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, 2026Kraken Targets of Extortion Over Limited Customer Data Access Incidents
Cryptocurrency 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's New Law Protects Dormant Crypto Assets, Holding Them In-Kind
Virginia 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 Mandates Year-Long Hold on Dormant Crypto Assets
Virginia 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, 2026Kraken Refuses Extortion, Highlights Limited Data Access Amid Criminal Threat
Cryptocurrency 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, 2026Virginia Enacts New Law for Dormant Cryptocurrency Asset Protection
A 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.
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