Regulation
All the latest Cryptovolix news on crypto regulation, policy, and government action.
Minnesota's Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect After $1M in Reported Scams
Minnesota's crypto ATM ban took effect August 1, requiring 201 kiosks to shut down after officials tied $1M in scam losses to machines that often targeted seniors.
August 2, 2026
FTX Fallout, a $35K CFTC Fine and a Soldier's Polymarket Defense: This Week in Crypto Law
Michelle Bond fights FTX-linked charges, George Santos is fined $35,070 over Kalshi bets, and a soldier defends $400K in Polymarket wagers on Maduro.
August 1, 2026
Crypto PAC Adds $1M to Michigan Primary Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Protect Progress has spent over $2M in Michigan's Democratic primary, backing Rep. Shri Thanedar over crypto-critical challenger Donavan McKinney.
August 1, 2026
Poll: Democratic Voters Rate Crypto Worse Than Oil, Wall Street
A new poll shows 84% of Democratic primary voters view crypto-backed candidates unfavorably, worse than oil companies or data centers.
August 1, 2026
Russia Bans Crypto Mining in Moscow Through 2032 Over Power Crunch
Russia has banned crypto mining in Moscow and Kursk region through 2032, citing surging power demand from data centers.
August 1, 2026
Suno Loses German Copyright Case, Must License Music for AI Training
A Munich court ruled Suno violated copyright law by training on GEMA's catalog, requiring AI firms to license music for both training and generation.
August 1, 2026
Bessent Slams Senate Democrats as CLARITY Act Odds Sink to 27%
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Senate Democrats over the stalled CLARITY Act as prediction markets put passage odds at a yearly low of 27%.
August 1, 2026
Bank of Italy Study Finds No Consistent Cost Edge for Stablecoin Remittances
A Bank of Italy study of 200 USDC transfers across 10 corridors found stablecoins beat Wise in only 3 of 7 comparable routes, with fiat conversion driving costs.
July 31, 2026
FTX Creditors Get $900M in Fifth Distribution, Total Hits $11B
FTX's fifth creditor distribution released $900 million, pushing cumulative repayments to roughly $11 billion since the 2022 collapse.
July 31, 2026
Lummis Blasts Democrats for Stalling Crypto Clarity Act
Sen. Cynthia Lummis says Democrats keep changing the Clarity Act despite 11 months of talks, as the bill balloons from roughly 300 to nearly 700 pages.
July 31, 2026
Bessent Invokes Satoshi Nakamoto in Push for Senate Clarity Act Vote
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act before August recess, quoting Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
July 30, 2026
Sen. Blumenthal Calls Crypto ‘Currency of Choice for Crooks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticized crypto at a Senate forum on romance scams, opposing the CLARITY Act over consumer protection concerns.
July 30, 2026