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This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 5, 2026)

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (148+ words) The first week of April underscored a clear trend: crypto is continuing its integration into the traditional financial system, even as regulators and policymakers race to catch up. From federal trust charters to institutional expansion and mounting pressure for U. S. legislation,…...

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kelman. law > this-week-in-crypto-law-mar-29-2026

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026)

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (188+ words) The final week of March delivered a series of pivotal legal and regulatory developments bridging traditional finance and digital assets. From tokenized securities trading in the United States to global enforcement actions and jurisdictional battles, regulators are increasingly asserting control…...

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kelman. law > this-week-in-crypto-law-mar-22-2026

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026)

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (152+ words) This week in crypto law highlighted a growing reality: legal and regulatory uncertainty is no longer just a compliance issue. Rather, it is actively shaping markets, business decisions, and global policy. From stalled U. S. legislation impacting price forecasts to aggressive enforcement…...

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kelman. law > this-week-in-crypto-law-mar-15-2026

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 15, 2026)

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (370+ words) The past week delivered major developments across crypto litigation, regulation, and capital markets. From a high-profile defamation suit involving Binance to new guidance from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, regulators and courts continue to shape the legal framework governing digital…...

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This Week In Crypto Law (Mar. 8)

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (583+ words) A U. S. federal judge dismissed a civil lawsuit seeking to hold Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, liable for cryptocurrency transactions allegedly linked to dozens of terrorist attacks worldwide. The case was brought by more than 500 victims and relatives of victims…...

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kelman. law > this-week-in-crypto-law-mar-1-2026

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 1, 2026)

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (617+ words) A federal judge in the Southern District of New York recently dealt a setback to Binance in its effort to force investors" token-sale claims into arbitration. The exchange had attempted to compel arbitration in a series of class action lawsuits…...

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OCC Proposes Stablecoin Issuer Regulation Under the GENIUS Act

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (527+ words) Over the past several years, stablecoins have operated in a kind of regulatory gray zone " widely used, heavily scrutinized, but never fully folded into a clear federal supervisory framework. That may be about to change. What stands out most is…...

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kelman. law > this-week-in-crypto-law-feb-21-2026

This Week in Crypto Law (Feb. 21, 2026)

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (406+ words) This represents a notable step toward bringing industry expertise into regulatory discussions and could influence how digital assets and smart contract-based markets are treated under U. S. derivatives law. Read the CFTC's official announcement here. U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly urged…...

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This Week in Crypto Law (Feb. 14, 2026)

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (598+ words) Former Safe Moon CEO Braden Karony has been sentenced to more than eight years in U. S. federal prison after being convicted of stealing millions from investors and funding a lavish personal lifestyle with the proceeds. The sentencing marks one of the…...

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kelman. law > is-crypto-a-security-part-vi-practical-compliance-guide

Is Crypto a Security? (Part VI: Practical Compliance Guide)

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (417+ words) Issuers should aim to launch tokens with actual, functional utility, not promises of features that will arrive later. Selling tokens before the network works is one of the strongest indicators of reliance on future managerial efforts, which drives Howey analysis....