Crypto Compliance: Old Standards Are Toast [2026 Update]
The crypto compliance bar isn't just rising; it's clearing orbit. What was once bleeding-edge is now standard issue, leaving some players scrambling to catch up.
The crypto compliance bar isn't just rising; it's clearing orbit. What was once bleeding-edge is now standard issue, leaving some players scrambling to catch up.
The crypto market’s getting messy. Everyone’s in, but nobody’s on the same page. Cense thinks it has the cure: education. We’re skeptical.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has launched an investigation into Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), a surprising escalation that casts a shadow over the future of these vital lenders.
The industry's long-standing struggle with 'Frankenstein' compliance systems might finally have a unified antagonist. WIDTH's recent FinCrime50 recognition underscores a critical market need for integrated RegTech.
The wild west of crypto regulation in the US might be slowly giving way to more defined rules. Or is it? After two years of enforcement-led uncertainty, the landscape is still a murky mess.
The arcane world of B2B billing is finally getting a much-needed overhaul. Zenskar's $15 million Series A aims to untangle complex contracts and usage-based pricing, paving the way for truly AI-driven finance operations.
The SEC's unexpected pause on tokenized asset-linked stocks is a gut punch to crypto innovators. But is it a pause or a permanent roadblock?
Yotta Technologies faces a $1 million fine for systematically misleading thousands of customers about FDIC insurance on their savings. The deceptive practices led to significant customer losses following a partner's bankruptcy.
This week's fintech landscape is dominated by the escalating threat of AI-powered financial fraud, leading to intensified regulatory scrutiny. Simultaneously, the debate around the digital euro intensifies as banks voice strong opposition, while financial services continue to integrate seamlessly into everyday platforms and workflows, blurring traditional lines.
The SEC just hit the brakes on a much-anticipated exemption for tokenized assets, throwing a bucket of cold water on a market eager for clarity. Forget what you thought you knew about the agency's stance; this is a seismic shift.
Regulated industries wrestling with AI adoption just got a new tool. Norm Ai is integrating a compliance agent directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot, aiming to bake in oversight from the ground up.
The SEC has hit the brakes on its highly anticipated innovation exemption for tokenized stocks. Concerns over third-party issuers are now forcing a significant delay.
The SEC's long-awaited crypto tokenization rule is here, and Commissioner Hester Peirce is setting the record straight. Forget synthetic tokens – the focus is on actual digital representations of equity.
The FDIC is finally drawing clear lines in the sand for stablecoin issuers. New proposed rules mandate Bank Secrecy Act compliance, signalling a new era of regulatory oversight.
Forget chasing Bitcoin alone. Coinbase is now letting traders bet on the future of AI, geopolitical tensions, and America's defense sector, all through the lens of perpetual futures. It's a bold move into structured thematic bets.
Criminals aren't waiting for regulators to catch up. A recent House hearing on anti-money laundering (AML) reform revealed a stark reality: AI-powered fraud is already here, demanding a seismic shift in compliance.
The U.S. derivatives watchdog, the CFTC, just inked a deal with the National Hockey League to beef up oversight of prediction markets. This isn't just about pucks and sticks; it's a seismic shift in how we're thinking about the integrity of digital prediction platforms.
The SEC is swinging the regulatory wrecking ball, aiming to make IPOs easier and faster. Get ready for instant cash for newly public companies.
Truth Social's parent company has abruptly withdrawn its Bitcoin ETF application. The move follows mounting competition and questions about regulatory clarity in the crypto space.
Prometheum, Gary Gensler's former poster child for crypto compliance, has finally made its first trade. The long-awaited debut, however, arrives as the regulatory ground shifts beneath its feet.