Arkansas Lawsuit Against Kalshi Escalates Federal-State Regulatory Tug-of-War Over Prediction Markets
November 5, 2026
Arkansas has launched a lawsuit against prediction platform Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling operations and seeking restitution, unpaid taxes, and civil penalties.
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Block Agrees to Tentative $964 Million DOJ Settlement Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
November 4, 2026
Block Inc. has agreed in principle to a $964 million DOJ settlement over AML lapses, reduced to $764 million with credits. Separately, its Bitcoin gross profit dropped 50%.
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SEC Staff Grants Canton Coin No-Action Relief, Classifying Token as Digital Commodity
November 4, 2026
SEC staff issued no-action relief for Canton Coin, recognizing it as a digital commodity due to its network utility and lack of central control, marking a key regulatory milestone.
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New Jersey Drops Regulatory Order Against Coinbase Staking Program
November 3, 2026
New Jersey regulators have withdrawn a $5 million penalty and lifted restrictions on Coinbase's staking services, opening the door for retail investors to access crypto staking once again.
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Crypto.com to Discontinue Consumer App in Hong Kong Amid Evolving Regulatory Demands
November 3, 2026
Crypto.com will discontinue its retail consumer app in Hong Kong by February next year, citing regulatory shifts as the primary reason for ending localized mobile app services.
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Issues Regulatory Guidance for Crypto Mining Operations
October 28, 2026
ADGM's Registration Authority has published new comprehensive guidance for cryptocurrency mining in Abu Dhabi, outlining operational requirements, licensing standards, and sustainability considerations for virtual asset miners.
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Kraken Scraps Intrusive Monero Withdrawal Questionnaires While Retaining XMR Listing
October 24, 2026
Kraken has eliminated intrusive post-withdrawal questionnaires for Monero (XMR). Co-CEO Arjun Sethi declared asking clients about post-withdrawal plans unacceptable, striking a balance between AML compliance and user privacy.
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Argentine Judiciary Clears President Javier Milei and Co-Defendants in LIBRA Crypto Case
October 24, 2026
An Argentine judge has dismissed criminal charges against President Javier Milei, Karina Milei, Hayden Davis, and ten others in the LIBRA crypto case, mirroring a previous U.S. court dismissal.
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Ramp Pursues Federal OCC Trust Charter to Elevate Digital Asset Custody Infrastructure
October 20, 2026
Financial infrastructure provider Ramp has applied for an OCC national trust bank charter to expand its digital asset custody operations under federal supervision without taking traditional deposits.
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France Pivots on Crypto Policy as Lawmakers Push to End Tax Deferrals for Stablecoin Swaps
October 20, 2026
A narrow vote by French lawmakers could strip stablecoin swaps of their tax-deferred status starting in 2027, forcing crypto traders to pay capital gains taxes when converting into digital fiat equivalents.
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