Political and Regulatory News

FBI Seizes Crypto Intended for Al Qassam Brigades

The FBI seized $560,000 in cryptocurrency allegedly used by Hamas to fund the Al Qassam Brigades, disrupting their online donation infrastructure.

George Santos Banned by Kalshi for Market Manipulation

Kalshi banned George Santos and fined him $71,356 for market manipulation concerning his State of the Union attendance contract, earning $17,839.57.

El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds: IMF

IMF confirms El Salvador’s post-review Bitcoin accumulation used no public funds, with holdings from private donations. Chivo wallet ownership transferred.

National Sheriffs’ Association Adopts Neutral Stance on CLARITY Act

NSA shifts from opposing the CLARITY Act to neutral, allowing the crypto bill's Senate vote to proceed.

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Gives Reform UK £4 Million More

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo has donated an additional £4 million to Reform UK, increasing his total contributions to the party this year to £8 million. These cash paymen..

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Gives Reform UK £4 Million More

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo has donated an additional £4 million to Reform UK, increasing his total contributions to the party this year to £8 million. These cash paymen..

Russia’s Sberbank Sees $46 Billion in Crypto Trading Volume

Russia's Sberbank anticipates significant cryptocurrency trading growth, projecting $46.43 billion in the first year and $87 billion by 2029 under new regulations. The ..

Trump cost investors $4.7B through crypto ‘schemes’: Public Citizen

A report from Public Citizen indicates that former US President Donald Trump cost investors $4.7B through his and his family’s digital asset ventures since 2022, with e..

Bank of England set for new innovation mandate covering stablecoins

The UK government is establishing a new mandate for the Bank of England to foster innovation in digital payments, particularly stablecoins. This initiative will introdu..

Hyperliquid Token Rises Following Trump’s Remarks on US Regulatory Pathway

Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE, surged over 20% after President Trump indicated that regulators were working on a compliant pathway for the decentralized trading plat..

Bitcoin Reaches $65,000 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Bond Yields

Bitcoin reached $65,000 amid geopolitical tensions and rising US bond yields. Analysis indicated a critical juncture for a potential head-and-shoulders bottoming struct..

CFTC to Seek Public Comment on AI Compute Futures

The CFTC is preparing to solicit public comment on futures contracts tied to computing capacity, a critical resource for artificial intelligence development, as major e..

US Treasury Advances Stablecoin Regulation Under GENIUS Act

The US Treasury has initiated a public comment period for proposed rules related to the GENIUS Act, aiming to regulate payment stablecoins. The act is set to take effec..

Baltimore Sues Kalshi and Polymarket Over Alleged Gambling Law Violations

The City of Baltimore has filed lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging that the prediction market companies are operating illegal, unlicensed sports-betting p..

CFTC and SEC Advance Crypto Regulatory Discussions Amid Legislative Stasis

The CFTC and SEC are independently exploring cryptocurrency regulation amid congressional inaction, with key meetings scheduled to address policy frameworks and potenti..

UK Money Laundering Suspect Linked to $100M Trump Crypto Business Investment

An individual previously investigated for money laundering in the UK was reportedly involved in the acquisition of $100 million in tokens from World Liberty Financial, ..