This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)
This Week in Crypto LawThe opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final...
Regulation
How Japan’s Crypto Travel Rule Amendment Gives FSA New Transaction Surveillance Powers
Key Takeaways: On April 25, 2025, Japan FSA added 30 jurisdictions to its crypto travel rule network. Japan’s 58-market scope...
Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks
Key Takeaways: Japan’s Financial Services Agency reframes crypto as core finance, accelerating mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin and digital assets gain clearer...
Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework
Key Takeaways: JVCEA Green List spans 30+ tokens, with FSA backing enabling faster exchange listings. FSA and JVCEA alignment accelerates...
Banking group pushes back on Coinbase trust charter approval over consumer risks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has criticized the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) conditional approval...
CFTC and DOJ Sue 3 States as Jurisdiction Battle Raises Stakes for Prediction Markets
CFTC-DOJ Lawsuits Target State Control Over Prediction MarketsThe agencies aim to protect exclusive federal jurisdiction and prevent conflicting state rules...
Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court
U.S. Government Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Rules, Seeks Permanent InjunctionThe complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the...
Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Australian government passed new legislation requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians to acquire financial services licenses. This mandate applies...
US Treasury Seeks Industry Input as Stablecoin Regulation Enters Federal Rulemaking Phase
Treasury Invites Public Feedback on Framework Bridging State and Federal StablecoinIt creates a federal framework while allowing compliant state-regulated issuers...
CFTC Finalizes Settlement With Former FTX Engineer, Imposes $3.7M Disgorgement
Court Order Concludes CFTC Case Against FTX’s Former Head of EngineeringThe CFTC imposed bans and disgorgement while reducing further penalties...
US Labor Department Eyes 401(k) Crypto Access, Bitcoin Considered In New Rule
The US Labor Department published a proposed regulation on Monday intended to give 401(k) participants access to alternative investments, including...
Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties
Warren Targets Bitmain, Trump CryptoLawmakers cite national security risks tied to foreign-linked mining hardware and supply chains.Officials are assessing whether...
US Senators Unleash New Bill Driving Bitcoin Mining Expansion and Cementing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
US Bitcoin MiningIt promotes U.S.-based mining expansion and strengthens digital infrastructure resilience.It positions bitcoinIt addresses supply chain risks and limits...
New Crypto PAC Targets US Digital Asset Legislation With Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Support
BLF PAC Launches With Crypto Industry BackingThe fund, known as BLF, is structured as a hybrid PAC. That means it...
Kalshi Approved for Margin Trading After Affiliate Kinetic Markets Gets FCM Registration
Kalshi Margin Trading ApprovedThe NFA filing lists Kinetic Markets as both an FCM and swap firm. Bloomberg was the first...
