TL;DR: An October 8 Public Citizen report links corporations and individuals benefiting from cancelled federal enforcement actions to approximately $210.5 million in donations and pledges to Trump-aligned political committees. Major cryptocurrency companies feature among the reported contributors. A report examining corporate political donations and changes to federal enforcement has placed several major cryptocurrency businesses under…
TL;DR: A federal judge has rejected a joint attempt by Gemini and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to overturn the exchange’s $5 million settlement. The decision leaves the existing judgment in place despite the regulator’s changed approach to cryptocurrency enforcement. Gemini has failed in an unusual attempt to undo a regulatory settlement, despite having the…
TL;DR: MSCI has revised its methodology for classifying non-operating companies, putting Bitcoin-heavy treasury businesses under closer index scrutiny. Any possible exclusion of companies such as Strategy must be assessed against the actual screening criteria and protections for existing index constituents. One of the most important questions facing publicly listed Bitcoin treasury companies may no longer…
TL;DR The CFTC has opened an advanced rulemaking process around retail commodity transactions involving crypto assets. The agency is asking for public input as it considers a more comprehensive federal framework for leveraged and margined retail crypto markets. This is an early-stage rulemaking step, not a final licensing regime that takes effect immediately. The Commodity…
TL;DR FinCEN has withdrawn two proposed digital-asset rules covering unhosted-wallet transactions and convertible virtual currency mixing. Both proposals had remained unfinished for years and would have added new recordkeeping or reporting obligations for financial institutions. The withdrawals do not remove the AML and KYC rules that already apply to regulated crypto businesses. Two long-running U.S.…
TL;DR Adam Iza, who called himself “The Godfather,” has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison. Prosecutors said he stole more than $37 million from Meta through fraud involving access to business-manager accounts and credit lines. The court also ordered more than $23.4 million in restitution; Meta was a victim of the scheme, not…
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for House Oversight Chair Comer Probes Crypto.com, Hyperliquid & PredictIt Over Identity Checks. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context According to primary regulatory and corporate filings verified…
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for UK Financial Conduct Authority Formally Opens Crypto Authorisation Regime. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants. Key Operational Milestones & Context According to primary regulatory and corporate filings verified on SEPTEMBER 30,…
TL;DR Coinbase Clearing LLC has been registered by the CFTC as a Derivatives Clearing Organization. The approval allows it to clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps. Coinbase says the new clearinghouse will use USDC collateral and support 24/7 settlement. Coinbase has filled in the final piece of a U.S. derivatives stack it…
TL;DR Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger will step down on October 16 and remain as an adviser through the end of 2026. Founding leader Kristin Smith will return as interim CEO from October 17. The leadership change comes during an unusually active period for U.S. digital-asset legislation and regulation. One of Washington’s most influential crypto…