Cicely LaMothe, a pro-crypto official at the SEC, has retired after 24 years of service, concluding a tenure that included shaping the agency’s crypto guidance and facing congressional scrutiny.
The UK plans to regulate crypto like traditional finance by 2027, with FCA proposals shaping trading platforms, DeFi, and oversight of political donations.
Binance has suspended Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian users due to regulatory changes, affecting users who rely on Bifinity services for fiat-to-crypto conversions.
Margex, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, expands its trading options with the listing of several new trading pairs, including high-demand assets.
India has emerged as the global leader in cryptocurrency adoption, surpassing both China and the United States, driven by regulatory clarity and increased interest from investors.
HNUT, a Solana-based meme coin, collapses by 99% shortly after launch, raising concerns about a bundled rug pull. Blockchain security firm PeckShield flags the token, highlighting the risks in the Solana meme coin ecosystem.
ZachXBT exposes a Canadian scammer who stole $2 million through a fake Coinbase support operation, highlighting the importance of vigilance in the cryptocurrency space.
Representative Maxine Waters requests a House Financial Services Committee hearing with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins over dropped crypto cases, citing concerns about regulatory independence and investor protection rollbacks.
South Korea’s comprehensive crypto law has been delayed to 2026 due to a deadlock over stablecoin issuance rules, raising concerns about market stability and innovation.
Rep. Maxine Waters demands an SEC oversight hearing to address concerns over the agency’s approach to regulating the crypto industry, following the dropping of major cases against Coinbase and Binance.