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Cryptocurrency regulation News
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In-Crypto has 33 stories on cryptocurrency regulation, from September 22, 2026 to October 5, 2026. Most of them run in Regulation. Often covered alongside USA, stablecoins, banks.
Vivek Ramaswamy Scales Back Crypto Rhetoric in Ohio Governor RaceIn September 2026, Vivek Ramaswamy reduced crypto focus in the Ohio governor race despite major donations: $20M from Yass, $6M from Stevens, $5M from IMF Approves $138M Payment to El Salvador After Bitcoin ConcessionsThe IMF approved an immediate $138 million payment to El Salvador under a $1.4 billion EFF program, granting waivers on criteria including Bitcoin accICBA Files Lawsuit Against OCC Over Crypto Firm Trust ChartersICBA filed a lawsuit against the OCC on Friday, challenging the issuance of national trust charters to crypto firms without standard banking requiremeCircle Urges EU to Revise Stablecoin Reserve Rules in MiCACircle called on the EU to replace MiCA's 30%/60% deposit rules with flexible liquidity norms and remove 35% and 1.5% concentration limits. Multi-issu50,000 Europeans urge EU to ease MiCA stablecoin reward limitsOver 50,000 Europeans have called on the European Commission to relax MiCA restrictions on stablecoin rewards; the petition has received support from Illinois Delays 0.2% Crypto Asset Tax Until July 1, 2027Illinois has postponed the introduction of a 0.2% tax on digital assets by six months, moving the start date from January 1 to July 1, 2027, after lawNYDFS and Wyoming Division of Banking Sign MOU on Crypto OversightNYDFS and Wyoming Division of Banking signed an MOU to coordinate crypto oversight, data sharing, and offer 6-month expedited approval for firms with US Court Dismisses 15 Claims Against Chainalysis; $3.3B 'Audit' RemainsJudge Margaret Garnett dismissed 12 claims against Chainalysis with prejudice and 3 without, but left a $3.3B 'audit' aiding claim in the Celsius caseESMA and EU Regulators Review Binance's Use of MiCA ExemptionESMA and regulators in France, Germany, and Greece are examining how Binance uses the reverse solicitation exemption. From July 1, firms without a MiCStand With Crypto Announces Support for US Congress CandidatesStand With Crypto will support Husted, Hinson, and Pappas for Senate, and Miller-Meeks and Figures for the House. Fairshake PAC pledged $30M to HustedEuropean Commission Closed MiCA Review Consultation on September 30The European Commission closed its consultation on the MiCA regulation review on September 30, focusing on proportionality and CASP compliance costs.Illinois Publishes Draft Rules for 0.2% Digital Asset TaxIllinois released draft rules for the 0.2% digital asset tax: stablecoins are taxed, NFTs excluded, DeFi largely exempt. Comments accepted until OctobGreece Added to MiCA Register: 4 Providers; HCMC Denies Lagarde InvolvementGreece joins the EU MiCA register for the first time with four providers. The ESMA register now lists 359 organizations. HCMC denies reports of LagardSEC Updates Crypto Asset FAQ Following CFTC GuidanceThe SEC has updated its FAQ on how securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and operations, following similar CFTC guidance. Clarifications coveFirst Crypto Banks Registered in BelarusThe first crypto banks have been registered in Belarus. They will operate in the High Technologies Park under a special regime for digital asset transKorea's FSC to Review Market Making After JPYC Quadruples on UpbitSouth Korea's FSC is considering market making for digital assets after JPYC on Upbit surged from 12 to 37.6 KRW on September 17, over 4 times the marFederation Council Advisory Board: Consider Allowing Cryptocurrency as CollateralThe Federation Council Advisory Board recommended that the Ministry of Justice and Bank of Russia consider allowing cryptocurrency, including stablecoCalifornia bans memecoins from officials; providers restricted from 2027Governor Newsom signed AB 2409, banning California officials from issuing memecoins and providers from offering related tokens starting January 1, 202Michael Saylor Proposes Five-Freedom Digital Bill of RightsMichael Saylor proposed a five-freedom digital bill of rights. Strategy bought 950 BTC for $75.7M, bringing its total holdings to 846,000 BTC.SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Step Down on October 2SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will resign on October 2 after about eight years. Since February 4, 2025, she led the Crypto Task Force. Her term endedBlockchain Association: Summer Mersinger to Step Down as CEO on October 16Blockchain Association announced Summer Mersinger will step down as CEO on October 16 and leave by year-end; Kristin Smith to serve as interim head. CKelpDAO Files Lawsuit Against LayerZero Over $292M HackKelpDAO has filed a lawsuit in Canada against LayerZero and CEO Bryan Pellegrino over the April hack of the KelpDAO bridge, with $292 million in rsETHCFTC Updates Guidance on Tokenized Assets and Blockchain RecordkeepingThe CFTC updated its FAQ, allowing client funds in tokenized assets with equal rights and blockchain recordkeeping. The Senate failed to advance the CBank of Russia Approves Rules for Crypto Exchanges and Digital DepositoriesThe Bank of Russia has approved admission rules for crypto exchanges and digital depositories, effective October 5, 2026. Decisions in 30 or 60 days.