Crypto Regulation News
Regulatory developments are shaping the future of digital assets across global markets. This live section from CoinEdition delivers crypto regulation news, covering new laws, enforcement actions, and policy changes from key jurisdictions. It tracks updates from regulators, including the SEC and other global agencies, alongside stablecoin rules and compliance trends. Alongside the latest developments, it explains what these changes mean for users, investors, and the broader market. From legislative moves to industry responses, CoinEdition keeps you informed on the latest regulatory shifts impacting the crypto ecosystem.
Regulators Target $51M Goliath Scheme
The SEC and CFTC have taken action against Goliath Ventures and CEO Christopher Alexander Delgado over an alleged crypto investment scheme that raised hundreds of millions of dollars. Regulators say about $397 million to $425 million came from investors who were promised returns from crypto liquidity pools. Delgado allegedly diverted at least $51 million for homes, cars, a yacht and other personal expenses.
SEC Clears Franklin Templeton Funds to Use Onchain Money Fund for Cash Management
The SEC’s Division of Investment Management issued a no-action letter allowing Franklin Templeton’s registered funds to hold shares of its OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) through a blockchain-integrated custody system. The structure can support cash management and securities-lending collateral.
White House Expands Cybercrime Fight
The White House has announced a new action aimed at expanding U.S. capabilities to combat transnational cyber-enabled crime. The move builds on earlier efforts to target foreign criminal networks involved in fraud, ransomware, phishing, extortion, and online predatory schemes. The policy signals a stronger federal push to disrupt cybercrime infrastructure and protect American families, businesses, and critical systems.
Senate Sets Sept. 15 CLARITY Act Vote
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the CLARITY Act on Sept. 15, putting the legislation at the center of the crypto market’s September outlook. Prediction market odds for passage have swung sharply, rising to 58% before falling below 20%. The vote could become a key catalyst for Bitcoin and broader digital asset markets, although expectations over the bill’s impact remain divided.
EU Considers MiCA Changes in 2027
The European Union is set to review the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in 2027, amidst growing US stablecoin influence. The update aims to address emerging market trends and regulatory gaps. Key changes are expected in 2027.
BITPLANET Urges Faster Crypto Rules
ITPLANET Research Lab called for South Korea to accelerate its digital asset lawmaking process, warning that delayed stablecoin rules are weakening the domestic industry’s operating environment. The report said 10 second-phase virtual asset bills are still stuck in committee, while stablecoin issuer structures and exchange ownership rules remain unsettled. It argued that setting a legislative deadline would help reduce uncertainty for the market.
Cambodia Eyes Digital Currency Rules
Cambodia is moving toward regulating digital currency circulation, signaling a more formal approach to crypto and digital payment activity. The move could help authorities bring digital assets under clearer supervision while addressing risks around scams, taxation, ownership tracking, and illegal finance. It also reflects Cambodia’s wider effort to modernize financial infrastructure without leaving digital currency use entirely outside official oversight.
Australia Flags Yepbit Risk
Australian regulators are warning the public about Yepbit and Yepbit Exchange amid broader efforts to curb crypto investment scams. ASIC’s alert highlights the risk of platforms operating without proper authorization or using misleading claims to attract users. The development reflects a wider enforcement focus on online investment schemes, especially those promoted through social media, messaging apps, and fake trading dashboards.
VARA Grants ARP Digital Broker-Dealer Licence
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has granted ARP Digital a Broker-Dealer licence, marking the firm’s expansion from Bahrain into the UAE. The approval enables regulated digital asset and stablecoin conversion services for UAE-based corporates, capital markets participants and qualified investors. ARP Digital said the licence strengthens its regulated infrastructure across the Gulf.
SEC Considers New Regulatory Route for Crypto
The SEC is exploring a new regulatory framework that could allow crypto projects to secure early-stage funding without registering securities. The review comes as lawmakers face delays in advancing comprehensive digital asset legislation. A new exemption could address part of the regulatory uncertainty facing crypto startups and provide an alternative path for early fundraising in the U.S.