Criminal Groups Adopting Crypto for Smuggling Operations India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has published a report showing something I find quite concerning. Criminal networks are moving away from traditional hawala money transfer systems and embracing stablecoins instead. The shift appears to be happening faster than many expected. The 2024-25 Smuggling in India Report details how…
Policy veteran moves from DeFi to broader crypto advocacy Lindsay Fraser, who previously handled policy work at Uniswap Labs, has taken a new position leading policy operations at the Blockchain Association. She starts on December 8, which happens to be the same day the association hosts its annual policy summit in Washington. Fraser’s background in…
Russian Official Highlights Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Concerns Evgeny Masharov, a member of Russia’s Commission for Public Review of Bills and Regulatory Acts, recently shared some concerning statistics about cryptocurrency use in criminal activities. According to his statements to the TASS news agency, about two-thirds of funds obtained through defrauding Russian citizens end up being laundered…
Political breakthrough on stablecoin framework South Korean lawmakers have finally reached an agreement on the most contentious part of their digital asset legislation—the stablecoin framework. This had been holding up negotiations for months, but now both ruling and opposition parties have settled on a consortium model. From what I understand, banks will hold majority stakes…
China Doubles Down on Crypto Prohibition The People’s Bank of China has once again made its position on cryptocurrencies crystal clear. At a major coordination meeting held on November 28, 2025, the central bank reiterated its complete prohibition of all cryptocurrency activities. This wasn’t just another routine announcement – it brought together high-level representatives from…
Trump Family Crypto Wealth Under Scrutiny House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a report claiming the Trump family has generated substantial wealth through cryptocurrency ventures since the beginning of the 2024 election campaign. The document, signed by Representative Jamie Raskin, suggests President Trump has doubled his net worth primarily through launching cryptocurrency-related businesses. According to the…
UAE’s New Financial Framework Brings DeFi Under Regulation A significant shift is happening in the United Arab Emirates as the country’s new central bank law extends regulatory oversight to decentralized finance and Web3 platforms. Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025, which became effective in September 2025, represents what local crypto lawyer Irina Heaver describes…
SEC Issues No-Action Letter for Solana-Based Energy Token The US Securities and Exchange Commission has determined that Fuse Energy’s native token does not qualify as a security under federal law. This marks the second time in recent months that the regulator has provided this type of clarity for cryptocurrency projects. The SEC sent a no-action…
Brazil Expands Crypto Tax Reporting Requirements The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has significantly tightened cryptocurrency reporting rules, now requiring both foreign exchanges and decentralized finance operations to disclose transaction data. This represents a major expansion of the country’s tax monitoring capabilities in the crypto space. Under the new regulations, all exchanges—whether based in Brazil or…
New Regulatory Approach for Digital Assets SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has outlined the next phase of Project Crypto, which aims to provide clearer regulatory guidance for digital assets under federal securities laws. The framework builds on work led by Commissioner Hester Peirce and the Crypto Task Force, focusing on transparent and fair treatment of cryptocurrencies….
