Regulation
Policy decisions, enforcement actions, and regulatory outlooks.
XRP Ledger Records $1.3B in Tokenized RWA in Early 2026 as Arizona Advances Bill Naming XRP for State Reserve
Tokenized real-world assets on the XRP Ledger reached $1.3 billion in the first two months of 2026, while Arizona lawmakers moved a bill forward that would permit the state to h…
Epstein Files Include References to Crypto Projects and Alleged Outreach to Gary Gensler
Recent reporting on the newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents highlights mentions of cryptocurrency projects and emails that reference outreach to former SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
Nexo Relaunches in the U.S. as a Crypto Services Platform
Nexo re-enters the U.S. market via a partnership with Bakkt, offering regulated yield accounts, credit lines and exchange access after a 2022 exit amid regulatory pressure [3][4].
Russia's daily crypto turnover is over $650 million, Ministry of Finance says
Officials report roughly 50 billion rubles in daily crypto transactions and are pushing legislation to regulate the market during the spring session [1].
Roundhill Files for Six ETFs Tied to 2028 U.S. Presidential Outcome
Roundhill Investments filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch six exchange-traded funds tied to the outcome of the 2028 U.S. presidential election, prop…
CFTC names Coinbase, Ripple CEOs among 35 members of new Innovation Advisory Committee
Chair Mike Selig repurposed the agency’s previous CEO innovation council and expanded its membership nearly threefold.
Democrats Blast SEC Chair Atkins Over Crypto Enforcement
House Democrats criticized SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins for easing crypto enforcement while he pushed to cut regulatory burdens to boost IPO activity.
SEC Commissioner Frames Tokenization as Market Evolution, Not Regulatory Disruption
Commissioner Mark Uyeda and the SEC emphasize that tokenized securities remain subject to federal law while urging engagement and technology‑neutral rules as markets modernize.
SEC, CFTC Aim to Harmonize Digital-Asset Rules, Atkins Says
SEC Chair Paul Atkins called for aligned regulation with the CFTC to keep crypto product development in the United States amid active Congressional and White House negotiations.
CFTC Withdraws Proposal to Ban Sports and Political Prediction Markets
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has pulled a Biden administration-era rulemaking that would have curtailed sports and political prediction markets, a move industry…
UAE-Backed Investor Acquired 49% of Trump-Linked Crypto Firm for $500M Before Inauguration, Reports Say
Documents and reporting say an Abu Dhabi-backed vehicle took a near-controlling stake in World Liberty Financial in January 2025, weeks before President Trump’s return to the Wh…
U.S. Treasury Sanctions UK Crypto Exchanges Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Treasury moved against crypto platforms in the U.K., while European authorities press member states on tax and licensing compliance amid broader regulatory scrutiny.
SEC and CFTC Relaunch 'Project Crypto' to Coordinate Oversight
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced a joint relaunch of Project Crypto to align oversight and clarify digital-asset ru…
SEC reaffirms tokenized stocks must follow existing securities laws
SEC staff issued joint guidance clarifying how federal securities laws apply to tokenized securities and categorizing tokens by sponsorship.
SEC: Tokenization Does Not Evade Securities Laws
U.S. securities staff reiterate that tokenized versions of stocks and bonds remain securities and must comply with federal rules.
World token jumps after reports that OpenAI may explore biometric social network
WLD surged after media reports linked OpenAI to plans for a social platform that would prioritize proof of real humans, with Worldcoin’s iris-based World ID cited as a candidate.
Polymarket signs multi‑year exclusive prediction‑market deal with Major League Soccer
On‑chain prediction platform will serve as MLS's official prediction‑market partner across marquee events, integrating market analytics into fan experiences [1][3].
Senate Agriculture Committee Delays Crypto Market-Structure Bill Markup by Two Days
Severe winter weather and related Senate scheduling changes pushed the committee’s markup to Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ET.
FCA Pushes Ahead With Major Crypto Rules in Final Consultation Stage
UK regulator seeks feedback on 10 proposals as it advances a framework to bring digital assets within the regulatory perimeter.
Sen. Gillibrand Expresses Confidence Senate Will Pass CLARITY Act as Democrats File Ethics Amendments
The CLARITY Act, a Senate crypto market-structure bill, is drawing ethics-focused amendments from Democrats as committee consideration approaches.
SEC Drops Civil Action Against Gemini Over Earn Lending Program
The SEC has dismissed its enforcement action after customers recovered assets and Gemini agreed to contribute to investor recovery efforts [3][4].
Senate Agriculture Committee Releases Crypto Market-Structure Draft; Markup Set for Jan. 27
The Agriculture Committee circulated a new draft focusing on CFTC oversight of digital commodity intermediaries and scheduled a markup for Jan. 27 as regulators move to coordina…
Thailand Targets Early 2026 for Crypto ETF Regulations
The Thai SEC is finalizing rules for crypto ETFs alongside frameworks for futures trading and tokenized investment products as it seeks to broaden institutional access to digita…
Crypto Market Bill Faces Delay Amid Senate Shift
The Senate has pushed consideration of a major crypto market-structure bill as lawmakers prioritize housing affordability, moving debate to late February or March [1][4].