Tether froze over $500M USDT in 30 days as blacklist total hit $1.26B in 2025

Tether froze over $514 million USDT across 370 addresses in the past 30 days as its 2025 blacklist swelled to $1.26 billion, underscoring how centralized stablecoins now function as embedded enforcement rails for global regulators and law enforcement. Tether has… дальше »

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Clarity Act Markup Nears as Crypto Industry Eyes ‘Permission to Grow’ in US

Crypto executives say the Clarity Act could finally stabilize years of shifting US digital asset rules as lawmakers, regulators and industry groups push toward a potential summer breakthrough on market structure legislation. дальше »

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Coinbase urges CFTC to keep prediction markets under rules

Coinbase has urged U.S. derivatives regulators to keep prediction markets under existing rules, filing a formal response as legal pressure builds around event-based contracts. According to a letter submitted to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and addressed to Secretary Christopher… дальше »

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Polymarket rolls out on-chain integrity monitor in Chainalysis tie-up

Polymarket is rolling out an onchain integrity monitor with Chainalysis to detect insider trading and manipulation across its prediction markets and reassure regulators and institutions. Polymarket has unveiled a comprehensive on-chain market integrity monitoring solution designed to track trading behavior… дальше »

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Polymarket taps Chainalysis to bring Wall Street-level oversight to crypto prediction markets

By partnering with Chainalysis to monitor its blockchain data in real-time, Polymarket is signaling to both users and regulators that it is serious about eliminating insider trading and market manipulation. дальше »

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Meta’s USDC pilot shows how stablecoins could capture billions in creator payouts

Libra launched in 2019, rebranded to Diem, and sold its blockchain assets to Silvergate Bank in 2022, three years of work that ended when regulators pushed back, and bank partners withdrew. On Apr. дальше »

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Hong Kong flags counterfeit stablecoins tied to licensed issuers

Hong Kong regulators have warned investors about counterfeit stablecoins circulating under the names of newly approved issuers, even as the city prepares for its first regulated launches. Scammers have begun promoting fake tokens linked to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, the… дальше »

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Ohio Bill Would Classify Prediction Markets as Sports Betting, Add 20% Tax

Ohio’s attorney general and gaming regulators are already considering potential penalties for offering prediction market trading within the state, but that could become a clearer violation of state law if a new bill in the Ohio Senate passes. дальше »

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CFTC sues Wisconsin over prediction market crackdown

Federal regulators have taken Wisconsin to court over its move to treat prediction markets as gambling. дальше »

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Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel Stablecoin in Notable Regulatory Signal

Israel Approves Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin in Regulatory Signal

The post Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel Stablecoin in Notable Regulatory Signal appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Bitcoin Las Vegas Faces Cypherpunk Revolt Over Regulator-Heavy Lineup

Bitcoin 2026 Conference faces a purist revolt as regulators and the Trump family headline its Las Vegas lineup. The post Bitcoin Las Vegas Faces Cypherpunk Revolt Over Regulator-Heavy Lineup appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Validator Identity as the Next Test of Institutional Blockchain Adoption

For years, enterprise blockchain adoption was measured through wallet growth, transaction counts, and pilot announcements. Now, in 2026, a different benchmark is gaining attention.   Financial institutions and regulators increasingly want to know who operates the networks they may rely on for tokenization, settlement, and real-world financial activity. дальше »

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Thailand SEC proposes simpler licensing for crypto derivatives market

Thai regulators look to simplify how crypto firms enter the derivatives market. дальше »

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Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok

Industry Leaders, Regulators, and Innovators to Convene in Bangkok at the Intersection Where Digital Assets and Traditional Banking Enter New Era of Collaboration Bangkok, Thailand, March 31, 2026: Money20/20, one of the world’s largest fintech events, today announced the introduction of The Intersection Stage at Money20/20 Asia happening on April 21-23 at the Queen Sirikit The post Money20/20 Asia Launches the Intersection Stage in Bangkok appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ninth Circuit Debates Gaming vs Swaps Divide in Nevada vs. Kalshi Hearing

The US District Court for the Ninth Circuit didn’t let either side off easy in Thursday’s hearing for oral arguments in Nevada’s cases against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. Judges pressed on whether Congress ever clearly authorized federal regulators to displace state sports betting laws, while also probing whether CFTC rules already prohibit the very contracts […] The post Ninth Circuit Debates Gaming vs Swaps Divide in Nevada vs. Kalshi Hearing appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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SEC CLARITY Act Roundtable Opens in Washington Today

The SEC CLARITY Act roundtable convened in Washington today, April 16, bringing regulators and industry together for a public discussion on digital asset market structure as the Senate Banking Committee targets a late-April markup of the most consequential crypto bill… дальше »

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CFTC probes “well-timed” oil traders involving Trump administration Iran announcements  

US regulators are investigating whether private information about the Trump administration’s military strategy in Iran was used to profit from massive oil trades. Bloomberg reports that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is examining suspicious activity on the CME Group’s… дальше »

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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire’s TIME 100 nod cements USDC’s mainstream clout

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire lands on the 2026 TIME100 list as USDC’s compliant stablecoin rail goes mainstream with banks, fintechs and regulators worldwide. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has been named to the 2026 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential… дальше »

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Ohio Regulators Move to Fine Kalshi $5 Million, Prompting Motion for Injunction

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is escalating enforcement action against Kalshi, announcing intentions to impose a $5 million fine for what it characterizes as “conducting unlicensed sports gaming” in the state. дальше »

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South Korea penalizes Coinone with a $3.5M fine for AML lapses

South Korean financial regulators have issued a multi-billion won fine and a three-month business suspension against Coinone following a probe into systemic anti-money laundering failures. The Korea Times, Chosun, and Yonhap News reported on Monday that the Financial Intelligence Unit… дальше »

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ECB backs ESMA as single supervisor for big EU crypto firms

ECB backs shifting supervision of systemic crypto firms and venues from national regulators to esma as part of a wider eu capital markets integration push. The European Central Bank (ECB) has endorsed an EU plan to shift supervision of systemically… дальше »

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Kraken’s Fed account raises concerns over financial risks

Crypto exchange Kraken’s landmark approval for a Federal Reserve master account has triggered fresh concerns among regulators, banks, and industry experts over potential risks to the US financial system. дальше »

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Ex-SEC Official Lands Securitize Presidency Just Before Its IPO

Blockchain infrastructure company Securitize has appointed Brett Redfearn, a former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official, as president. The move comes amid a broader wave of former regulators moving into executive roles as crypto seeks greater credibility. дальше »

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DOJ and CFTC move to block Arizona case against Kalshi

Federal regulators moved to block Arizona’s action against Kalshi. дальше »

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South Korea orders 5-minute crypto asset checks after Bithumb error

Regulators in South Korea are tightening exchange checks after a payout error and rising capital outflows. дальше »

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China urges banks to adopt blockchain for tax data sharing and credit access

China’s regulators are pushing for banks to upgrade the “bank-tax interaction” model in a bid to expand financing for small businesses. According to a policy notice issued by the State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration, banks… дальше »

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CFTC takes Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut to court over prediction market oversight

US federal regulators filed lawsuits against Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut over who controls prediction markets, pushing back against state-level enforcement actions. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, alongside the U. дальше »

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$1.71 Trillion Franklin Templeton Director Expects All-Time Highs for Bitcoin in 2026 But Warns of Regulatory Headwinds

Franklin Templeton Director Tony Pecore forecasts a "very positive year" for Bitcoin in 2026, with a new all-time high possible if only regulators or policy do not trigger headwinds. дальше »

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The rise of binary options scams and what investors should watch for

Money scams have a habit of resurfacing in cycles. They disappear for a while, shift shape, then return under slightly different branding. Binary options are a good example. Regulators in several regions restricted or banned retail binary options trading years ago after widespread complaints of manipulation and withdrawal issues. дальше »

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U.S. democrats urge crackdown on potential insider trading in prediction markets

More than 40 Democratic lawmakers have pressed U.S. regulators to step in as concerns mount over potential misuse of sensitive government information in prediction markets. In a letter sent to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Office of Government… дальше »

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U.S. regulators push to expand 401k options with crypto inclusion

The US Department of Labor has advanced a proposal that could allow cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans, bringing digital assets closer to mainstream retirement investing. дальше »

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US moves to open $10T retirement market to crypto under new rule

A proposed US rule has brought crypto closer to retirement portfolios as regulators move to expand 401k investment options. дальше »

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Best Crypto to Buy Now as SEC Classifies ETH SOL and 14 More as Commodities and One Presale Is Quietly Filling Before a 150x Listing

The SEC and CFTC issued a joint rule on March 17 classifying 16 crypto assets as digital commodities, and when federal regulators build a permanent framework for the market, the best crypto to buy now is the entry that has not been priced by the institutional wave that framework unlocks. дальше »

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Polymarket UFC Blunder: Another Prediction Market Exploit?

A Polymarket trader turned $676 into $67,608 after a UFC announcer declared the wrong winner. The incident exposes real-time latency risks — and lands as regulators circle sports prediction markets. дальше »

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Kalshi faces 14-day shutdown in Nevada over gambling laws

Kalshi is temporarily banned in Nevada after a judge sided with regulators, ruling that its event contracts violate state gambling laws. дальше »

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South Korean Lawmakers Propose Bill To Abolish 22% Upcoming Crypto Tax

South Korea’s opposition party has proposed a bill to abolish the upcoming income tax on crypto assets, citing US regulators’ guidance on asset classification, concerns about double taxation, and inconsistencies with the current tax system. дальше »

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MLB Partners with Polymarket, Signs First-Of-Its-Kind CFTC Agreement

Partnership and CFTC agreement signal deeper alignment between leagues, prediction platforms, and federal regulators on market integrity monitoring. The post MLB Partners with Polymarket, Signs First-Of-Its-Kind CFTC Agreement appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Nasdaq’s tokenized equity pilot wins SEC nod: what it means for markets

Nasdaq’s tokenization push moves into execution as regulators allow limited onchain settlement. дальше »

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Stablecoin Yield Earning Spikes Among U.S. Traders While Washington Hesitates, OKX Survey

OKX survey reveals that 65% of U.S. crypto traders earn yield through stablecoins while regulators in Washington are debating over the rules and regulations. дальше »

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Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates

Bitcoin Magazine Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates Vietnam is preparing to restrict access to overseas crypto platforms as regulators move forward with plans to launch the country’s first licensed digital asset exchanges. дальше »

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Polymarket banned in Argentina after regulatory probe

Argentina has ordered a nationwide block of prediction market platform Polymarket, tightening its stance on what authorities describe as unlicensed online betting activity. According to local media, a Buenos Aires court has directed regulators to move forward with enforcement after… дальше »

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Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms

The President-backed effort to set broader rules for US crypto markets is nearing a political deadline in Congress as banks press lawmakers and regulators to block stablecoin companies from offering rewards that resemble interest on deposits. дальше »

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South Korea Fines Bithumb $24.6M And Imposes Six-Month User Registration Ban Over AML Failures

South Korean regulators have taken strong action against one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges after uncovering millions of compliance failures tied to anti-money laundering rules. Authorities have fined Bithumb 36. дальше »

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South Korean regulators fine Bithumb $24.5M after uncovering violations

Crypto exchange Bithumb will have to pay a fine of 36.8 billion won, about $24.5 million, after it was found to be in violation of South Korea’s Anti-Money Laundering rules. According to a local media report, South Korea’s Financial Intelligence… дальше »

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South Korea fines Bithumb $24M, orders 6-month partial business suspension

Regulators found 6.65 million AML violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs. дальше »

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Pepeto Price Prediction Cools as Investors Turn From Memes to AI: DeepSnitch AI March Launch and 191% Presale Rally Sparks FOMO on 300X Token

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) aims to ensure that US regulators apply the appropriate regulatory standards to Bitcoin as the Federal Reserve moves forward with Basel framework proposals. This move will ensure Bitcoin is no longer treated as a toxic asset. дальше »

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AI Just Delivered the Hardest Blow to Bitcoin Yet

For fifteen years, Bitcoin was the sole top-performing asset class on the planet. It survived regulators, exchange outages, and the never-ending predictions of its death. But now, the threat is no longer regulators or bankers. дальше »

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Washington prepares $175B break for big banks — weakening protections against financial crisis

Washington is getting ready to potentially make life easier for the biggest US banks. That can sound pretty abstract if you don't strip it down to the mechanics. Regulators decide how much capital banks must keep to absorb losses and how much liquidity they need if funding starts to disappear. дальше »

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Best Crypto To Buy Now as CFTC Moves on Prediction Markets and One Presale Quietly Absorbs the Capital Everyone Else Is Missing

Federal regulators just fired a shot across the entire prediction market industry, and the capital looking for its next home is already moving. The CFTC issued guidance on March 12 classifying event contracts as a regulated financial asset class, forcing Kalshi and Polymarket into compliance frameworks that could reshape how billions flow. дальше »

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Pepeto Launch Date: The Missing Detail That May Be Sending Traders Straight Into DeepSnitch AI Before March 31

Investors flood DeepSnitch AI before its March 31 launch for a potential 100X ROI as Pepeto's launch date remains unknown. The SEC Chair pushes for greater coordination among regulators. дальше »

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