UK Parliament with cryptocurrency symbols representing the political donations ban
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UK Crypto Donations Ban: Government Advances Critical Moratorium to Protect Election Integrity

LONDON, March 26, 2026 – The United Kingdom government is advancing significant legislation to implement a temporary ban on political donations made through cryptocurrencies, marking a decisive move to safeguard electoral integrity against potential foreign interference. This development follows an independent review and mounting pressure from security-focused parliamentarians concerned about untraceable political funding. UK Government […]

Bitcoin Depot's new CEO Alex Holmes, a former MoneyGram executive, leading the company during state regulatory challenges.
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Bitcoin Depot Appoints Compliance Veteran as CEO Amid Intensifying State Regulatory Scrutiny

In a decisive leadership shift, Bitcoin Depot has appointed former MoneyGram chief executive Alex Holmes as its new CEO, a move that comes as the cryptocurrency ATM operator faces escalating regulatory enforcement actions from multiple U.S. states over consumer protection and anti-money laundering concerns. The Atlanta-based company announced the immediate change on March 25, 2026, […]

SEC regulatory authority in cryptocurrency enforcement questioned during congressional hearing
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SEC Crypto Enforcement Crisis: Lawmaker Warns ‘No Cop on the Beat’ Under Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A senior U.S. lawmaker delivered a stark warning this week about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation, claiming the agency has effectively abandoned its enforcement role under the Trump administration. Representative Stephen Lynch (D-MA) told a House subcommittee that the SEC has become a diminished regulatory force in the […]

SEC proposed crypto interpretation document under White House review for digital asset regulation
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SEC Crypto Interpretation: Critical Regulatory Shift Sent to White House for Final Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 23, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a significant step toward clarifying cryptocurrency regulation by sending a proposed interpretive notice to the White House for review. This development could fundamentally reshape how federal securities laws apply to digital assets across the United States. SEC Crypto Interpretation Reaches […]

SEC headquarters with blockchain elements representing crypto asset regulatory clarification
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SEC Declares Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities: Landmark Regulatory Clarity Emerges

In a significant regulatory development that provides long-awaited clarity for the digital asset industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on March 17, 2026, that most cryptocurrency tokens will not be classified as securities under federal law. This interpretive notice represents a central shift in how American financial regulators approach blockchain-based assets, potentially reshaping […]

Bitcoin Depot kiosk suspended amid Connecticut regulatory action and declining revenue.
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Bitcoin Depot Suspended in Connecticut as 2026 Revenue Outlook Plummets

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut banking regulators have suspended Bitcoin Depot’s operations, delivering a significant blow to the cryptocurrency ATM provider as it warns of a sharply weaker 2026 revenue outlook amid mounting legal challenges across multiple states. The action, taken on March 9, 2026, by the state’s Consumer Credit Division, cites alleged violations of money […]

SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposing crypto safe harbor exemptions at a Washington D.C. event.
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SEC Crypto Exemptions: Chair Paul Atkins Unveils Essential ‘Safe Harbor’ Proposal for Regulatory Clarity

In a significant move for the digital asset industry, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has formally proposed creating “safe harbor” exemptions for cryptocurrency companies, aiming to provide much-needed regulatory clarity and bespoke pathways for compliant capital formation within the United States as of March 2026. SEC Chair Details Three-Pronged Safe Harbor […]

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce speaking about disclosure rules and tokenized securities innovation exemption at SEC hearing
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Breaking: SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ Demands Simpler Disclosure Rules, Flags Tokenization Debate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 13, 2026: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered a significant policy address today urging fundamental reforms to corporate disclosure requirements while highlighting the growing debate around tokenized securities. During a speech to the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, the commissioner known as “Crypto Mom” for her supportive stance toward […]

SEC and CFTC regulatory memorandum signing for coordinated cryptocurrency market oversight
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Breaking: SEC and CFTC Forge Historic Crypto Regulation Pact to End ‘Turf Wars’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark move that could reshape America’s financial regulatory environment, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, committing to coordinated oversight of cryptocurrency markets and other financial sectors. The agreement represents a deliberate shift […]

SEC and CFTC memorandum signing for coordinated cryptocurrency regulation and market oversight.
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Breaking: SEC, CFTC Forge Historic Pact to Harmonize Crypto Regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark move on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a binding memorandum of understanding to synchronize their oversight of cryptocurrency and other financial markets. This agreement directly addresses years of jurisdictional conflict that industry leaders claim stifled American […]