As digital assets rapidly enter the mainstream financial system, the legal landscape is shifting constantly. The Regulation section on NewsCrypto provides deep, timely insights into the laws, government policies, and judicial rulings that define the future of the blockchain industry. Understanding legal compliance is no longer optional—it is essential for every market participant and project founder.
We provide rigorous, unbiased coverage of high-profile legal battles involving the SEC, CFTC, and major cryptocurrency exchanges. From ongoing precedent-setting cases like Ripple (XRP) and Coinbase to new enforcement actions, our reports at NewsCrypto help you understand which assets risk being classified as securities and how these federal decisions impact global market liquidity.
From the European Union’s comprehensive MiCA regulations to evolving crypto tax laws in the US and Asia, we track how global governments are balancing technological innovation with strict investor protection. Our legal analysis explores the daily implications of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) standards on decentralized protocols.
MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor hinted at a potential strategic shift in a post on X on Wednesday, just a day after the company announced a temporary halt to its Bitcoin acquisition plans. Saylor posted on X on February 5, calling…
Healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 871 BTC for $88.5 million over the past few weeks. According to a Feb. 4 press release, Semler purchased Bitcoin between Jan. 11 and Feb. 3 at an average…
An Ohio state senator has introduced a second bill aimed at creating a Bitcoin reserve fund, positioning the state as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption. Senate Bill 57 (SB 57), introduced by Senator Sandra O’Brien on Jan. 28, was referred…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly downsizing its crypto enforcement unit of over 50 lawyers and staff. Per a New York Times report, the members are reassigned to other departments in the SEC, sources noted. The unnamed…
Coinbase on Tuesday called on US banking regulators to clarify or update their stance on banks offering crypto services and partnering with digital asset companies. The exchange aims to spur banks to partner with crypto companies, as these collaborations could…
More Seoul districts will seize and liquidate crypto from citizens who fail to pay their local taxes, as South Korea’s regions step up a nationwide crackdown. The South Korean media outlet EDaily reported that Gwanak, a district in Southern Seoul,…
Andean Medjedovic, a Canadian national, has been charged with defrauding DeFi protocols KyberSwap and Indexed Finance out of $65 million, a February 3 press release from the United States Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of New York reveals. According…
Hardware Registry’ /> Russia’s Energy Ministry has unveiled plans to create a national registry of crypto mining rigs and other related hardware. Per the Russian media outlet RBC and a post on the ministry’s official Telegram channel, the government wants…
A representative of FTX creditors, Sunil, has confirmed that repayments for claims under $50,000 will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 18, 2025. FTX Repayments: 18 Feb 2025 Funds available from 10am ETFTX Claims < $50k FTX Creditors…