Policy

Tether: Senator’s investigation misses positive work that’s led to lower Iran volumes

October 19, 2026

The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in...

U.S. CFTC rebuffs CME legal stance in consequential fight over perpetual futures

October 19, 2026

The future of perps in the U.S. may be at stake as the CFTC argues that CME hasn't shown the...

The White House’s crypto chief departs: State of Crypto

October 18, 2026

Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week.Oct 18, 2026, 2:30 p.m. EDTU.S. Capitol building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)White...

Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation

October 18, 2026

Parliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than individual trades, featuring a one-time declaration mechanism.Oct 18, 2026,...

U.S. judge rejects Gemini’s appeal to void $5 million settlement despite CFTC backing

October 16, 2026

A federal judge rejected a joint request from Gemini and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to overturn the crypto exchange’s...

Hyperliquid founder wants U.S. oversight of trading platforms, not his blockchain

October 15, 2026

Hyperliquid founder Jeff Yan said U.S. regulators should oversee financial firms operating on the blockchain rather than regulate the network...

Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadline

October 15, 2026

Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadlineThe country’s regulator, ASIC, has proposed tougher rules...