China says crypto anonymity is an illusion in new tracing warning
China's state-security ministry says public ledgers and platform metadata can expose crypto users, reinforcing the country's strict enforcement stance.
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CFTC accuses Cash FX group of $950M fraud scheme
The CFTC alleges Cash FX and four individuals ran a $950 million forex investment fraud linked to cryptocurrency payments, with losses of at least $406 million.
EBA urges MiCA review to cover crypto lending and DeFi access
The European Banking Authority wants the Commission to assess MiCA rules for crypto lenders and firms that route customers into DeFi borrowing products.
Circle Foundation backs UN digital-payment initiatives
Circle Foundation grants will support UNDP payment infrastructure and WFP tests of regulated stablecoin-enabled humanitarian payment corridors.
SEC staff clarifies token buybacks, upgrades and crypto marketing
New SEC staff guidance explains how token buybacks, network upgrades, staking receipts and promotional claims fit into investment-contract analysis.
Sixth Circuit lets Ohio and Tennessee regulate Kalshi sports contracts
A unanimous federal appeals panel ruled that Kalshi failed to show its sports-event contracts are swaps protected from Ohio and Tennessee gambling laws.
Blockchain Association names Kristin Smith interim CEO
Kristin Smith will return as interim CEO on October 17 after Summer Mersinger steps down, giving the U.S. crypto trade group a familiar leader.
Hegseth filing lists Bitcoin held through Coinbase
Pete Hegseth's latest federal ethics filing reports two Bitcoin positions held in a Coinbase wallet, with combined disclosed value bands of $16,002 to $65,000.
Hester Peirce sets October 2 departure from SEC
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will resign October 2, removing a long-running crypto-policy voice as the agency continues its digital-asset agenda.
SEC staff clarifies crypto buybacks and network upgrades
New SEC staff guidance says buybacks and continued development do not automatically make a functional crypto network's token an investment contract.
Blockchain Association CEO Mersinger to step down October 16
Summer Mersinger will leave the U.S. crypto trade group next month, with founding leader Kristin Smith returning as interim CEO.
KelpDAO sues LayerZero over $292M rsETH bridge exploit
KelpDAO has filed a British Columbia civil claim alleging LayerZero failures contributed to April's $292 million rsETH bridge exploit.
Polymarket countersues New York over prediction-market rules
Polymarket has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block New York from applying state gambling laws to its federally regulated prediction market.
FCA crackdown closes 21 CFD firms with overseas links
Britain's financial regulator says 21 CFD firms have closed since 2025 as it targets businesses using UK approval to support overseas operations.
CFTC clarifies tokenized investments and blockchain records
CFTC staff updated crypto FAQs for regulated firms, covering tokenized permitted investments and blockchain-based recordkeeping.
New York sues Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling
New York is seeking to stop Polymarket from operating in the state, alleging its event contracts amount to unlicensed gambling.
Fed proposes reserve and capital rules for stablecoin issuers
The Federal Reserve has proposed two GENIUS Act frameworks covering reserves, capital, custody and applications for supervised stablecoin issuers.
Elliptic launches AI wallet triage tool for frontline police
Elliptic says Pulse turns wallet addresses and transaction hashes into plain-language leads for officers while leaving decisions with people.