Regulation - Crypto News And Market Updates

Tether Finally Signs a Big Four Firm for Its First Full Audit After More Than a Decade of Promises

March 24, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Tether says it has formally engaged a Big Four accounting firm for its first full independent audit, a milestone that comes after years of reserve disputes, regulatory penalties, and long-running skepticism around USDT backing.

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Bid With MSBT Ticker and $1 Million Seed Plan

March 20, 2026 Daniel Moore

Morgan Stanley’s latest SEC amendment adds real operating detail to its spot bitcoin ETF plan, including the MSBT ticker, 10,000-share baskets, and a $1 million initial seed.

Fed Holds Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Outlook Moves Higher While SEC Clears Nasdaq Tokenized Stock Trading

March 18, 2026 Daniel Moore

The Fed kept rates unchanged at 3.75% but raised its inflation outlook, while the SEC simultaneously approved Nasdaq’s framework for trading tokenized stocks under a U.S. market pilot.

SEC and CFTC Issue First Joint Interpretation on Crypto Assets, Drawing a New Line Between Securities and Digital Commodities

March 18, 2026 Daniel Moore

The SEC and CFTC have issued their first joint interpretation on crypto assets, giving the market a clearer split between digital commodities and securities.

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U.S. Senate Draft Proposal Signals New Direction for Financial and Crypto Regulation

March 12, 2026 Paulo Mendes

A new draft amendment from the U.S. Senate Banking Committee could reshape financial and digital asset regulation in the United States.

SEC and CFTC Agree to Coordinate Crypto Regulation in New Oversight Framework

March 12, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The SEC and CFTC have agreed to coordinate oversight of crypto markets, aiming to end jurisdiction disputes and establish clearer regulatory rules.

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Major U.S. Banks Consider Lawsuit Over Crypto Bank Licenses as Regulatory Battle Escalates

March 10, 2026 Daniel Moore

Major U.S. banks may sue a federal regulator over crypto bank licenses, highlighting growing tensions between traditional finance and the digital asset industry.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Cybercrime, Fraud, and International Scam Networks

March 9, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The U.S. administration announced new measures to combat cybercrime and international scam operations targeting American citizens.

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South Korea May Exclude Stablecoins from Corporate Crypto Investment Rules

March 7, 2026 Paulo Mendes

South Korea is preparing corporate crypto investment guidelines but may exclude stablecoins like USDT and USDC due to legal conflicts with foreign exchange regulations.

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Fed Beige Book Signals Slowing Growth as AI Adoption Rises Across Businesses

March 5, 2026 Daniel Moore

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book shows modest economic growth, cautious consumers, and growing AI adoption across businesses.