Russia Passes Bill Allowing Bitcoin For Cross-Border Trade
Russia’s State Duma has passed the first reading of a crypto regulation bill that classifies cryptocurrencies as property and allows...
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Russia’s State Duma advances bill regulating crypto market, phasing out P2P transactions
Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament, has advanced a draft law on its first reading aimed at regulating...
Russia’s State Duma passes crypto bill, Bitcoin demand may rise
Russia’s State Duma passed the crypto regulation bill in its first reading. Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April sits at 66%...
Justin Sun sues Trump-linked World Liberty over disputed token freeze and governance proposal
Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has taken legal action in a California federal court against World Liberty Financial, a...
Ripple CEO Praises SEC’s New Direction as US Crypto Markets Brace for Regulatory Reset
Key Takeaways: Brad Garlinghouse linked changing SEC policy to improving sentiment in U.S. crypto markets. Paul Atkins pointed to clearer...
New York AG Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Illegal Prediction Market Gambling Claims
Key Takeaways: Reuters reported that New York AG Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini on April 21 for operating unlicensed...
SEC Chair Drives Pro-Crypto Agenda as Innovation Exemption Nears for On-Chain Securities Trading
Key Takeaways: Atkins outlined a sharper SEC push for clearer crypto oversight. CFTC coordination could ease market friction for digital...
Historic First Year: SEC Under Atkins Resets Crypto Policy With Focus on Clarity and Growth
Key Takeaways: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Mike Selig stated that the SEC had “ended regulation by enforcement” and...
No More Suing: SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy
Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a new 3-pillar “ACT” strategy...
Startale Group Anchors in Abu Dhabi Following Selection for Hub71+ Digital Assets Program
Key Takeaways: Startale Group joins Hub71’s 18th cohort to anchor operations within the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The move and...
Crypto Is ‘Really Top on Our List’ — SEC Debuts Podcast Outlining Priorities
Key Takeaways: Commissioner Uyeda also outlined broader regulatory priorities, emphasizing a return to the agency’s core mission of investor protection,...
This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)
This Week in Crypto LawThe opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week...
FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks
Key Takeaways: FATF increased pressure on jurisdictions to enforce crypto standards faster. Stablecoins face sharper scrutiny as illicit finance risks...
SEC charges Bitcoin Latinum founder over alleged $16M investor fraud
The US SEC brought enforcement action against Donald G. Basile and his companies, GIBF GP, Inc. and Monsoon Blockchain Corporation,...
Deutsche Börse buys $200M stake in Kraken; UK starts crypto regulation consultation
Deutsche Börse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken, and the UK launched a crypto regulation consultation. Bitcoin’s price prediction...
