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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CFTC crypto market proposal faces legal questions after Loper Bright ruling
The CFTC's October 5 notice proposes Regulation CTX and Regulation CAM as a voluntary federal path for crypto exchanges, but Renato Mariotti warned courts may push back after Loper Bright.
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Kyrgyzstan orders liquidation of gold-backed USDKG issuer and Coin Nomad Exchange
Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet ordered the liquidation of OJSC EVA, issuer of the gold-backed USDKG stablecoin, and state-owned Coin Nomad Exchange, Crypto Briefing reported. Holders have no redemption deadline yet.
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CFTC moves to define event contracts as swaps, carves out casino-style gambling
The CFTC issued two measures Friday: a proposed rule defining event contracts as swaps and an interim rule excluding casino-style gambling. Together they sharpen the agency's claim to exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets.
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CFTC proposes treating event contracts as swaps, excludes sportsbook and casino wagers
The CFTC announced two actions on Oct. 9: a proposal to expressly include sports and other event contracts in the swap definition, and an interim final rule codifying the exclusion of sportsbook and casino wagers.
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China orders national blockchain network in 19-measure policy directive
China's Central Committee and State Council issued a directive on October 9 ordering a national blockchain network that builds on the token-free BSN and extends digital yuan capabilities, Crypto Briefing reported.
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Ledger probes CryptoBilis wallet loss reports; Bitcoin insurer Meanwhile raises $37.5M
Ledger told Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis to pause sales while it investigates reported wallet losses. Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raised $37.5 million, and ESMA opened a review of tokenized collateral.
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Ledger theft-linked wallet swaps 14.7M USDT to USDD, beyond Tether's freeze reach
A wallet tied to thefts from Ledger hardware wallet users swapped roughly 14.7 million USDT into USDD on October 9, according to on-chain investigators, moving the funds outside Tether's freeze controls.
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Kalshi probes three bets on Katie Zacharia placed before press secretary pick
Kalshi is investigating three bets on Katie Zacharia placed shortly before she was named White House press secretary, the WSJ reported. The stakes totaled under $175, with potential payouts above $9,500.
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EU's Virkkunen says AI Act offers robust protection against rogue AI risks
EU Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said on October 9 that the AI Act protects against rogue AI risks by covering models across their whole life cycle, Crypto Briefing reported. Some high-risk rules have been delayed to 2027 and 2028.
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New York AG secures up to $35M settlement from ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
New York AG Letitia James announced a settlement on October 8 requiring former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky to pay up to $35 million and barring him from trading securities or crypto.
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European Parliament flags crypto assets in call for EU anti-corruption strategy
The European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution urging the Commission to tackle crypto misuse, opaque ownership, political financing and golden visas in the EU's first comprehensive anti-corruption strategy.
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DWF Labs units sue BitGo for $114M in London over alleged token lock-up breach
Two DWF Labs subsidiaries have sued BitGo in London's High Court, alleging the custodian sold discounted FF and ESPORTS tokens before a lock-up ended and seeking $114 million, the FT reported.
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UK sanctions three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms over Russia links
The UK's FCDO sanctioned three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms suspected of helping Russian entities evade sanctions, saying two facilitated A7 network transactions; Chainalysis found TokenSpot, Grinex and Meer got over $308M from one HTX deposit address.
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London SIM-swap fraudster jailed for 2.5 years for role in almost £200,000 crypto theft
Ajay Shinjin, 25, was jailed for two and a half years for his role in a SIM-swap fraud that stole almost £200,000 (about $265,000) in crypto, City of London Police said.
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Binance to delist 22 tokens and restrict eight services for users in Brazil
Binance will halt trading in 22 tokens and restrict eight products, including Binance Loans and margin trading, for Brazilian users from Oct. 27, U.Today reported. Customers outside Brazil aren't affected.
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Standard Chartered plans crypto and tokenized asset custody service in Singapore
Standard Chartered plans to offer custody in Singapore for selected crypto, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets for institutions and accredited corporate investors, subject to regulatory requirements.
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Europol urges crypto industry to start quantum-resistant wallet upgrades now
Europol's Oct. 7 report urges crypto developers, wallet providers and users to start a phased move to quantum-resistant cryptography, warning that the migration could take years even though the threat doesn't exist yet.
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NFL backs New Jersey in Supreme Court fight over Kalshi sports contracts
The NFL filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's appeal of a Third Circuit ruling that shielded Kalshi's sports event contracts from state gambling laws, arguing they're bets, not swaps.
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Bitcoin.de says BaFin rejected its MiCA bid, plans partner-run restart
Bitcoin.de operator Futurum Bank AG says BaFin refused its MiCA authorization, so the platform plans to move trading and custody to two regulated German partners. It hasn't named the partners or set a restart date.
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IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify risks as equity trading stays thin
The IMF said in a Thursday analysis that tokenized equities were less liquid and about 1.5 times as volatile as traditional stocks, warning that growth could amplify financial risks.
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ESMA gives MiCA firms until January 2027 to drop non-compliant stablecoins like USDT
ESMA told MiCA-authorized crypto firms on October 8 to stop dealing in non-compliant stablecoins by January 8, 2027, a three-month wind-down in which Tether's USDT is the most prominent token affected, per Crypto Briefing.
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Google pledges €13B for Finland data centers as regulator halts two sites
Google announced at least €13 billion for AI infrastructure and data centers in Finland, but Finland's LVV ordered work stopped at the Muhos and Kajaani sites on October 6, according to Crypto Briefing.
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Greece drafts 10% capital gains tax on crypto with €500 annual exemption
Greece is preparing a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency under a draft bill in public consultation, Reuters reported. Gains up to 500 euros ($560) a year would be exempt, with the bill set for parliament in November.
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IMF says tokenized repos average $300 billion to $350 billion a day
The IMF's Global Financial Stability Report, as reported by Crypto Briefing, puts tokenized repo volume at $300 billion to $350 billion a day, but warns the market is small and fragmented and needs clearer laws.