Regulation

All the latest Cryptovolix news on crypto regulation, policy, and government action.

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Coinbase's New IRS Tax Form Leaves Cost-Basis Gaps for Users to Fill

Coinbase now issues Form 1099-DA to the IRS for the 2025 tax year, but the first-year forms omit cost basis, leaving users exposed.

July 29, 2026

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Teleprompter Operator Accused in Kalshi Trump-Bet Case Exits Job

A White House teleprompter operator accused of profiting over $100,000 on Kalshi bets tied to Trump speeches is no longer employed by the government, AP reports.

July 29, 2026

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Russia Charges Telegram's Durov With Aiding Terrorism, Seeks Life Term

Russia's FSB has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, a charge that could carry a life sentence, and placed him on a wanted list.

July 29, 2026

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Coinbase Canada's New CEO Pushes for Clearer Rules to Expand Services

Eric Richmond, Coinbase Canada's new CEO, says a formal legislative framework is needed before the exchange can expand into derivatives and DeFi.

July 29, 2026

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Bybit, Hacken Publish Q2 2026 Report on Crypto Compliance Rules

Bybit partnered with security firm Hacken on a Q2 2026 report covering MiCA, DORA, the GENIUS Act, and stablecoin and AI regulation for institutions.

July 28, 2026

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CME Sues CFTC Over Crypto Perpetual Futures Approvals

CME Group is suing the CFTC, arguing crypto perpetual futures approved for Kalshi and Coinbase are legally swaps, not futures.

July 28, 2026

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Judge Blocks Minnesota's First-in-Nation Prediction Market Ban

A federal judge paused Minnesota's law criminalizing prediction markets, siding with Kalshi, Polymarket and the CFTC on preemption grounds.

July 28, 2026

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US Judge Blocks Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban Before It Takes Effect

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against Minnesota's prediction market ban, letting Kalshi and Polymarket US keep operating during litigation.

July 28, 2026

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New York AG Warns Clarity Act Could Gut State Crypto Enforcement

Letitia James told a Senate panel the crypto market structure bill would shift oversight to the CFTC and undercut state fraud enforcement.

July 28, 2026

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Senate Shelves Crypto Clarity Act Again as Recess Nears

Majority Leader Thune's office says it must "see where the votes are" before scheduling floor time for the crypto market structure bill.

July 28, 2026

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Crypto Execs Warn Searchable NYC Property Database Endangers the Rich

Uniswap's Hayden Adams and other crypto executives warn a new searchable NYC property database could fuel kidnappings and violent 'wrench attacks.'

July 27, 2026

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Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Bitkub Over Hidden $47M Hack

Thailand's SEC accuses Bitkub and two former directors of hiding a $47M 2021 hack from regulatory filings, referring the case for criminal prosecution.

July 27, 2026