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Cryptocurrency

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks

EU data protection

MiCA Decoded: July 1 Is Not the Deadline. For Most Service Providers, It Already Passed

Cryptocurrency

Japan Moves to Expand Crypto Compliance Regime as Tax Surveillance Enters Cross-Border Era

Cryptocurrency

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

12 hours ago

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks

Japan is reshaping crypto regulation by classifying digital assets as financial instruments, enhancing oversight and investor protections.

EU data protection

MiCA Decoded: July 1 Is Not the Deadline. For Most Service Providers, It Already Passed

Service providers must secure authorization by July 1, 2026, or cease operations, with many missing jurisdiction-specific application deadlines.

Japan Moves to Expand Crypto Compliance Regime as Tax Surveillance Enters Cross-Border Era

Japan is enhancing crypto regulation to improve tax compliance and transparency in digital asset transactions.

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

Legal and regulatory uncertainty is shaping markets, business decisions, and global policy in the crypto sector.

more#crypto-regulation

SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors

Impersonation scams using SEC branding are increasing, exploiting investor trust through social media and text messages.

#prediction-markets

22 hours ago

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

22 hours ago

Poker

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.

more#prediction-markets

Fundraising

fromWIRED

6 hours ago

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Israeli attacks have displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, leading to increased humanitarian needs and a shift in how aid is delivered.

Law

fromABA Journal

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.

European startups

12 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

Vitalik Buterin has transitioned to a fully local AI setup, citing security concerns with cloud AI services.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

4 hours ago

For crypto miners turned AI stars, the real test is about to come

Former crypto-mining companies are now key players in the AI sector due to their utility power contracts and demand for data centers.

Privacy technologies

21 hours ago

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

Vitalik Buterin has transitioned to a fully local AI setup, citing security concerns with cloud AI services.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

4 hours ago

For crypto miners turned AI stars, the real test is about to come

Former crypto-mining companies are now key players in the AI sector due to their utility power contracts and demand for data centers.

Three Tennessee Men Arrested In Connection With Crypto Heist Near Dolores Park

Three men have been arrested for a series of violent crypto thefts on the West Coast, including a $13 million robbery in San Francisco.

US Elections

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.

#data-breach

Privacy professionals

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

Privacy professionals

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Privacy professionals

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.

Privacy professionals

Fintech apps demand your passport for verification - then leave it on an unprotected server - Silicon Canals

Duc's exposed server revealed unprotected sensitive personal data, highlighting significant gaps in fintech data protection practices.

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

Drift suffered a $280 million hack attributed to North Korea, utilizing a novel attack method involving durable nonces.

fromSecurityWeek

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.

NYC startup

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

Drift suffered a $280 million hack attributed to North Korea, utilizing a novel attack method involving durable nonces.

fromSecurityWeek

Intellectual property law

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.

more#cybersecurity

fromReadWrite

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.

fromTearsheet

In the world of Stripe: Acquisitions, agentic AI, and stablecoins - Tearsheet

Reports suggest that Stripe is considering a PayPal acquisition, although negotiations on the subject are in early stages with no guarantee of going through.

Business

#cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

UK politics

UK Bans All Cryptocurrency Donations to Political Parties

14 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

Federal prosecutors recovered over $600,000 in stolen cryptocurrency linked to a phishing scam targeting a hardware wallet user.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

UK politics

UK Bans All Cryptocurrency Donations to Political Parties

The UK has banned all cryptocurrency donations to political parties to prevent untraceable funds in politics.

14 hours ago

When Crypto Beats Stablecoins: Ripple's Schwartz Says He'd Pick XRP or BTC Over USD for Locked Funds

XRP and BTC provide better global utility and long-term growth potential compared to stablecoins, which are limited by fiat currency ties.

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Australia mandates cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and investor safety.

Charles Schwab Announces Crypto Accounts Are 'Coming Soon'

Charles Schwab is launching cryptocurrency trading accounts for 46 million clients, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether.

US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing Letter

Federal prosecutors recovered over $600,000 in stolen cryptocurrency linked to a phishing scam targeting a hardware wallet user.

Artificial intelligence

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Information security

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Artificial intelligence

17 hours ago

Human.tech Unveils Natural Language Wallet Protocol for AI Agents

Human.tech launched a wallet infrastructure for AI agents that ensures human control through cryptographic enforcement.

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.

Ireland is testing out a digital wallet that conducts age verification for social media users

Ireland is trialing a Government Digital Wallet to verify user age for social media access, aiming for user-friendly design before its 2026 EU deadline.

Law

fromEngadget

CFTC sues three states for trying to regulate prediction markets

CFTC is suing states for attempting to regulate prediction markets, asserting its exclusive jurisdiction over these financial instruments.

Poker

fromBusiness Matters

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.

Coinbase Receives OCC Nod To Form National Trust Company

Coinbase received conditional approval to establish Coinbase National Trust Company, enhancing its federally supervised custody operations without becoming a commercial bank.

16 hours ago

US Banking Group Slams Coinbase Conditional Trust Approval, Citing Risks in Crypto Banking Expansion

Regulatory tensions rise as Coinbase's banking ambitions face opposition, highlighting risks tied to oversight gaps in U.S. financial systems.

Coinbase Receives OCC Nod To Form National Trust Company

Coinbase received conditional approval to establish Coinbase National Trust Company, enhancing its federally supervised custody operations without becoming a commercial bank.

Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing For Exchanges And Custodians

Australia has established a comprehensive digital asset framework requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain financial services licenses.

SEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Boundaries

Regulatory clarity for digital assets is evolving, with a focus on defining tokens under federal securities laws and compliance for entrepreneurs.

EU data protection

Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licensing For Exchanges And Custodians

Australia has established a comprehensive digital asset framework requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain financial services licenses.

SEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Boundaries

Regulatory clarity for digital assets is evolving, with a focus on defining tokens under federal securities laws and compliance for entrepreneurs.

more#digital-assets

Artificial intelligence

Self-Sovereign AI Agent Platform Coinfello Targets Institutional Adoption With Decentralized Infrastructure

Self-sovereign AI agents enable individuals to control their data and decisions without centralized platforms.

#bitcoin

7 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

3 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

1 hour ago

Cryptocurrency

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

A panel titled 'How Real Is The Quantum Threat?' will address quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2026.

The Bitcoin Treasury Model With A Built-In Valuation Floor

Companies should consider their structure and strategy when deciding to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

7 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

3 hours ago

Bitcoin Shows Little Conviction as Signals Skew Negative

Bitcoin traded at $66,992 on April 5, 2026, with weak momentum limiting upside potential.

1 hour ago

Traders Hedge Hard: Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13%

Bitcoin futures open interest has decreased to $46.94 billion, indicating a defensive market sentiment among traders.

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Dumping Their Bitcoin

Public companies and sovereign entities are selling bitcoin to address liquidity needs and operational priorities, marking a shift from previous accumulation trends.

How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

A panel titled 'How Real Is The Quantum Threat?' will address quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin at Bitcoin 2026.

The Bitcoin Treasury Model With A Built-In Valuation Floor

Companies should consider their structure and strategy when deciding to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

Google Slashes Quantum Resource Requirements for Breaking Cryptocurrency Encryption

Google's Quantum AI warns that cryptocurrencies are more vulnerable to quantum attacks than previously believed, shortening the timeline for potential threats.

EU data protection

MiCA Decoded: 174 Registered CASPs, but Only 14 Can Operate a Centralized Crypto Exchange (CEX)?

Only 14 crypto exchanges are authorized in the EU despite 174 MiCA licenses, revealing unexpected business model distributions across jurisdictions.

13 hours ago

Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework

Japan's JVCEA Green List enables fast-tracked listings of over 30 approved tokens under FSA oversight, enhancing compliance and market access.

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

22 hours ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.

Why Ripple's RLUSD Could Overtake USDC Following the CLARITY Act's New Stablecoin Rules

Circle's USDC growth relied on yield incentives, which may be threatened by the CLARITY Act's proposed ban on passive stablecoin yields.

more#usdc

8 hours ago

Cambodian Parliament Approves New Law Imposing Life Sentences for Crypto Scammers

The Law on Anti-Technology Fraud is designed to be strict like a fishing net to ensure online scams no longer operate within the kingdom.

Cryptocurrency

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

Japan Stablecoin Regulation Explained: PSA Rules, JPY Coins and Bank Issuers

Japan launched the world's first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, in October 2025, following a decade of careful financial planning.

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.

Dollar-Pegged Crypto Market Crosses $317B Threshold With $1.24B in Weekly Inflows

Sky's USDS led stablecoin inflows with a 9.57% rise, adding over $779 million, while Tether maintains 58.04% market dominance.

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.

Japan Stablecoin Regulation Explained: PSA Rules, JPY Coins and Bank Issuers

Japan launched the world's first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, in October 2025, following a decade of careful financial planning.

US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase

U.S. Treasury proposes new stablecoin regulation framework under the GENIUS Act, seeking public input on state and federal oversight alignment.

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

ViaBTC offers a collateral-pledged loan service to help miners maintain operations during bear markets without selling their cryptocurrencies.

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

FBI Sting Operation Exposes Crypto Price Rigging Network as 10 Foreign Nationals Charged, Over $1M Seized

Federal crackdown reveals a network of alleged crypto price manipulation, highlighting increased enforcement risks for digital asset firms.

Cryptocurrency

Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties

Heightened scrutiny over crypto supply chains involves concerns about foreign influence and infrastructure vulnerabilities linked to Bitmain and Eric Trump's ventures.

President Trump's 'Stone Age' Statement, Dormant Bitcoin Whales Waking up, and More Week in Review

Crypto markets are evolving with institutional shifts, including BlackRock's bitcoin ETF and Coinbase's OCC approval, while long-dormant wallets reactivate.

Elon Musk's X to Auto-Lock Accounts Posting Crypto for First Time

X introduces auto-lock for accounts making first crypto posts to combat phishing attacks.

FBI Sting Operation Exposes Crypto Price Rigging Network as 10 Foreign Nationals Charged, Over $1M Seized

Federal crackdown reveals a network of alleged crypto price manipulation, highlighting increased enforcement risks for digital asset firms.

Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties

Heightened scrutiny over crypto supply chains involves concerns about foreign influence and infrastructure vulnerabilities linked to Bitmain and Eric Trump's ventures.

XRP News: Ripple's National Trust Bank Status Just Went Live - Could This Fast-Track XRP Adoption?

Ripple's national trust bank can now offer digital asset custody under federal oversight, enhancing XRP's integration into mainstream payment systems.

Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.

XRP News: Ripple's National Trust Bank Status Just Went Live - Could This Fast-Track XRP Adoption?

Ripple's national trust bank can now offer digital asset custody under federal oversight, enhancing XRP's integration into mainstream payment systems.

Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.

Beyond the Hashrate: Why MARA Just Laid Off 15% of Its Staff

MARA has laid off 15% of its workforce as part of a strategic shift towards energy and digital infrastructure services.

#blockchain

Cryptocurrency

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

fromTNW | Blockchain

Cryptocurrency

Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Cryptocurrency

Wall Street Is Migrating to Blockchain Faster Than Most Realize, Expert Insight

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL partners with Redstone to enhance data transparency and risk intelligence in its ecosystem for tokenized assets.

fromTNW | Blockchain

Multi-Hop Transactions in Crypto. The Compliance Risk Behind Indirect Exposure

Public blockchains present compliance challenges due to multi-hop transactions, complicating the tracking of funds and enforcement of regulations.

Wall Street Is Migrating to Blockchain Faster Than Most Realize, Expert Insight

Major market institutions are migrating core operations to blockchain networks, signaling a significant shift in global finance.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $9 Million While Ether Sees $71 Million Exit

Bitcoin ETFs saw modest inflows while Ether ETFs experienced significant outflows, indicating contrasting trends in the crypto market.

fromSecurityWeek

North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds

The incident, Drift said, was a 'highly sophisticated operation' involving 'the use of durable nonce accounts to pre-sign transactions that delayed execution' and the compromise of multisig signers' approvals.

Cryptocurrency

XRP News: Ripple Treasury Just Went Onchain - Could This Be the Missing Link Between Ripple's Infrastructure and XRP?

Ripple Treasury launched native digital asset capabilities, allowing CFOs to manage XRP alongside cash in a unified dashboard.

SoFi Technologies Launches First National Bank Enterprise Crypto and Stablecoin Platform

SoFi Technologies launched SoFi Big Business Banking, enabling enterprises to manage fiat and crypto transactions 24/7 from a single nationally chartered bank.

MARA Conducts Ongoing Layoffs Following $1.1B Bitcoin Sale And Debt Reduction Push

MARA Holdings has begun a series of company-wide layoffs affecting multiple departments, marking the latest shift in the firm's broader restructuring strategy.

Cryptocurrency

fromTechCrunch

De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack | TechCrunch

Drift has suspended withdrawals and deposits due to a significant security incident involving a potential theft of up to $285 million.

fromSouth China Morning Post

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

Interactive Brokers Adds Bitcoin Trading In European Economic Area

Interactive Brokers has launched crypto trading for retail investors in the EEA, offering access to 11 digital assets within a unified platform.

Charles Schwab-Backed EDX Markets Applies for National Trust Bank Charter With OCC

EDX Markets seeks OCC approval to establish EDX Trust as a national trust bank for institutional digital asset services in Chicago.

XRP Adoption Expands as Ripple Embeds Digital Asset Capabilities Directly into Enterprise Treasury Platforms

XRP is integrated into treasury systems, enhancing real-time liquidity management for corporate cash operations.

Altcoins Reclaim $1 Trillion Threshold Following Trump's Middle East Update

Altcoins surged following U.S. combat operation updates, with Ethereum leading the rally and total market cap surpassing $1 trillion for the first time since March.

Morgan Stanley Signals Bitcoin ETF Near Launch With Amendment 4 Update

Morgan Stanley is nearing the launch of a bitcoin ETF, signaling potential approval and increased competition among major issuers.

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.

fromTearsheet

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.

Cryptocurrency

Strategy's Latest SEC Filing Shows No Bitcoin Purchases or Share Sales During Quiet Week

Strategy Inc. reported no bitcoin purchases or equity sales, maintaining transparency in its treasury movements and emphasizing its bitcoin reserves as a core asset.

Crypto Tax Confusion Deepens as US Investors Struggle With Cost Basis and Reporting Duties

Many U.S. investors recognize crypto as taxable but struggle with accurate reporting and understanding evolving tax obligations.

fromWIRED

A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown

Chinese-language online black markets significantly drive cybercrime, processing billions in illicit finance and facilitating scams and human trafficking.

fromEngadget

Polymarket is cracking down on insider trading with updated rules

Polymarket is enhancing its rules against insider trading and market manipulation in response to suspicious betting activities.

fromCointelegraph

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.

2 weeks ago

SEC, CFTC Jointly Say Most Crypto Are Not Securities

The SEC and CFTC jointly issued guidance classifying most digital assets as non-securities, establishing a formal token taxonomy and ending over a decade of regulatory uncertainty.