Regulation & Policy
Crypto regulation moves markets more than any other category, and it's where the legal-vs-technical gap is widest. LeoDex News covers SEC enforcement actions, CFTC oversight, the EU's MiCA framework, US congressional bills (CLARITY Act, Bank Secrecy Act reforms, state-level CBDC bans), IRS treatment changes, and the dozens of jurisdictional moves that quietly determine who can custody what.
We read the actual filings, not the press releases about them. When a state legislature passes a crypto bill, we tell you what changes for users and what changes for businesses. When the SEC drops a lawsuit, we surface the cited statutes. When MiCA consultations open, we summarize what's actually on the table. Regulatory clarity is the single biggest unlock for institutional adoption — we treat it accordingly.
Latest in Regulation & Policy
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Spain Blocks Polymarket and Kalshi Over Gambling Law Violations
Spain's gambling regulator has blocked Polymarket and Kalshi, citing violations of gambling laws and lack of required administrative authorization. The platforms face three to four months of suspension as disciplinary proceedings unfold, marking the latest regulatory action against prediction markets globally.
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UK Sanctions HTX Over Alleged Russia Financial Services
Britain's government sanctioned HTX and other crypto firms for allegedly providing financial services to Russian entities, barring all UK institutions from doing business with the exchanges and requiring asset freezes on related transactions.
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OCC bank charters for crypto firms defended against Warren's regulatory claims
The Chamber of Digital Commerce pushed back on Senator Elizabeth Warren's accusations that the OCC improperly granted nine national trust bank charters to crypto firms since December 2025, arguing the approvals align with congressional direction on digital asset regulation.
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House subcommittee modernizes Bank Secrecy Act amid crypto surge
A House Financial Services subcommittee heard testimony Thursday on scaling back the Bank Secrecy Act, with crypto firms and policy experts divided over whether to reform or repeal the 1970 anti-money-laundering law as threats escalate.
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Kraken Secures VARA License for Regulated Dubai Operations
Kraken's parent company Payward received preliminary broker-dealer authorization from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, enabling the exchange to offer spot and margin trading, staking, and OTC services to UAE retail and professional investors.
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South Carolina bans CBDCs, protects Bitcoin miners and crypto self-custody
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Bill 163, banning state use of central bank digital currencies while protecting individuals and businesses from restrictions on digital assets, mining operations, and self-hosted wallets.