Law and Order
SEC Says Tokenized Assets Are Securities First, Technology Second
The SEC said Wednesday blockchain-based recordkeeping does not alter investor protections, while leaving unresolved how crypto-native products fit into existing law.Japanese Banking Giant’s Crypto Subsidiary Applies for US Banking Charter
A Swiss subsidiary of Japanese investment banking giant Nomura is the latest crypto firm to seek a U.S. national bank charter from ...Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High in 2025, With Russian Stablecoin Playing Key Role: TRM Labs
Some $158 billion worth of illicit crypto traded last year, and much of that activity came from just one source: a ruble-pegged ...WhatsApp Lawsuit Draws Skepticism From Cryptographers, Privacy Lawyers
A proposed class action accusing Meta of accessing WhatsApp messages is drawing early skepticism from experts, claiming it lacks evidence.EU Investigates X Over Alleged Failures to Curb Illegal Grok AI Content
The probe will examine whether the platform adequately assessed risks tied to Grok’s rollout and complied with its obligations under EU law.DOJ Flags Three Crypto Cases in ‘America First’ Push Against Fraud
The Justice Department ramps up crypto fraud enforcement as scams surge, losses hit record highs, and AI aids financial crime.White House Says ‘Memes Will Continue’ After Allegedly Altering Woman’s Arrest Photo
The White House came under scrutiny for sharing a modified arrest image on X, as the administration pushes tougher limits on manipulated ...Trump Makes Good on Threat, Sues JPMorgan for $5 Billion Over Debanking
The president previously said the Biden administration was primarily to blame for banks dropping him as a client, not bank executives themselves.Crypto Market Bill Heads to Senate Agriculture Markup Amid Banking Committee Delays
The Agriculture Committee is moving ahead on crypto legislation despite a lack of bipartisan agreement, even as the Banking Committee slows its ...CFTC Faces Tough Crypto Mandate With Fewer Staff, Inspector General Says
Expanding the CFTC’s authority would require new staff, technical expertise, and data systems as the agency’s workforce continues to shrink.

















