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Does Your Stablecoin Business Still Need Money Transmitter Licenses?
Read More: Does Your Stablecoin Business Still Need Money Transmitter Licenses?The GENIUS Act introduces a federal framework for payment stablecoins but does not exempt all businesses involved, such as exchanges and wallets, from existing money-transmission regulations. Companies must evaluate their roles in handling stablecoins, including whether they issue stablecoins or perform money transmission and how these activities are regulated federally and by individual states. The…
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This Week in Crypto Law (November 1, 2026)
Read More: This Week in Crypto Law (November 1, 2026)This week saw key developments in prediction markets and digital asset regulations. The UK proposed tax reforms for specific digital transactions, treating stablecoins more like currency, while the U.S. intensified actions against prediction-market enforcement and crypto scams. The CFTC sued Utah to assert federal control over prediction markets, countering state gambling laws. The FCA restricted…
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The Binance Hack and What It Means for Crypto Customers
Read More: The Binance Hack and What It Means for Crypto CustomersThe October 29 hack of Binance.com has raised significant concerns regarding the security of customer assets and the recovery of approximately $6.3 billion in stolen cryptocurrency. Binance plans to cover losses from its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU). Estimates attribute the hack to North Korean hacking group TraderTraitor. Customers are advised to preserve account…
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This Week in Crypto Law (October 25, 2026)
Read More: This Week in Crypto Law (October 25, 2026)This week, regulators examined the framework of digital assets, focusing on tokenization, customer-fund protection, stablecoin competition, and cross-border fraud. The SEC highlighted tokenization as a 2027 examination priority. In Ireland, Coinbase was fined over €3.25 million for safeguarding breaches. A lawsuit was filed concerning Circle’s USDC stablecoin against President Trump and others for potential constitutional…
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Blockchain Association Seeks Changes to SEC Regulation Crypto Assets
Read More: Blockchain Association Seeks Changes to SEC Regulation Crypto AssetsThe Blockchain Association supports a new SEC framework for token offerings but seeks changes to fundraising limits, transition filings, and secondary trading protections.
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This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)
Read More: This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)This week, courts and regulators tackled crypto under various legal frameworks. A federal court upheld a CFTC-Gemini settlement, while the OCC revealed that major banks impose restrictions on digital-asset businesses. In Illinois, litigation regarding a crypto tax accelerated, and USDC became the first classified significant e-money token in Europe. Additionally, a UK court ruled that…
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This Week in Crypto Law (October 11, 2026)
Read More: This Week in Crypto Law (October 11, 2026)This week saw significant regulatory actions in the U.S. and Europe regarding cryptocurrency. The CFTC proposed a federal framework for leveraged crypto transactions and redefined gambling-related event contracts. In Europe, the ESMA urged compliance with regulations concerning noncompliant stablecoins and started plans for direct supervision of major crypto-asset service providers. Additionally, New York settled with…
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This Week in Crypto Law (October 4, 2026)
Read More: This Week in Crypto Law (October 4, 2026)This week, significant legal and regulatory changes in the crypto space emerged, highlighting the scrutiny on crypto businesses in the U.S. and Europe. The Independent Community Bankers of America challenged the OCC’s new chartering rule, while the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on the A7 Network, linked to Russia and Iran. Congressional investigations also targeted Tether’s…
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SEC Crypto Custody Proposal Could Expand Options for Advisers and Funds
Read More: SEC Crypto Custody Proposal Could Expand Options for Advisers and FundsOn October 1, 2026, the SEC proposed a framework for crypto asset custody, allowing limited adviser self-custody and conditional usage of state trust companies. Firms must assess implications before adopting new digital asset strategies, pending final approval.
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SEC Crypto FAQs 2026: Token Buybacks, Staking & Securities
Read More: SEC Crypto FAQs 2026: Token Buybacks, Staking & SecuritiesOn September 25, 2026, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released new FAQs clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets. Significant themes include distinguishing between developing and functional crypto systems, emphasizing that ongoing improvements may not constitute essential managerial efforts under the Howey test. Marketing statements can affect investment contract status, where aspirational…