Crypto Regulations

February 17, 2025

AUSTRAC Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Crypto Exchanges and Remittance Providers

Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering regulator, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC), has ramped up its enforcement efforts, taking action against 13 remittance service providers and […]
February 03, 2025

India Signals Shift in Crypto Policy Amid Growing Global Adoption

India, a nation that has historically been skeptical of cryptocurrencies, appears to be revisiting its regulatory stance on digital assets. Amid growing adoption by other countries, […]
January 30, 2025

Chris LaCivita Joins Coinbase Advisory Council Amid Growing Crypto Regulation Debate

In a Jan. 29 announcement, Coinbase revealed that Chris LaCivita, a former co-campaign manager for US President Donald Trump’s 2024 election, will join its Global Advisory […]
January 20, 2025

FDIC Accused of Omitting Crypto “Pause Letters” in Ongoing FOIA Lawsuit: A Deeper Look

In an ongoing legal battle, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is facing accusations of withholding critical documents related to its alleged efforts to cut […]
January 09, 2025

IMF Urges Kenya to Establish Clear Crypto Regulations to Safeguard Consumers

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong advisory to Kenya on the need to establish a clear, predictable regulatory framework for the country’s cryptocurrency […]
December 31, 2024

Chinese Government Denies Involvement in U.S. Treasury Cyberattack Amid Rising Security Threats

The Chinese government has denied any involvement in a cyberattack that breached employee workstations at the U.S. Treasury Department earlier this month. The attack, which allowed […]
December 12, 2024

Brian Quintenz: A Contender for CFTC Chair and a Crypto Advocate in Policy Reform

Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner at the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has emerged as a potential frontrunner for the CFTC chair position under […]

Australia Tightens Crypto Oversight with Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Reforms

Australia is moving to bolster its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) framework with new rules targeting the cryptocurrency industry and other high-risk sectors. Introduced by […]
December 11, 2024

CFTC Sues Pastor for Allegedly Running $6 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Targeting Congregants

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Francier Obando Pinillo, a pastor from Pasco, Washington, accusing him of operating a $6 […]

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