Category: Law of the Chain
-

Crypto lawyer John Deaton announces new United States Senate bid
John Deaton’s Senate campaign highlights the growing political influence of crypto advocates seeking regulatory clarity and industry representation in government decision-making bodies.
-

Bank of England proposes £20000 limit in landmark stablecoin framework
The Bank of England’s proposed limit aims to mitigate systemic risks in digital payments, reflecting regulatory efforts to balance innovation with financial stability in cryptocurrency adoption.
-

Chinese fugitive laundered billions in Bitcoin from London mansion
This case reveals vulnerabilities in cryptocurrency tracking systems and demonstrates how digital assets enable large-scale transnational financial crime beyond traditional banking oversight.
-

Chinese national pleads guilty in UK Bitcoin money laundering seizure case
Yadi Zhang pleaded guilty to UK money laundering charges involving Bitcoin, highlighting international crypto enforcement and regulatory scrutiny of cross-border financial crimes.
-

China accuses US of state-level cyber theft in Bitcoin seizure case
China’s accusation escalates geopolitical tensions over digital asset control, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities and state-level conflicts in cryptocurrency regulation and sovereignty.
-
Canary Capital US Spot XRP ETF launch this Thursday
A potential XRP ETF launch by Canary Capital would expand crypto investment options, reflecting growing institutional interest and regulatory acceptance of digital assets.
-
BOE Governor states weak stablecoin rules risk financial stability
The BOE Governor warns that inadequate stablecoin regulation threatens financial stability, highlighting regulatory gaps in digital assets and systemic risk concerns for policymakers.
-

Canary XRP ETF likely to start trading this week after SEC filing
The SEC filing indicates regulatory progress for cryptocurrency investment products, potentially expanding institutional access to digital assets through traditional financial vehicles.
-

China accuses US of stealing thirteen billion dollars in Bitcoin via state hack
China alleges the US conducted a state-level hack to steal $13 billion in Bitcoin, escalating cybersecurity tensions between nations and impacting cryptocurrency security perceptions.
-

Brazil classifies stablecoin payments as foreign exchange under new rules
Brazil’s regulatory alignment treats stablecoins as foreign exchange, enhancing legal clarity for cross-border transactions and integrating crypto into traditional financial frameworks.