Regulation & Politics

Regulation & Politics
SEC Drops Ripple Appeal Signaling Shift in Crypto Regulation — But Uncertainty Remains
The SEC’s decision to end its legal battle with Ripple Labs closes a tumultuous chapter but leaves regulatory uncertainty looming.

Regulation & Politics
Tornado Cash Verdict Threatens to Hold Back DeFi Where it Matters Most
Tornado Cash co-founder conviction will weigh on privacy solutions for public blockchains.

Regulation & Politics
Coinbase Pushes for ZK-enabled AML Overhaul Just Months After Data Breach
After a data leak affecting tens of thousands of users, Coinbase is now touting cryptographic tools as a fix for outdated financial crime laws.

Regulation & Politics
SEC Division's View on Liquid Staking Has ‘Opened Up the Floodgates’ for Institutions
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has clarified its views that liquid staking tokens are not securities.

Regulation & Politics
SEC Says Some Stablecoins Can Be Treated as Cash, but Experts Warn of Innovation Risk
The recently reported staff guidance could let firms treat certain dollar-backed stablecoins like cash, deepening crypto’s integration with TradFi.

Regulation & Politics
Tornado Cash Trial Now in Jury’s Hands as Legal Battle Over Crypto Privacy Tool Nears End
After two weeks of heated testimony and debate, the case against Roman Storm now rests with a jury.

Regulation & Politics
White House Crypto Report Recommends Expanding CFTC’s Role in Crypto Regulation
The call to extend the CFTC’s authority to be able to regulate non-security crypto assets echoes the CLARITY Act.

Regulation & Politics
ECB Signals Pivot On Stablecoins As U.S. Advances Dollar-Based Tokens
The European Central Bank is softening its stance on euro stablecoins as the U.S. doubles down on dollar-backed assets with the GENIUS Act.

Regulation & Politics
China Turns to Yuan-Pegged Stablecoins to Take On Dollar after Long CBDC Struggle
After years of pushing the digital yuan, China is quietly warming to stablecoins backed by its currency.

Regulation & Politics
DoJ’s Tornado Cash Case Wobbles After Jury Hears Questionable Evidence
The DoJ’s case against Roman Storm may be nearing its end, but scrutiny over shaky evidence, contested tracing methods, and potential prosecutorial overreach is only intensifying.



