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AML Fines Hit $1B in 2025, Surpassing SEC Crackdowns
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AML Fines Hit $1B in 2025, Surpassing SEC Crackdowns

AML fines surged to $1.06B in H1 2025, overtaking SEC actions as the dominant regulatory risk for crypto firms, per CertiK's report.

Thailand SEC Proposes Crypto Derivatives Expansion
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Thailand SEC Proposes Crypto Derivatives Expansion

Thailand's SEC seeks input on rule changes allowing crypto firms to offer futures directly, aiming to boost market access and align with global standards.

Warren Accuses SEC Chair Atkins of Misleading Congress on Enforcement Drop
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Warren Accuses SEC Chair Atkins of Misleading Congress on Enforcement Drop

Senator Elizabeth Warren claims SEC Chair Paul Atkins may have deliberately misled Congress about plummeting enforcement activity under Trump administration.

SEC Exempts Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets From Broker Registration
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SEC Exempts Self-Custodial Crypto Wallets From Broker Registration

SEC staff guidance clarifies that non-custodial wallet interfaces won't need broker-dealer registration if they meet specific criteria. Exemption lasts five years.

Senate, IRS, and SEC Present Key Crypto Regulatory Updates
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Senate, IRS, and SEC Present Key Crypto Regulatory Updates

The U.S. Senate, IRS, and SEC have unveiled significant developments affecting the cryptocurrency market, including a market structure draft, staking tax guidance, and a project focusing on crypto framework.

White House Digital Asset Report and SEC's Project Crypto Highlight US Regulatory Updates
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White House Digital Asset Report and SEC's Project Crypto Highlight US Regulatory Updates

The White House and SEC are spearheading new initiatives in crypto regulation with a focus on digital assets and securities, impacting the U.S. financial landscape.

SEC Urged to Provide Safe Harbor for Blockchain Apps Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
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SEC Urged to Provide Safe Harbor for Blockchain Apps Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

A16z crypto proposes a safe harbor for blockchain apps to avoid misclassification as brokers, urging the SEC to clarify regulatory guidelines for decentralized finance and NFT interfaces.

US Crypto Regulation Evolves: GENIUS & CLARITY Acts, SEC Staking Clarifications, and More
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US Crypto Regulation Evolves: GENIUS & CLARITY Acts, SEC Staking Clarifications, and More

The US crypto regulatory landscape is shifting with developments such as the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, SEC's stance on staking, and updated 401(k) guidance, according to a16z crypto.

SEC Urged to Support Staking in U.S. Crypto Landscape
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SEC Urged to Support Staking in U.S. Crypto Landscape

An analysis of the SEC's impact on staking in the U.S., highlighting potential steps to enhance blockchain security and innovation through supportive regulation.

SEC's Crypto Rulemaking: A Call for Tailored Regulations
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SEC's Crypto Rulemaking: A Call for Tailored Regulations

The SEC's application of traditional market rules to crypto has sparked debate. Tailored regulations are suggested to address crypto's unique features, fostering innovation while ensuring investor protection.

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