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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Swiss National Bank's Tschudin: large stablecoins could disrupt monetary policy
Swiss National Bank board member Petra Tschudin said in Zurich on September 30 that large stablecoins could interfere with monetary policy, and called for regulation that keeps central bankers in control.
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CFTC sends two prediction market rules to White House for review
The CFTC submitted two event contract rules to the White House OMB on September 30, per Crypto Briefing. One would widen the swap definition to cover event contracts. The other would exclude casino-style gambling products.
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Coinbase wins CFTC clearinghouse nod, but its stock perps filing names Nodal Clear
The CFTC registered Coinbase Clearing LLC as a derivatives clearing organization on Sept. 28, CryptoSlate reported. Coinbase's single-stock perpetual futures proposal was still 'Approval Pending' on Sept. 30 and names Nodal Clear.
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Tether's USDT used by 84% of Iran-linked sanctioned wallets, Senate Democratic report says
A Democratic staff report released by Sen. Richard Blumenthal says 84% of 846 Iran-linked sanctioned wallets transacted mainly in USDT. Blumenthal asked Treasury and DOJ to investigate Tether.
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Fairmint's Delanoue warns fragmented token records risk new 'Paperwork Crisis'
In a CoinDesk op-ed, Fairmint's Joris Delanoue argues that splitting tokenized ownership data across wrappers, SPVs and ledgers could create a blockchain-era Paperwork Crisis as the SEC updates transfer-agent rules.
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EU proposal to triple data center capacity meets growing local pushback
The European Commission has proposed tripling EU data center capacity within five to seven years, a roughly €200 billion buildout, as communities in Ireland, the Netherlands and France push back, Crypto Briefing reported.
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AI chiefs sign voluntary safety pact at Trump lunch, Crypto Briefing reports
Leading AI executives signed a voluntary pact backing independent safety audits at a September 29, 2026 lunch with President Donald Trump, according to Crypto Briefing, in a report that hasn't been independently confirmed.
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SEC and CFTC down to three commissioners total as Hester Peirce exits
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce leaves Friday, Cointelegraph reported. That leaves the SEC and CFTC with three commissioners between them and seven empty seats overseeing parts of a $3 trillion crypto industry.
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Bitget CEO 'not very optimistic' on recovering $388 million lost in hack
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said she's not very optimistic about recovering much of the $388 million stolen from the exchange. Bitget has launched a bounty, and NEAR Intents says it blocked more than $50 million in attempted transfers.
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Treasury and IRS seek information on crypto ETF in-kind redemption tax strategy
The Treasury and IRS are seeking information on a tax approach some crypto and commodity ETFs use around in-kind redemptions, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged a crackdown on tax-dodging structures.
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Sen. Tim Scott blames Democrats for Clarity Act stall in CoinDesk op-ed
In a CoinDesk op-ed, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) blamed Senate Democrats after the Clarity Act failed to advance. He wrote that none of them voted for it, even though the final proposal included over 120 changes they had requested.
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Cboe, S&P DJI to explore tokenized options in 25-year licensing extension
Cboe Global Markets and S&P Dow Jones Indices said Tuesday they will explore tokenized options contracts as part of a 25-year extension of their exclusive licensing deal, which runs through 2051.
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Tether says it helped freeze nearly $550M in Iran-linked USDT in 2026
Tether said Monday it helped authorities freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT this year, as Senate Democratic investigators alleged the stablecoin had become a key channel for Iranian sanctions evasion.
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Bitcoin exchange outflows hit $2.8 billion as Strategy adds 1,666 BTC before macro week
Investors withdrew 34,123 BTC (about $2.8 billion) from exchanges over seven days, per Coinglass data cited by U.Today. Strategy filed for another 1,666 BTC buy ahead of a crowded U.S. data week.
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White House blames Democrats after Crypto Clarity Act stalls in Senate vote
The White House blamed Senate Democrats for the Crypto Clarity Act's failure after a procedural vote didn't advance the bill, Crypto Briefing reported. LeoDex News couldn't independently verify the statement.
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Coinbase wins CFTC approval to launch its own US derivatives clearinghouse
Coinbase received CFTC approval for Coinbase Clearing LLC, a US derivatives clearinghouse cleared for fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps but not leveraged products, Cointelegraph reported.
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'Crypto king' Aiden Pleterski to represent himself at Ontario fraud trial
Aiden Pleterski, a self-described 'crypto king' accused of defrauding followers of about $30 million, is expected to represent himself when his fraud trial opens Oct. 5 in Ontario.
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Australian senator invites OpenAI's Altman, Anthropic's Amodei to Canberra hearing
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young invited OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei to a Canberra hearing on October 1, after an OpenAI agent accessed a Medicare data portal in June.
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SEC issues new crypto Howey FAQs as Bitget resumes Bitcoin withdrawals
The SEC issued new FAQs on how the Howey test applies to token buybacks, network development and staking receipt tokens, while Bitget resumed BTC withdrawals after a breach affecting nearly $388 million.
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Brazil to require reporting of $10,000 self-custody crypto transfers from Oct. 1
Under Resolution BCB 588, Brazil's central bank-authorized institutions must notify Coaf of crypto transfers of at least $10,000 to or from self-custody wallets from Oct. 1, whether or not the transfer looks suspicious.
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Florida AG sues OpenAI over ChatGPT safety, seeks emergency injunction
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in state court, alleging the company concealed ChatGPT's risks and misled users including minors. The suit seeks an emergency injunction and frames the chatbot as a public nuisance.
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Senate finds Iran used $507M in Tether to evade sanctions
A US Senate investigation found that Iran's Central Bank accumulated at least $507 million in Tether's USDT stablecoin to evade international sanctions, prompting formal records demands and a broader government crackdown dubbed Operation Economic Fury.
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Quebec regulator warns Pump.fun is unregistered and unauthorized
Quebec's financial regulator issued a public warning against Pump.fun on September 25, stating the Solana-based token launcher operates without proper registration or authorization to solicit investors in the province.
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SEC and CFTC Advance Independent Crypto Rules After Senate Blocks Clarity Act
Following the Senate's rejection of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the SEC and CFTC are advancing independent rules to clarify crypto regulation. Bitcoin and major altcoins remain stable near price highs as industry groups mobilize for regulatory clarity.