DOJ opened a compensation process for OneCoin victims, offering more than $40 million from the $4 billion fraud.
Crypto exchange Coinone has been fined $3.5 million and hit with a three-month partial suspension over AML violations in South Korea.
The U.S. Treasury's sanctions agency and its financial crimes bureau released a joint rule proposal for stablecoin issuers.
Officials said the measures aim to target the financial infrastructure behind scams, including platforms used to sell stolen data.
UK lawmakers call for immediate ban on crypto political donations, citing high risks and proposing binding moratorium.
U.S Treasury sanctioned DPRK IT facilitators linked to crypto laundering networks that generated nearly $800 million for Pyongyang in 2024.
The court ordered plaintiffs to file a revised complaint that clearly links defendants’ conduct to the injuries claimed in the lawsuit.
JPMorgan allegedly served as the “exclusive vehicle” for a $328 million crypto Ponzi, funneling $253 million into Goliath Ventures.
Pakistan passed the Virtual Assets Act, establishing a statutory digital asset regulator and introducing criminal penalties nationwide.
The complaint centers on custody disclosures tied to bankruptcy risk, whether Coinbase listed tokens that could be securities and deficiencies in the company’s AML program.
U.S. officials said they froze and seized roughly $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Chinese scam networks targeting Americans.
Australian police have charged a 42-year-old man over his role in an alleged $3.5 million crypto scam targeting 190 elderly victims.
One exchange has processed at least $11 billion in crypto from an office in the same building previously occupied by sanctioned exchange Garantex.
Daren Li received a 20-year sentence after admitting involvement in a $73.6 million crypto laundering conspiracy but remains a fugitive.
And the more significant challenge is securing enough Democratic support in the Senate for the crypto legislation, TD Cowen added.
The sanctions mark the first time digital asset platforms were sanctioned directly by the U.S. government in relation to the Iranian government's actions.
South Korean authorities allege three individuals laundered $101.7 million in crypto through illegal foreign exchange transactions.
Chainalysis said Iran’s crypto ecosystem topped $7.78 billion in 2025 as IRGC-linked activity grew and BTC withdrawals surged during unrest.
Brian Garry Sewell sentenced to three years for defrauding investors of $2.9 million and laundering $5.4 million.
The South Korean regulator slapped Korbit with a compliance penalty as the crypto exchange conducts talks to be bought by Mirae Asset.
The DOJ seized $15 million in Tether in order to return the funds to their rightful owners as part of an ongoing campaign against North Korean hackers.
Canada's FINTRAC said the exchange failed to report thousands of high-risk crypto transactions tied to darknet markets and Iranian transfers.
Failure to meet the requirements set by ACPR could compromise an exchange's ability to get a MiCA license from France.
In a letter sent to AG Pam Bondi on Thursday, Senators argue the DOJ and Treasury Department did not adequately reply to earlier questions.
The New York State Department of Financial Services directed banks to use blockchain analytics to combat illegal activities.
Binance agreed to a compliance monitorship as part of its plea deal with the DOJ in 2023 over money-laundering and sanctions violations.
A federal banking regulatory agency has dropped its consent order against Anchorage Digital over concerns about its AML program.
Dubai has officially cemented its position at the forefront of global crypto regulation. This bold regulatory step positions Dubai as a global trailblazer in shaping the future of institutional crypto markets and blending innovation with compliance. As jurisdictions around the world debate how to handle digital assets, Dubai is already laying the groundwork for the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Why This Approval Matters For Global Financial Markets The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has officially approved the first-ever cryptocurrency options license, marking it a breakthrough moment for the emirate region’s rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem. Related Reading: China Greenlights Launch Of Its First Crypto Stablecoin—Report As highlighted in the press release, the permit was granted to a Nomura-backed digital assets firm, Laser Digital. This permit has authorized the firm to offer over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options trading to institutional investors under VARA’s regulatory framework. This development solidifies Dubai’s status as a premier global hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. With VARA granting Dubai its first crypto options license, it provides a clear regulatory pathway for firms seeking to offer complex instruments and crypto derivatives. By doing so, Dubai is setting the bar for how governments can blend innovation with compliance. The approval of Laser Digital under VARA’s framework reflects a commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment with robust regulatory standards, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements. This gives institutional investors confidence that the space is both progressive and secure. Why Listed Spot Trading Launched Matters For US Crypto Markets While the first-ever cryptocurrency options license has been approved, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), under Caroline D. Pham, has launched a listed spot crypto trading initiative. According to the release, this license opens the door for regulated exchanges such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) to offer direct trading of real crypto tokens, not just for futures contracts, but under official United States oversight. Related Reading: Has The Crypto Market Bottomed? Analyst Says ‘This Is It’ It is important to note that spot trading is where you buy and sell the actual asset itself, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, for immediate settlement, which hasn’t been regulated at the federal level. It’s different from trading futures or derivatives, where traders speculate on price without owning the asset. “Under President Trump’s strong leadership and vision, the CFTC is full speed ahead on enabling immediate trading of digital assets at the Federal level in coordination with the SEC’s Project Crypto,” Acting Chairman Pham stated. If this goes through, it would bring spot and futures trading under the same regulatory rulebook, making the crypto market simpler, clearer, and more secure for everyone involved, which is a step forward for the crypto industry. It will also pave the way for retail and institutional investors to engage in crypto markets with a higher level of trust, knowing that trading is taking place on federally regulated exchanges. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
More than 300 victims identified in a scheme that resulted in more than $1 million in losses, the New York officials said.
Iurii Gugnin, a 38-year-old New York resident and Russian national, was arrested and arraigned Monday on charges related to the alleged scheme.