Topic: #regulatory
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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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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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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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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.
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Payward Builds Unified Crypto-Equities Infrastructure With $2.65B in Acquisitions
Payward, Kraken's parent company, is transforming itself into financial infrastructure through $2.65 billion in acquisitions and major investments from Nasdaq and Deutsche Börse, aiming to bridge crypto and traditional equity markets—but regulatory and integration risks remain steep.
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Trump, Johnson convene tech CEOs on AI policy at White House summit
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with technology CEOs on September 29, 2026, to shape US artificial intelligence policy. The summit reflects competing visions: Trump favors minimal regulation to compete with China, while Johnson advocates for industry self-regulation paired with measured federal oversight.
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New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed gambling operation
New York's attorney general and governor filed a lawsuit against Polymarket on Wednesday, accusing the prediction market of operating without a license and exposing New Yorkers to gambling harms. The state is seeking to bar the platform from the state and impose fines.
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NG.CASH raises $15M from Blockchain Capital for Brazil crypto expansion
NG.CASH, a São Paulo-based fintech serving 10 million users, raised $15 million led by Blockchain Capital to scale consumer credit and pursue digital asset licensing in Brazil, bringing total funding to over $65 million since 2021.
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ESMA Makes AI and Tokenization EU Supervisory Priority for 2027
The European Securities and Markets Authority will make AI and tokenization a Union Strategic Supervisory Priority in 2027, requiring national regulators to map firm practices and develop common oversight approaches.
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CFTC Chair Signals Regulatory Shift Toward Mass Tokenization
CFTC Chair Michael Selig has advised regulators to prepare for significant mass tokenization in financial markets, saying the shift could bring more change to financial systems than the previous several decades combined. The remarks signal a regulatory pivot toward accommodating tokenized assets.
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Major banks warn AI shopping agents outpace fraud protections
A consortium of major banks including Bank of America, NatWest, and Capital One released a joint report on September 22, 2026, warning that AI shopping agents pose regulatory and security risks, and calling for mandatory disclosure requirements and stronger consumer protections.
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Meta challenges Ofcom's Online Safety Act fee structure
Meta filed a judicial review in London's High Court to contest how Ofcom calculates fees and penalties under the Online Safety Act, arguing the system forces the company to bear a disproportionate share of regulatory costs based on global revenue rather than UK earnings.
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Coinbase files CFTC application for single-stock perpetual futures
Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to offer 24/5 perpetual futures contracts on roughly 50 to 60 US stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Nvidia, pending regulatory approval.
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Bitcoin surges past $81K on SEC tokenized securities exemption
Bitcoin rose 6% on September 18 to cross $81,000, driven by the SEC's new tokenized securities exemption and declining oil prices. The move marked a sharp reversal from mid-week consolidation, with spot ETF inflows and short liquidations amplifying the rally.
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SEC Opens Five-Year Pathway for Tokenized US Stocks on Blockchain
The SEC's Innovation Exemption allows regulated US stocks to trade on blockchain-native venues for five years, arriving two days after the Senate blocked the CLARITY Act crypto bill. The framework opens the $77 trillion US stock market to decentralized trading mechanics.
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Aave's Kulechov pitches DeFi "Uber path" after Senate blocks CLARITY Act
Aave founder Stani Kulechov called on DeFi to build mass-market products and become politically indispensable after senators rejected the CLARITY Act's path to a floor vote. His strategy reveals how Aave's consumer-grade design could sidestep regulatory oversight.
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SEC Grants Five-Year Innovation Exemption for Tokenized Stock Trading
The SEC issued a temporary Innovation Exemption on September 17 allowing qualified venues to trade tokenized National Market System stocks on public blockchains through permissioned AMM pools, with strict safeguards requiring tokens to convey full shareholder rights and liquidity providers to be US entities.
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NOPAL vault surpasses $100M in AUM, tokenizing Brazilian credit card receivables
The Nest BlackOpal LiquidStone II Vault (nOPAL) reached $100M in assets under management, tokenizing Brazilian credit card receivables and distributing yields across five blockchains. The vault's bankruptcy-remote structure and audited smart contracts offer DeFi investors access to real-world assets with yields in the 8–12% APY range.
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SEC approves temporary framework for tokenized stock trading onchain
The SEC approved a temporary exemption allowing a limited number of venues to trade tokenized shares of US stocks onchain, marking a cautious step toward blockchain-based securities markets while regulators study the technology's impact.
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Chris Land leads Senate crypto bill negotiations as regulatory clarity looms
Chris Land, newly appointed staff director of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, has assumed lead negotiator role for a Senate cryptocurrency bill. His Wyoming legislative background on digital assets signals potential progress toward clearer U.S. crypto regulation.
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Orlen loses $400M in Venezuelan oil scheme routed through crypto
Poland's state oil refiner Orlen lost approximately $400 million in a failed crude purchase from Venezuela, with money converted to cryptocurrency and routed through Dubai intermediaries. Three former executives face charges of negligent supervision.