Crypto Regulation and Compliance Updates

The OCC is proposing a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act that would set standards for issuance, reserves, supervision, and foreign issuers within its jurisdiction. OCC Seeks Comment on Broad Stablecoin Regulatory Plan Federal banking regulators are

The "2026 Blockchain Development and Innovation Act" proposed by a U.S. Congressman aims to clarify that blockchain software developers are not subject to Title 1960 of the U.S. Code, in order to reduce their legal risks and promote development and innovation.

UK investors will no longer be able to add crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to tax-free "Stocks and Shares ISA" accounts starting April 6. HMRC has classified them as "Innovative Finance ISA" assets. Existing holders are not required to sell, and future policies will be continuously evaluated.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) expressed support for the CLARITY Act, but faced opposition from Democratic and Republican senators. The bill aims to provide a regulatory framework for the crypto industry. However, SBF is currently sentenced to 25 years for embezzling customer funds and has posted pro-Trump comments on social media in an attempt to seek a pardon. Although the House has passed the bill, the Senate still faces many controversies.

In brief Beast Industries suspended a video editor who was fined and issued a 2-year ban by Kalshi for insider trading. The firm is being proactive about risks prediction markets pose, according to its CEO. A person claiming to be the employee in question solicited funds in their

U.S. Republican lawmakers Fitzgerald and Cline, along with Democratic lawmaker Lofgren, jointly introduced the "Promoting Blockchain Development and Innovation Act," clarifying that Section 1960 of the Criminal Law applies only to entities controlling customer funds, providing legal protection for blockchain developers and resolving conflicts between crypto innovation and regulation.

SBF posted on the X platform stating that the CLARITY Act will become an important milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis responded that SBF is only seeking a pardon, emphasizing that the bill will result in harsher penalties for him, and pointed out that her legislative proposal is unrelated to SBF.

Author: Frank, PANews An on-chain transaction costing less than $0.1 can instantly wipe out market-making orders worth tens of thousands of dollars from Polymarket's order book. This is not a theoretical scenario; it is a current reality. In February 2026, a user revealed a new type of attack against Polymarket market makers on social media. Blogger BuBBliK described it as "elegant & brutal," because the attacker only needs to pay less than $0.1 in Gas fees on the Polygon network to complete an attack cycle in about 50 seconds, while victims—those market makers and automated trading bots placing genuine buy and sell orders on the order book—face order destruction or passive losses. PANews has looked into

Former Florida CEO Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested for allegedly operating a $328 million Ponzi scheme and faces wire transfer fraud and money laundering charges, with a maximum sentence of 30 years. The victims' returns were funded by subsequent investors' money.

Gate News bot message, ZachXBT published an insider-trading investigation. The investigation alleges that Axiom employees used nonpublic information to trade. According to ZachXBT, the employees accessed confidential data for trading activities.

In 2025, on-chain ransomware payments decreased by 8% to over $820 million, despite a 50% increase in attacks, marking a record year. The median payment surged by 368%, with Bitcoin remaining the preferred payment method.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on February 19 that broker-dealers can apply a 2% discount when calculating net capital for payment stablecoins. This move helps integrate stablecoins into the mainstream financial system. The change stems from the GENIUS Act, which sets clearer regulations for stablecoin issuance. This policy not only reduces costs for broker-dealers but also promotes the acceptance of digital assets, paving the way for the future development of financial services.

There is a viral assertion circulating in crypto markets that links Jane Street, the Terra Meltdown and AI firm, Anthropic. The storyline indicates a grander institutional plan of what has occurred in the market history. It is however a mix of both proven facts and speculation, and thus it is

IoTex announces recovery and compensation plan, promising to provide 100% full compensation to affected legitimate users. Users holding specific bridging assets can apply for compensation; those with assets totaling less than $10,000 can receive immediate reimbursement, while those with more than $10,000 will be compensated in phases and receive additional rewards. Claim and fund recovery information will be released on February 27.

Jane Street's official website issued a warning stating that they do not provide any services to individual investors, do not solicit business through social media, and have no association with any companies of similar names. Meanwhile, rumors that their X account's tweets have been cleared are considered by industry insiders to be unrelated to actual history.

Tether is currently hiring for multiple positions in South Korea, planning to expand the team to prepare for the upcoming "Basic Law on Digital Assets." At the same time, Circle is also advancing its local operations, and both actions are seen as preliminary arrangements for potential regulatory requirements.

South Africa plans to regulate Bitcoin and crypto assets, focusing on monitoring cross-border flows rather than imposing strict laws. Aimed at enhancing transparency, the approach seeks to balance oversight with innovation, potentially influencing regional financial policies.

Recently, the prediction market Polymarket listed the "2026 Taiwan Local Elections: Party Winners" trading pair, showing that 88% of the funds are betting on the Kuomintang, while the Democratic Progressive Party accounts for only 12%. However, the total trading volume is less than $30,000, with few participants and insufficient representation. The market settlement is based on seats rather than votes, and participating in prediction markets in Taiwan may be illegal, facing serious legal risks. Additionally, prediction markets have insider trading issues, so caution is advised when participating.