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California regulators fine Nexo $500K for unlicensed crypto lending operations
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Nexo’s $500K Fine: California’s Stern Warning to Unlicensed Crypto Lenders

January 16, 2026 Jackson Miller

California regulators delivered a significant enforcement action this week, imposing a $500,000 penalty on cryptocurrency lender Nexo for operating without a license and violating state consumer protection laws. This decisive move by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) highlights the escalating regulatory scrutiny facing the digital asset industry as authorities work to establish […]

SEC crypto investigations face political interference allegations as Democrats question dropped cases
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SEC Crypto Investigations: Democrats Allege Shocking Political Interference in Dropped Cases

January 15, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2025: A group of U.S. Democratic House members has leveled serious allegations against the Securities and Exchange Commission, claiming the agency halted major cryptocurrency investigations amid industry donations to Trump administration allies. This development represents a significant escalation in the ongoing debate about political influence on financial regulation. SEC Crypto Investigations […]

South Korea FIU regulatory action on cryptocurrency VASPs and compliance enforcement
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VASP Fines: South Korea’s FIU Unleashes 77% Penalty Haul on Crypto Sector

January 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

SEOUL, South Korea – In a stark demonstration of regulatory priority, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in South Korea faced a disproportionate 77% of all Financial Intelligence Unit fines over 28 months, despite representing just 4.2% of total cases. This enforcement data, exclusively reported by Digital Asset, reveals a targeted regulatory approach toward the cryptocurrency […]