Policy, courts and regulators shaping crypto around the world.
The SEC fined Zoe Financial $450,000 for failing to disclose a conflict of interest related to its Zoe Wealth platform for nearly two years, violating the Advisers Act.
Coinbase received CFTC approval to launch Coinbase Clearing LLC, its US-based derivatives clearing organization, allowing it to clear fully collateralized futures, options, and swaps.
Tether reports freezing approximately $550 million in Iran-linked USD₮ during 2026, aligning with expanded U.S. sanctions and facing Senate criticism over wallet blocking.
![Tether reports approximately $550 million in Iran-linked [ticker USDT] freezes](https://coinscoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/article-1090-200x130.png)
The CFTC has filed a complaint against Cash FX Group S.A. and others, alleging a $950 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 400,000 accounts, with less than 1% of funds directed to actual forex tra
![CFTC complaint cites [ticker BTC] in alleged $950M Cash FX scheme](https://coinscoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/article-1059-200x130.png)
The Sixth Circuit ruled against Kalshi's sports contracts, deepening a circuit split on whether prediction markets are commodities or gambling, with Kalshi now losing two of three circuit decisions.
SEC filings reveal how insider trading information about the Y-mAbs acquisition traveled through an extended family, leading to $34,244.86 in illicit profits.
The CFTC updated its crypto FAQs on September 24, addressing tokenized funds and blockchain-based recordkeeping for registrants and registered entities.
The Federal Reserve Board has opened two GENIUS Act proposals for public comment, outlining reserve, capital, and ID rules for payment stablecoin issuers it supervises.
Aave is considering seven Coinbase B20 tokenized equities as collateral for a new Aave V4 Base market, allowing USDC borrowing against them, pending resolution of custody and vesting issues.
A motion in the FTX multidistrict litigation seeks more time to serve process, with responses due October 7; Fenwick's $54M settlement awaits approval.
