Policy & Law
Rules, regulators, court cases and legislation that affect miners and holders. Not legal advice.
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Crypto Policy Under the White House: What Changed by 2026 and What It Means for Miners and Builders
The federal policy shift from adversarial enforcement to structured engagement has reshaped the U.S. crypto landscape. From the death of the DAME mining tax to the…
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How to Legally Operate a Crypto Kiosk in Maryland (2026 Rules)
Maryland’s Senate Bill 305 took effect July 1, 2025, introducing sweeping new registration and compliance requirements for crypto kiosk operators across the state. Whether you’re adding…
$388M
Reported kiosk-scam losses, 2025 (FBI)
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Tornado Cash Case: Where Roman Storm’s Prosecution Stands in 2026
Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing protocol Tornado Cash, proceeded to federal trial in New York on three serious criminal charges including money laundering conspiracy.…
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The SEC and Crypto: From ETF Approvals to the 2026 Rulebook
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has undergone a dramatic transformation in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, from the landmark Bitcoin ETF approvals of 2024 to…
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Swan Bitcoin vs. Proton: How the Mining Trade-Secrets Fight Ended
Swan Bitcoin filed a landmark lawsuit against former executives accused of stealing proprietary software and orchestrating a coordinated exodus to launch a rival mining firm. The…
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Coinbase and the U.S. Government: What Its Agency Contracts and Treasury Work Actually Involve
Coinbase has landed a significant contract with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, marking a pivotal moment in the relationship between government institutions and the cryptocurrency…
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The CLARITY Act and the CBDC Ban: Where Two Big Crypto Fights in Congress Stand in 2026
Two landmark pieces of legislation are reshaping the future of U.S. crypto regulation — one seeking to clarify the SEC/CFTC jurisdictional divide, the other aiming to…