This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 19, 2026)
This Week in Crypto LawThe opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week...
Regulation
South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO
Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns...
South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO
Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns...
Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week
Key Takeaways: AG Emiliou found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with the EU’s Brussels I bis Regulation on April 23. Malta’s...
Crypto Taxes Are Next After CLARITY Act, Says Patrick Wilson
Momentum is building in Washington for the proposed CLARITY Act, a bipartisan crypto regulation bill that lawmakers say could bring...
Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts
Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms...
Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts
Key Takeaways: Singapore Police Force expanded crypto crackdown on scam-related crypto activity. Coinbase, Gemini, Upbit, and Coinhako among the firms...
Declare Your Crypto or Face Jail: South Africa’s Aggressive New Capital Flow Rules
Key Takeaways South African Treasury draft rules require visitors to declare crypto or face up to 5 years in prison....
CLARITY Act Gains New Urgency as More Than 100 Crypto Organizations Urge Senate Action
Key Takeaways: Over 100 organizations back CLARITY Act, pushing faster U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle among signatories warning...
SEC Faces Mounting Pressure to Turn DeFi Guidance Into Formal Rules
Key Takeaways: Over 30 crypto industry participants urged SEC to formalize DeFi guidance. Regulatory ambiguity around SEC broker rules threatens...
UK watchdog leads first crackdown on illegal crypto trading in London
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has led its first coordinated operation against illegal peer to peer crypto trading, targeting eight...
Eric Trump mocks Justin Sun’s lawsuit, and his $6M banana stunt
Eric Trump said Justin Sun’s lawsuit against World Liberty Financial is “ridiculous,” but not as ridiculous as the $6 million...
Russia’s Sberbank Ready to Enter Crypto Trading as Russia Moves Toward Regulation
Sberbank will provide access to crypto trading once regulation and organized exchange trading begin, Senior Vice President and Head of...
Uzbekistan launches tax-free crypto mining hub to attract foreign investment
Uzbekistan is launching a special area in Karakalpakstan called “Besqala Mining Valley” where crypto mining is officially regulated and allowed...
Russia’s State Duma Officially Recognizes Crypto as Property, but Bans Domestic Usage
Russia’s State Duma passed the country’s long-awaited crypto regulation bill in its first reading on April 22, 2026, formally recognizing...
