Web3/Crypto News
The Department of Treasury has released a report examining how technology can help combat illicit finance involving digital assets. Coin Center responded by highlighting both positive steps toward privacy protections and areas needing further attention. The organization urges continued focus on regulated entities rather than expanding surveillance requirements.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 23, 2026
Coin Center has sent recommendations to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force urging broader rulemaking over case-by-case exemptions in crypto regulation. Executive Director Peter Van Valkenburgh suggests blockchain-based solutions could modernize securities recordkeeping while preserving privacy.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 21, 2026
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By F. E. Simons | Mar 18, 2026
Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger welcomed new guidance from federal regulators on how they view crypto assets. The association says this move brings much-needed clarity for innovators in digital finance. The group continues efforts to promote supportive policies for blockchain technology.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 13, 2026
Binance responded to a Senate inquiry led by Senator Richard Blumenthal by disputing media reports cited in the investigation.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 3, 2026
Binance Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman said no employee has been dismissed for raising compliance concerns amid recent media allegations.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 26, 2026
Binance CEO Richard Teng said recent media coverage has misrepresented the company's compliance efforts.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 25, 2026
Noah Perlman of Binance said he is proud of his team's progress on global compliance efforts as part of his mandate as Chief Compliance Officer.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 24, 2026
Athena Bitcoin announced that its ATMs provide unbanked Americans with access to bitcoin using cash without requiring a bank account.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 21, 2026
The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) is being highlighted as a necessary component of any market structure legislation for blockchain in the United States.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 20, 2026
Blockchain Association members will visit Capitol Hill next week to advocate for digital asset tax policy and protections for decentralized finance (DeFi) and software developers.
By F. E. Simons | Feb 16, 2026
Binance CEO Richard Teng said that strong long-term growth trends demonstrate real resilience in the crypto industry despite recent volatility. Institutional engagement continues to grow as Binance maintains significant market leadership by trading volume. Teng's regulatory experience shapes his approach as he leads Binance through this period of market development.
By T. J. Graves | Feb 4, 2026
CoinFlip appoints Jed Roffers as its first Law Enforcement Relations Director to strengthen collaboration with various agencies amid growing cryptocurrency adoption.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
Kevin Warsh has been nominated to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
By C. M. Ingle | Feb 2, 2026
A White House meeting on digital asset market structure legislation took place today, focusing on finding bipartisan solutions for the cryptocurrency sector.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 30, 2026
The Blockchain Association has announced the co-chairs for its member-led working groups for 2026.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 29, 2026
The Senate Agriculture Committee has voted to advance digital asset market structure legislation, a move that industry representatives say is an important step toward establishing clear regulations for the sector.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 22, 2026
The Blockchain Association has responded to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of draft legislation concerning digital asset market structure.
By T. J. Graves | Jan 17, 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight and the Division of Clearing and Risk have issued a no-action letter concerning swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations for certain binary and bounded swap contracts.
By Federal Newswire | Jan 17, 2026
Coin Center has outlined its main policy objectives for 2026, focusing on regulatory clarity and user protections in the cryptocurrency sector.
By C. M. Ingle | Jan 17, 2026
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig has announced the launch of the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), a group intended to provide expertise and recommendations on innovation in financial markets.
