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Roman Storm Targets Google and OpenAI Over DOJ Crypto Conviction
16.8.2026
Storm pointed out the flawed logic behind the case against him and Tornado Cash, stressing that Google and OpenAI would be liable as their products are being used by North Korean operatives to fund the country’s nuclear program. Roman Storm Points at Google and OpenAI as North Korea’s...
CLARITY Act Odds Crash to 10% Before Senate Returns: Galaxy
16.8.2026
Galaxy Research now puts the CLARITY Act’s chance of passing this year at 10%, ahead of a possible Senate procedural vote in September. Unresolved ethics rules and bank lobbying have weakened the measure’s support. Why Galaxy Sees a One-in-Ten Chance for the Crypto Bill Odds that the CLARITY...
Ireland Rolls Out Anti-Money Laundering Strategy Targeting Crypto
15.8.2026
Ireland has launched its first national anti-money laundering strategy, targeting crypto assets, corporate transparency, and inter-agency intelligence to combat financial crime and align with global and EU regulations. Alignment with Risk Assessment and Strategic Goals Ireland unveiled its first...
Kalshi Pulls All Sports Mention Markets as CFTC Opens Review
14.8.2026
Kalshi has removed all sports-mention markets (contracts on whether a broadcaster says a particular word), as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission reviews whether the category invites manipulation, NPR reported based on anonymous sources. Mention markets on Trump, corporate earnings calls,...
SEC Delays Tokenization Exemption Again as CLARITY Act Stalls
14.8.2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission has further delayed its long-awaited tokenization “innovation exemption,” with the holdup tied to unresolved negotiations over the CLARITY Act’s tokenization provisions in Congress. Another Delay for the Innovation Exemption The SEC’s...
Trump Takes ‘Major Step’ Toward Shutting Down Crypto Scammers
14.8.2026
The FBI received reports of $20.877 billion in internet-crime losses during 2025, while complaints involving cryptocurrency accounted for $11.37 billion. Trump’s memorandum directs the creation of a federally supervised program that would let vetted U.S. companies disrupt foreign criminal networks....
TRM Labs Reveals MiCA Purged 80% of European Crypto Firms
13.8.2026
TRM Labs’ latest report highlights the effects of the full implementation of MiCA on Europe, tightening the existing regulatory patchwork. Only a fifth of all pre-MiCA crypto service providers received an authorization to operate, with the largest number coming from jurisdictions that built...
Monaco Submits Draft Bill to Align Crypto Rules With MiCA
13.8.2026
Monaco has submitted a draft bill to replace its 2022 crypto rules, aligning its regulatory environment with the MiCA framework and Financial Action Task Force standards. Evolving Beyond the 2022 Framework Monaco’s government has submitted a bill to its legislature to overhaul the Principality’s...
UK Lawmakers Press Banks on Crypto Access Ahead of New Rules
13.8.2026
U.K. lawmakers are asking major banks whether the country’s incoming crypto framework will change how they treat regulated digital asset firms. The move forms part of a wider parliamentary inquiry into whether banking restrictions are holding back the sector. Probe on Banking Barriers for Crypto...
CFTC Cites Bitcoin Position in Emergency Order Shielding Kalshi
12.8.2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ordered Kalshi to keep running its exchange after finding that New York’s attempt to stop the platform presented a market emergency. The commission cited a hypothetical bitcoin position to argue that forced liquidation could spread losses well...
SEC, CFTC Target Goliath Ventures Over $400M Crypto Ponzi
12.8.2026
Federal regulators have targeted Goliath Ventures over an alleged crypto Ponzi scheme involving more than $400 million. The CFTC cites 1,600 customers, while the SEC alleges at least $425 million was raised from over 1,300 investors. Customers Put at Least $397 Million Into Alleged Crypto Scheme...
AUSTRAC Halts 96 Cryptolink Crypto ATMs Over Compliance Risks
12.8.2026
Australia’s financial crime regulator has forced 96 Cryptolink crypto ATMs offline for three months after identifying renewed compliance failures. The suspension follows earlier enforcement over transaction reporting and anti-money laundering controls. Why Did AUSTRAC Shut Down Cryptolink’s...
SEC, CFTC Forge Their Own Crypto Paths as CLARITY Act Stalls Out
12.8.2026
As far as digital asset regulation is concerned, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not waiting around for Congress. The agency has scheduled an open meeting for Friday, Aug. 14, to weigh a proposal that could make it easier for crypto companies to raise money without enduring...
Connecticut Judge Says Kalshi Sports Contracts Were Never Swaps
12.8.2026
A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction against Connecticut regulators, holding that its sports-event contracts are not swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, so the CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction never attached. Coinbase Financial Markets lost a companion motion...
FSB Raids Moscow City Crypto Hub in Major Fraud Bust
11.8.2026
Russian authorities disrupted nine foreign-coordinated cryptocurrency channels operating out of the Moscow City business district. Over 20 employees from unregistered crypto exchanges and several couriers were detained for their involvement in the laundering operation. Foreign Crypto Laundering...
White House to Senate: Pass Clarity Act by Sept. 15 or Never
11.8.2026
The White House says the Senate has until September 15 to advance the Clarity Act after Democrats blocked a procedural vote before the August recess, with prediction markets now pricing roughly a one in four chance the bill becomes law in 2026. A Hard Deadline From the White House Patrick Witt...
CLARITY Act Could Die in September Without a Final Vote: 75% Risk
11.8.2026
TD Cowen puts the odds of the CLARITY Act failing to become law this fall at 75%, cutting its enactment probability to 25%. Three of its scenarios would end the crypto market structure bill without a final passage vote, with the Senate’s next test set for Sept. 15. Why TD Cowen Sees the Bill...
CLARITY Act Vote Is Set for Sept. 15: Here’s What Happens Next
11.8.2026
Sixty votes on Sept. 15 would move the CLARITY Act closer to Senate floor consideration. The 2:15 p.m. EDT cloture vote is the first floor test for H.R. 3633 since the House passed the bill in July 2025. What Exactly Is the Senate Voting on Sept. 15? The Senate will begin its CLARITY Act vote...
Community Banks Stall Clarity Act Over Stablecoin Rewards
11.8.2026
While Senate Democrats have their own issues with the CLARITY Act, community bankers would be leveraging their ties with Senate Republicans to explain the effects that enshrining stablecoin rewards would have on their deposit volumes and credit capabilities. Community Bankers Rise Against CLARITY...
Dutch Gambling Operators Race for Licenses as Deadline Nears
11.8.2026
The Dutch gambling authority (Kansspelautoriteit) has granted new five-year online licenses to five of the eight operators that opened the regulated market in 2021, with the current permits expiring Sept. 30. Betcity, bet365, and GGPoker have not announced renewals, and bet365 holds the broadest...