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Justin Sun after SEC settlement ending $10 million cryptocurrency lawsuit

Breaking: SEC Settles Justin Sun Case for $10M, Ending 3-Year Crypto Legal Battle

March 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission formally closed its high-profile enforcement action against cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun on Thursday, July 17, 2026, in Manhattan federal court. The agency accepted a $10 million settlement from Sun’s company Rainberry, concluding a three-year legal battle that accused Sun and his entities of selling unregistered securities and orchestrating a […]

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Critical OCC Ruling Advances Ripple’s U.S. Banking Access Plans

March 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a central move for cryptocurrency integration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) confirmed on March 15, 2026, that national trust banks may now conduct a broader range of non-fiduciary activities. This regulatory expansion directly advances Ripple’s U.S. banking access strategy, potentially bridging a longstanding gap between digital asset […]

UK FCA stablecoin sandbox testing with four selected fintech firms in a regulatory meeting.

UK FCA Stablecoins: Regulator Reveals Four Firms for Critical Sandbox Testing Before 2027 Rules

February 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

London, United Kingdom: In a pivotal move for the nation’s digital asset future, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially selected four firms to participate in a landmark stablecoin testing program. The regulator named Monee, ReStabilise, Revolut, and VVTX as the participants for its Regulatory Sandbox, with testing scheduled to commence in the first […]

Senator Blumenthal launches inquiry into $1.7B Binance transfers linked to Iran, highlighting crypto AML concerns.

Exclusive: Senator Blumenthal Launches Explosive Inquiry into $1.7B Binance Transfers

February 26, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., March 2025: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has launched a formal inquiry into cryptocurrency giant Binance, demanding answers over reports alleging the platform processed approximately $1.7 billion in transactions with entities linked to Iran. This explosive development revives intense scrutiny of the exchange’s historical anti-money laundering (AML) failures and places its standing with […]

South Korea proposes a new law requiring financial influencers to disclose crypto holdings for investor transparency.

New Crypto Law: South Korea Proposes Mandatory Disclosure of Influencer Holdings

February 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – March 2025: In a significant move to regulate the intersection of social media and finance, South Korea’s ruling party has introduced a pioneering legislative proposal. The new law would mandate that financial influencers, known as ‘finfluencers,’ publicly disclose their personal cryptocurrency holdings and any promotional compensation received. This initiative marks a […]

SEC guidance transforms USD stablecoins into cash equivalents for broker-dealers on a trading desk.

SEC Guidance Unlocks Liquidity: USD Stablecoins Now Tradable Cash Equivalents

February 24, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., March 2025: In a key move for digital asset integration, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued formal staff guidance that reclassifies certain USD-pegged stablecoins as cash equivalents for broker-dealer net capital calculations. This SEC guidance provides a clear, albeit cautious, pathway for regulated financial firms to hold these digital assets […]

Austrian FMA blocks KuCoin EU over AML and sanctions compliance failures under MiCA regulation.

Critical: Austrian FMA Blocks KuCoin EU Over Severe Compliance Gaps

February 24, 2026 Jackson Miller

Vienna, Austria – May 2025: In a decisive regulatory move, the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has issued a critical order blocking KuCoin EU from commencing any new business activities. The action, taken under the emerging Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, cites significant failures in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance. This enforcement signals […]

The Clarity Act's potential to trigger an Ethereum super-cycle as prediction markets signal 90% approval odds.

Clarity Act: The Stunning Regulatory Catalyst for a Potential Ethereum Super-Cycle

February 20, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., April 2025: Federal legislative momentum for the Clarity for Digital Tokens Act, commonly called the Clarity Act, has reached a critical inflection point. Prediction markets now signal a 90% confidence level for its passage by March 2026. This unusual probability is shifting market calculus, positioning Ethereum for what analysts describe as a potential […]

Capitol Hill scene illustrating how Trump crypto activity complicates CLARITY Act Senate approval process

Trump Crypto Controversy Complicates Critical CLARITY Act Push, Warns Caitlin Long

February 20, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington D.C., May 2025: The already complex legislative journey of the CLARITY Act faces new political complications. Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long warns that cryptocurrency projects linked to former President Donald Trump’s family have introduced additional strain into delicate Senate negotiations. This development threatens to delay a critical market structure bill, leaving the digital asset […]

Brad Garlinghouse Ripple CEO predicts imminent crypto law passage for stablecoin adoption.

Crypto Law Breakthrough: Ripple CEO Predicts 90% Chance of U.S. Legislation by April

February 20, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., March 2025: The United States is on the precipice of a landmark financial policy shift. In a statement that immediately reverberated through global digital asset markets, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has assigned a 90% probability to the passage of comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure legislation by April. This bold prediction, made during a recent […]