FinCEN Targets Crypto Kiosks as Fraud Losses Detonate Across US Markets

Crypto kiosks are fueling a new wave of fraud and cartel-driven laundering, prompting urgent calls for tighter controls across the U.S. financial system. FinCEN Sounds Alarm: Crypto Kiosks Now High-Risk Vectors for Money Laundering The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice on Aug. 4, warning that convertible virtual … Read more

JPMorgan Implementing ‘Operation Chokepoint 3.0,’ Andreessen Horowitz Says

A general partner at the prominent venture capital firm is shedding light on a new shady banking practice designed to undercut the crypto industry. A16z Warns of JPMorgan’s ‘Operation Chokepoint 3.0’ Tactics Despite JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon publicly confessing that he is now “a believer in stablecoins,” one general partner at Silicon Valley venture firm … Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force to Tour the US

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Crypto Task Force will be touring the country between August and December, from New York to California, according to a Friday press release published by the regulator. The task force was launched in January by then Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda who appointed longtime crypto advocate and SEC Commissioner … Read more

SEC Launches AI Task Force With Mission to Disrupt Legacy Market Oversight

The SEC has activated a high-impact AI task force to embed intelligent technology into its regulatory framework, revolutionize enforcement capabilities, and drive mission-critical innovation agency-wide. SEC Activates AI Command Center to Supercharge Surveillance and Innovation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Aug. 1 the formation of an artificial intelligence (AI) task force … Read more

SEC’s ETF Shift Could Send Crypto Flows Into Overdrive

Crypto ETFs has taken a massive leap forward as SEC approval of in-kind mechanisms slashes costs, boosts efficiency, and propels digital assets deeper into mainstream finance. Bitwise Hails SEC Approval of In-Kind Mechanism as Pivotal for Crypto ETFs Asset management firm Bitwise explained on July 30 via social media platform X why the U.S. Securities … Read more

Tim Draper Applauds SEC’s Project Crypto—His All-Bitcoin Vision Nears Reality

Tim Draper backed the SEC’s Project Crypto, calling it a breakthrough toward an all-bitcoin economy powered by blockchain-based accounting, smart contracts, and tokenized finance. SEC’s Project Crypto May Realize Tim Draper’s Dream of All-Bitcoin Market Systems Venture capitalist Tim Draper praised “Project Crypto” on social media platform X on July 31, shortly after U.S. Securities … Read more

SEC U-Turn Confirmed: Most Crypto Tokens Are Not Securities, Defying Past Claims

In a regulatory pivot, the SEC chair declared most crypto assets fall outside securities laws, unleashing unprecedented momentum for U.S. blockchain innovation and institutional adoption. SEC Chair Declares Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities in Historic Reversal Crypto investors have long struggled with how digital assets are classified under U.S. law—especially following years of enforcement-driven … Read more

SEC Pledges Full-Scale Crypto Reform Aligned With White House Priorities

The SEC is committed to sweeping new crypto regulations with full federal backing, aiming to future-proof innovation and solidify U.S. dominance in the digital asset economy. SEC Commits to Building Future-Proof Crypto Rules With Full Federal Backing Paul S. Atkins, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced on July 30 that the … Read more

US Digital Asset Policy: Key Recommendations From the Working Group

On July 30, 2025, the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets released a detailed fact sheet outlining its vision for establishing the United States as the global leader in digital financial technology. The announcement follows a 160-page report and marks a pivotal moment in the shift from regulatory uncertainty toward coordinated legislative and agency-driven … Read more