Regulation
All the latest Cryptovolix news on crypto regulation, policy, and government action.
Russians Rush to Buy Hardware Wallets Ahead of Sept. 1 Crypto Rules
M.Video unit sales rose 107% and Wildberries jumped 84% as Russians stock up on self-custody hardware wallets before Russia's new crypto law takes effect.
August 9, 2026
Thune Files Cloture on CLARITY Act, Sets Up Sept. 15 Senate Vote
Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed cloture on the CLARITY Act, teeing up a Sept. 15 procedural vote as ethics and stablecoin disputes remain unresolved.
August 8, 2026
Brazil to Delay Crypto Transfers Over $10,000 Starting 2027
Brazil's central bank will force exchanges to hold crypto transfers above $10,000 to self-custody wallets or foreign platforms for up to 24 hours from 2027.
August 8, 2026
Brazil Orders Crypto Exchanges to Delay Large Transfers Abroad
Brazil's central bank will require exchanges to hold transfers over $10,000 for up to 24 hours starting January 2027, targeting fraud proceeds moved through crypto.
August 8, 2026
Senate Sets September 15 Vote on Crypto Market Structure Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a motion to proceed on the Clarity Act, setting up a September 15 procedural vote after Democrats blocked August action.
August 8, 2026
Treasury Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges
OFAC sanctioned Shelbit and Aban Tether over $5M in crypto tied to Iran's IRGC, extending a crackdown that already froze nearly $500M.
August 8, 2026
IMF Warns Local Stablecoins May Boost Dollar Token Demand, Not Curb It
IMF official Dan Katz says domestic stablecoins meant to protect local currencies could instead make it easier for users to convert into dollar tokens.
August 8, 2026
Senate Opens Clarity Act Procedural Vote, Sets Up September Fight
Majority Leader Thune filed a motion to proceed on the Clarity Act, starting a multi-stage Senate process that could reach a final vote in September.
August 8, 2026
Brazil to Delay Crypto Transfers Over $10,000 by Up to 24 Hours
Brazil's central bank will hold crypto transfers over $10,000 to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours starting October 2026.
August 8, 2026
XRP Slides Toward $1 as Clarity Act Vote Slips to September
XRP dropped to $1.02 after the Senate delayed its Clarity Act vote to September, with Bollinger Bands compressing into a corridor that signals a big move.
August 8, 2026
US Court Grants Bybit Expedited Discovery to Trace $1.5B Hack Funds
A US court granted Bybit expedited discovery to trace funds from February 2025's $1.5B hack, as unsealed filings show 90.2% of stolen assets remain untraced.
August 8, 2026
Treasury Sanctions Two Exchanges Over Iran Crypto Laundering Scheme
OFAC designated Shelbit Exchange and Aban Tether for moving millions in crypto for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, part of the Economic Fury campaign.
August 8, 2026