SEC2026-07-09 12:52:13SEC Brings 97 Crypto Enforcement Actions, Levies $2.35B in Penalties — Gensler Prioritizes Crypto RegulationThe SEC has initiated 97 crypto-related enforcement actions since 2013, with total monetary penalties of approximately $2.35 billion. Chairman Gary Gensler has made crypto a top priority, calling for trading platforms to be regulated.1700
Hashflare2026-07-09 08:52:13Hashflare Operators Plead Guilty in $577 Million Crypto Ponzi CaseTwo Estonian operators of Hashflare pleaded guilty to running a $577 million crypto fraud tied to fake mining contracts. More than $400 million will be forfeited for victim compensation, and both face up to 20 years in prison.1840
UK Gambling C2026-07-08 16:46:13UK Gambling Commission Posts £65,000 Job to Hunt £16.6B Black MarketThe UK Gambling Commission advertises a £65,000 'Head of Illegal Markets' role as the black market surges to £16.6 billion in 2025. Acting CEO welcomes £26m funding; 1,134 sites disrupted.550
Howey Test2026-07-08 13:44:13How the Howey Test Shapes Crypto Regulation: A Deep Dive into SEC EnforcementAs the SEC intensifies enforcement against unregistered crypto securities, the 1946 Howey Test has become the key standard for determining what constitutes an investment contract. This article explores the test's four prongs, its application to digital assets, and industry criticisms of regulatory ambiguity.1900
CFTC2026-06-02 23:00:50CFTC Chairman: Biden-Era Enforcement Against Gemini Was Politically Targeted, Agency Moves to Undo $5M SettlementCFTC Chairman Michael Selig has publicly stated that enforcement actions during the Biden administration were 'politically targeted' at Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and the agency has filed a motion to withdraw a $5 million settlement reached in January 2025.630
CFTC2026-06-02 20:00:50CFTC Chairman Michael Selig Says Biden-Era Enforcement Politically Targeted Gemini Founders, Seeks to Undo SettlementCFTC Chairman Michael Selig alleges that Biden-era enforcement actions politically targeted Gemini's co-founders, and the agency has moved to rescind a $5 million settlement. The founders had donated to Trump's campaign and attended White House events.580
