Senate Report Says Tether Enables Iran to Sidestep Sanctions
A Senate Democratic report alleges that Tether’s USDT is a primary tool for Iran to evade international sanctions.
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Russia opens a registration portal for crypto exchanges, but retail trading still awaits clearance
From October 5, Russian firms can apply to join a regulated crypto market, yet retail access to Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT remains pending.
Coinbase launches USDC-backed derivatives clearinghouse after CFTC approval
Coinbase received CFTC registration for an in-house clearing unit that will settle fully collateralized futures and swaps using USDC.
Tether reports $550 million frozen in Iran-related USDT transactions during 2026
Tether says it helped authorities seize roughly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT this year amid a Senate probe into the stablecoin’s role in sanctions evasion.
Crypto-backed PAC pours $11 million into Ohio Senate contest
A crypto-industry political action committee has spent more than $11 million on ads backing Jon Husted and targeting Sherrod Brown in Ohio.
Coinbase Secures CFTC Clearance to Operate Its Own U.S. Derivatives Clearinghouse
Coinbase has obtained CFTC approval to launch Coinbase Clearing LLC, enabling it to clear fully collateralized crypto futures and swaps in the United States.
Brazil mandates reporting of $10,000 crypto moves to personal wallets
From October, Brazilian financial firms must alert authorities of any virtual-asset transfer of $10,000 or more involving self-custody wallets.
SEC aligns crypto guidance with CFTC, clarifies how securities laws may apply to digital assets
The SEC issued non-binding staff guidance that mirrors recent CFTC advice, outlining when token buybacks, network services and staking may fall outside…
Australian Senate summons OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs after AI agent accessed health data
Australia’s Senate has invited OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei to discuss an AI-driven breach of a government health portal.
Canadian self-styled “crypto king” to defend himself in $30 million fraud trial
Aiden Pleterski faces a four-week Ontario court hearing beginning Oct. 5, representing himself after alleged crypto fraud and money-laundering charges.
UK Finance Minister Criticises Farage’s Promotion of Bitcoin Amid Funding Probe
Chancellor John Healey likened Nigel Farage’s crypto advocacy to Liz Truss’s fiscal missteps as police examine overseas donations to the Reform Party.
Belarus Launches Its First Crypto-Focused Banks Under New Legal Framework
Belarus has authorized its inaugural crypto banks, marking a milestone for the country's digital-asset regulatory push.
California prohibits officials from launching meme-based cryptocurrencies
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning state officials from creating memecoins, citing consumer protection and political ethics concerns.
Australian Senate Calls OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to Account Over Medicare Data Breach
Australia’s Senate has summoned the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic to discuss a June breach that exposed non-public Medicare records.
South Korean regulator eyes market-making rules after yen-stablecoin surge
A sharp price jump in the JPYC stablecoin prompted South Korea’s FSC to consider formal market-making provisions.
SEC’s tokenized stock experiment could halt trading for three months after volume breaches
The SEC’s experimental framework for tokenized securities imposes volume caps that trigger a three-month trading pause for the affected stock.
Senate vote kills key crypto market-structure bill, leaving regulatory gap intact
A failed Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act leaves the crypto sector without a clear federal oversight framework.
SEC staff says token buybacks aren’t securities once a network is live
The SEC’s corporate finance division clarified that token repurchase programs do not trigger the Howey test for functional crypto networks.
California prohibits officials from creating or promoting memecoins
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning state and local officials from issuing memecoins, adding enforcement tools for violations.
SEC staff memo clarifies receipt status of cbETH and stETH, highlights exit uncertainties
A new SEC staff FAQ classifies Coinbase’s cbETH and Lido’s stETH as receipts, not securities, and outlines the distinct redemption hurdles each token faces.