Crypto Regulation and Compliance Updates

Focus on global crypto regulation and security incidents, including policy changes, hacks, exchange risks, and wallet security.
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Plume’s legal counsel testified before Congress, urging the SEC to accelerate rulemaking for tokenization and move DeFi protocol ATS registrations forward

Plume legal advisor B. Salman Banaei testified before Congress, urging the SEC to expedite the development of tokenization rules and criticizing the reliance on an "innovation exemption" mechanism. He emphasized the need for public consultation to promote permanent solutions that would attract large institutions to participate in the tokenization of real-world assets, reminding SEC leadership of the urgency to act.
GateNews·26m ago

Several banks in South Korea are deepening their cooperation with cryptocurrency exchanges, with KB Kookmin Bank renewing its contract despite an incident at a certain exchange.

South Korea’s banking industry is actively strengthening cooperation with cryptocurrency exchanges to deal with constrained loan growth and to seek new profit opportunities. Several banks have established partnerships with exchanges, despite historical incidents involving mistaken Bitcoin airdrops. Regulators plan to expand their regulatory authority, which could intensify competition among banks.
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GateNews·31m ago

The Governor of California signed an executive order prohibiting public officials in the United States from using non-public information to participate in prediction markets.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order prohibiting state-appointed officials from profiting in prediction markets using non-public information, emphasizing the maintenance of government integrity and public trust, and criticizing recent insider trading issues among internal personnel.
GateNews·52m ago

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has detained several executives of the ONUS platform, suspected of manipulating token prices and misappropriating investors' funds.

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has detained several individuals related to the cryptocurrency platform ONUS, accusing them of embezzling investor funds through false advertising, involving billions of dollars. Investigators claim the suspects manipulated token supply and demand, with 140 people already summoned for questioning. The ONUS platform claims to have 7 million users and a market value of approximately $25 million, but has not yet responded to these allegations.
GateNews·10h ago

Husband accused of his wife stealing 2,000-plus bitcoins! Judge: the plaintiff has a very high chance of winning

The UK High Court recently heard a case involving the theft of Bitcoin, where the plaintiff Ping Fai Yuen accused his estranged wife Fun Yung Li of secretly filming him to steal Bitcoin from his hardware wallet, worth approximately $176 million. Audio recordings and search warrant evidence support the plaintiff's claims, and the court upheld the asset freeze order, but dismissed part of the claims. The judge believes the plaintiff has a very high chance of winning and recommends that the case be heard as soon as possible.
区块客·13h ago

AI programming issues! The convenience store near-expiry product app "Food Hunter" has a major security problem, exposing home GPS data.

The recently launched "Food Saver Hunter" app has raised concerns due to security issues, with user GPS data leaking and questionable API authorization. Additionally, Amazon has encountered system failures and financial losses, highlighting the risks of over-reliance on AI for programming. Experts are calling for stronger human oversight to ensure safety and accuracy.
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CryptoCity·14h ago

Ripple executives urgently refute rumors: There is no "secret XRP contract," social media misinformation stirs up waves again.

Rumors surrounding the "secret XRP contract" spread rapidly in 2026, with Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz publicly denying it, emphasizing that no pre-allocation agreement had ever been confirmed. This incident originated from misleading posts on social media, drawing market attention and highlighting issues in the dissemination of cryptocurrency information, reminding investors to verify sources when confronted with sensitive news.
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GateNews·15h ago

The U.S. launches a significant bill for the regulation of prediction markets: strict crackdown on insider trading, comprehensive restrictions on official trading.

The U.S. Senate has introduced the "Financial Prediction Markets Public Integrity Act," aimed at stopping government officials from trading event contracts using non-public information. The bill covers multiple officials, with violators facing severe economic penalties and transparency requirements. This legislation reflects the rising demand for regulation of prediction markets, signaling that they will become mainstream financial instruments.
GateNews·15h ago

David Sacks Steps Down to Become Co-Chair of PCAST: Is the U.S. Crypto and AI Policy Direction Changing?

David Sacks has concluded his 130-day tenure as the White House's cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence affairs chief and will transition to co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, continuing to influence U.S. technology policy. He will focus on advancing a unified regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and engage in policy research across several key areas. This change may affect the future coordination of cryptocurrency and AI regulation.
GateNews·15h ago