What Russia’s Crypto Regulation Overhaul Means for Investors and Market Access

Russia is preparing a transition in their crypto market regulations, with a new draft bill expected to reach the State Duma during the spring 2026 parliamentary session. Related Reading: Crypto Users Hit By 1,400% Surge In Impersonation Scams, Research Shows The proposal, led by Financial Markets Committee chairman Anatoly Aksakov, would remove digital assets from […]

Crypto Developers Could Get Long-Term Shield Under New Senate Bill

US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden introduced a standalone measure that would protect blockchain developers and other non-custodial infrastructure providers from being treated as money transmitters solely for writing code or maintaining networks. The bill is being filed as the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, a name that also appears in earlier House paperwork filed […]

Out Of Office, Into Crypto: Ex-NYC Mayor Debuts ‘NYC Token’ Memecoin

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new cryptocurrency called “NYC Token” on January 12, 2026, drawing quick attention and equally fast criticism. Related Reading: Stablecoin Panic? Professor Says Banks Are Chasing Myths, Not Facts According to reports, Adams presented the project in Times Square and framed it as a way to support […]

US Senate Prepares For Crypto Market Structure Bill Markup This Week — Here’s What to Expect

After months of intense negotiations involving both political parties, as well as representatives from the crypto industry and traditional banking sectors, the long-awaited week for the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, has arrived.  Crypto journalist Eleanor Terret reported on Monday that ongoing disputes within the industry, partisan disagreements over crucial details, […]

The Ethereum Doomsday Scenario: Inside The Bank Of Italy’s Crisis Simulation

The Bank of Italy ran a technical analysis that asks a stark question: What happens if Ethereum (ETH) falls to zero and stays there? Related Reading: Memecoins Wiped Out As 11.6 Million Tokens Fail In Brutal Year: Research The recently released paper is authored by Claudia Biancotti for the Bank’s Markets, Infrastructures, Payment Systems series. […]

Senator Warren’s Warning: SEC Receives Letter On Potential Losses With Crypto In 401(k) Funds

Senator Elizabeth Warren has reached out directly to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, questioning how the regulatory agency intends to uphold its mandate of investor protection while supporting President Donald Trump’s executive order to allow crypto investments in retirement plans. Warren Against Crypto In Retirement Plans Warren expressed deep concerns in a […]

Tennessee Regulator Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com — Details

Tennessee’s sports betting regulator has ordered Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to cease offering sports betting contracts, bringing focus to the regulatory landscape of event contract exchanges. The agency accused the three major prediction market platforms of violating state gambling laws by operating in Tennessee without the required licenses. Polymarket, Others Threatened With Fines For Offering […]