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Block Bits Capital Founder Convicted of Crypto Fraud in San FranciscoA San Francisco jury found Block Bits Capital founder Jafet Dillman guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy after raising nearly $1M from over 20 investorBrent Kovar Found Guilty in $24M Crypto Ponzi SchemeBrent Kovar convicted of running a $24M crypto Ponzi, scamming 400+ investors. He faces up to 280 years in prison for wire fraud, mail fraud, and moneUS Sanctions Iran's Crypto Sector Over $100M Oil PaymentsThe US Treasury hits Iran's crypto sector with new sanctions, accusing a UAE broker of processing over $100M in crypto tied to Iranian oil sales.CFTC Faces Off With U.S. Soldier Over Polymarket Betting CaseThe CFTC and a U.S. military member clash over bets placed on Polymarket. Civil case paused, but the regulator pushes to get involved in the criminal Stand With Crypto Backs Pro-Crypto Candidates in US ElectionsStand With Crypto, linked to Coinbase, is throwing its support behind crypto-friendly candidates in the US elections, aiming for the most pro-crypto CCrypto Groups Sue Illinois Over 0.2% Digital Asset TaxTwo crypto trade groups are suing Illinois over its 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to the industry.Zondacrypto CEO Seeks Leniency, Cooperates With Polish Fraud ProbeZondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral faces fraud charges and is working with Polish prosecutors. Client losses could hit $650 million as the investigation WLFI's Banking License Sparks Concern Among Trump CriticsWLFI's new banking license has critics of Donald Trump sounding the alarm, raising questions about crypto regulation and banking sector oversight.Germany Tops EU in MiCA Licenses for Crypto CompaniesGermany leads the EU in the number of MiCA licenses granted to crypto firms, signaling a strong local industry and shaping the future of crypto regulaECB Vows to Protect User Privacy with Digital Euro LaunchThe European Central Bank (ECB) promises not to identify digital euro users, addressing global privacy concerns surrounding CBDCs and data protection.Germany Tops EU for MiCA Crypto Service LicensesGermany leads the EU with 79 MiCA licenses for crypto service providers, outpacing France and the Netherlands. Get the latest on new entrants and markPakistan Rolls Out Crypto Business Licensing: What It Means for the MarketPakistan launches a licensing system for crypto businesses. Find out how these new rules could reshape the market and impact industry players.Pakistan Launches Licensing Portal for Crypto CompaniesPakistan opens a portal for crypto company licensing. Providers must secure approval by September 5 or shut down operations in the country.Two Binance Employees Detained in UAE: What We Know So FarTwo Binance staffers have reportedly been detained in the UAE. Get the latest details, possible reasons, and how the crypto industry is reacting.CME Group CEO Terry Duffy Calls for Tighter Regulation of Prediction MarketsTerry Duffy, CEO of CME Group, urges stricter oversight on prediction markets, warning about their risks to transparency and financial stability.63% of Americans Say Trump’s Crypto Earnings Are InappropriateA new poll shows most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump earning income from crypto. Dive into the public’s concerns about politicians and digital aMiCA Rules Haven't Triggered a USDT Exodus, Say AnalystsAnalysts report that MiCA regulation hasn't led to a major global outflow from USDT. Get the details on how the stablecoin market is reacting.Senator Gallego Slams Trump, Says CLARITY Act Talks StalledSenator Gallego calls out Trump and says CLARITY Act crypto bill talks are deadlocked. Read the latest on political clashes over crypto regulation.Injective Registers as SEC Transfer Agent, Expanding U.S. Blockchain ReachInjective is now officially registered as a transfer agent with the SEC. Find out what this means for Injective and the broader U.S. blockchain industFairshake Takes $2M Hit in Florida Elections: Crypto PAC in the RedCrypto PAC Fairshake lost $2 million during the Florida elections, raising questions about its future influence and crypto lobbying efforts in the staEthereum, Solana, and BNB Chain: Who Stands to Gain From New SEC Rules?Grayscale highlights Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain as likely winners under new SEC regulations. See how these changes could shake up the crypto markCFTC Slaps 5-Year Trading Ban on Caroline Ellison and Gary WangThe CFTC has issued a five-year trading ban for Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang. Get the full story and what it means for the crypto market here.Trump Backs CLARITY Act in Meeting With Crypto Industry LeadersDonald Trump voiced support for the CLARITY Act during a sit-down with top crypto companies, signaling a push for clearer crypto regulation in the U.SSolana Policy Institute CEO Weighs in on CLARITY Act’s Odds Before Congress ElectionsSolana Policy Institute’s CEO discusses the likelihood of the CLARITY Act passing before Congress elections and what it could mean for the crypto mark