Regulation

Stylized image of a revoked payment institution licence with a red “REVOKED” stamp, representing Singapore’s enforcement action against crypto firm Bsquared Technology.

Singapore Pulls Bsquared's Crypto Licence in Rare Enforcement Move

Singapore's central bank revoked Bsquared Technology's Major Payment Institution licence on 14 May after finding serious breaches and false statements. Licence revocations of this kind remain rare in the city-state.

By Matthew Curtis • May 21, 2026 • 3 min

ETF Regulation

Trump-Backed Truth Social Pulls Three Crypto ETF Filings

Trump Media's asset manager Yorkville America withdrew three Truth Social crypto ETF filings on Monday, citing a strategy pivot to '40 Act funds. The move ends one of 2026's most-watched crypto ETF attempts before it ever launched.

By Samson Mackeown • May 20, 2026 • 3 min

Illustration of the SEC seal alongside digital stock and crypto symbols, representing the expansion of tokenized US stock trading on crypto venues.

Tokenization Regulation

SEC to Permit Tokenized US Stock Trading on Crypto Venues This Week

The SEC is preparing to publish an innovation exemption this week that would allow crypto-native platforms and DeFi protocols to trade tokenized versions of US stocks under temporary, lighter-touch regulation. It is the most consequential securities policy shift of the Atkins era so far.

By Afshan Rasheed • May 19, 2026 • 4 min

Illustration of DTCC branding, Chainlink symbols and 24/7 collateral graphics connected by blockchain-style chains.

Tokenization RWAs Regulation

DTCC and Chainlink to Launch 24/7 Collateral AppChain by 2026

DTCC has selected Chainlink to power its Collateral AppChain, the post-trade giant's blockchain platform for 24/7 collateral management. The platform is targeted for Q4 2026 launch and could reshape one of Wall Street's slowest legacy workflows.

By Sonia Paganuzzi • May 13, 2026 • 3 min

Illustration of Crypto.com branding alongside Dubai landmarks and crypto payment symbols representing licensed government crypto payments in the UAE.

Regulation Stablecoins

Crypto.com Secures UAE License for Dubai Government Crypto Payments

Crypto.com has become the first crypto exchange to win a Stored Value Facilities license from the UAE central bank, opening a regulated route for UAE residents to pay Dubai government fees using digital assets. Emirates and Dubai Duty Free could be next.

By Shoaib Ali • May 12, 2026 • 4 min

Illustration of a futuristic Solana network landscape with an upward arrow symbolizing the Alpenglow consensus upgrade.

Solana Regulation

Solana Alpenglow Testing: Major SOL Consensus Upgrade Goes Live

Solana developer Anza confirmed on Monday that Alpenglow, the largest consensus overhaul in the network's history, is now live on a community test cluster. Mainnet could follow as soon as next quarter.

By Samson Mackeown • May 12, 2026 • 3 min

Glitch-style illustration of a large neon Bitcoin symbol beside gold bars and a gold coin, with digital distortion effects representing the Bitcoin-versus-gold debasement trade.

Bitcoin ETF Regulation

JPMorgan Says Bitcoin Is Winning the Debasement Trade From Gold

JPMorgan analysts say Bitcoin is taking market share from gold as investors hedge against fiat debasement. Bitcoin ETFs have seen three straight months of inflows while gold ETFs are still recovering from March outflows. Goldman disagrees.

By Shoaib Ali • May 10, 2026 • 3 min

Falling chart arrow crashing into blocks with a judge’s gavel, symbolizing WLFI token collapse and defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun.

Legal Regulation

Trump-Linked WLFI Sues Justin Sun for Defamation Amid 81% Token Crash

World Liberty Financial has sued Justin Sun for defamation in Florida, accusing the Tron founder of spreading false claims after his own lawsuit over frozen WLFI tokens

By Sonia Paganuzzi • May 06, 2026 • 3 min

Markets Regulation

Musk Calls Most Crypto Scams as X Expands Crypto Market Feed

Elon Musk told an Oakland jury that most cryptocurrencies are scams, even as X expands Cashtags, a real-time stock and crypto feed that pushes the platform deeper into market data.

By Soonhan Rani • May 04, 2026 • 3 min

Magnifying glass inspecting a blockchain cube with Polymarket-style symbols, representing Chainalysis monitoring prediction markets for insider trading.

Prediction Markets Regulation

Polymarket Taps Chainalysis to Hunt Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

Polymarket is adding Chainalysis surveillance tools to monitor trading, flag insider activity and give regulators blockchain-verified evidence when market rules are breached.

By Afshan Rasheed • May 01, 2026 • 3 min

Gavel striking a crypto symbol with handcuffs and barriers, representing legal action and a lifetime ban in the crypto industry.

Crypto Crime Legal Regulation

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Hit With Lifetime Crypto Ban

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky has been banned from crypto for life and ordered to pay $10 million, with a suspended $4.7 billion FTC judgment still hanging over him.

By Sonia Paganuzzi • May 01, 2026 • 2 min

Stylized image of a crypto ATM with Bitcoin symbols and cash, representing Canada proposing a ban on crypto kiosks over fraud and money laundering concerns.

Bitcoin Regulation

Canada Proposes Ban on Crypto ATMs Over Scams and Money Laundering

Canada has proposed banning crypto ATMs after warning the kiosks have become a primary channel for scammers and money launderers, even as Canadians would still be able to buy crypto through brick-and-mortar money services businesses.

By Samson Mackeown • Apr 29, 2026 • 3 min