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Treasury Secretary Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2026 — Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework for digital assets, writing that regulatory uncertainty is driving crypto development and investment outside the…
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CFTC Seeks Injunction to Halt Arizona Enforcement Against Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, April 9, 2026 — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it has filed a motion in federal court seeking a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to halt the state of Arizona’s…
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SEC Signals Crypto Enforcement Reset, Cites ‘Course Correction’ in FY2025 Results
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it made a “necessary course correction” in its approach to enforcing federal securities laws as they apply to crypto…
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OCC Grants Preliminary Approval for Coinbase National Trust Company
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted preliminary conditional approval to Coinbase Global Inc.’s application to establish Coinbase National Trust Company in New York, a proposed…
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LTSE Updates Order Priority Rule to Conform With Odd-Lot Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of a proposed rule change by the Long-Term Stock Exchange to amend its order priority…
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Nasdaq Updates and Extends Credit Tier for Non-Displayed Liquidity Orders
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to amend its transaction fee schedule, updating and…
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FCA and Bank of England Establish Taskforce to Harmonise Transaction Reporting
LONDON, April 2, 2026 — The Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England have jointly invited expressions of interest from market participants to join a taskforce aimed at informing the design of a long-term…
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ESMA Sets Operational Expectations for EU Consolidated Tapes Ahead of Launch
PARIS, April 1, 2026 — The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued guidance on how market participants should prepare for the launch of the European Union’s consolidated tapes, publishing Questions and Answers…
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CFTC Sues Three U.S. States Over Prediction Markets Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it has filed lawsuits against the U.S. states of Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, challenging actions taken against CFTC-registered designated contract markets and seeking to reaffirm…
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U.S. Court Orders $2.2 Million Penalty in CFTC Swap Valuation Fraud Case
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2026 — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has granted its motion for summary judgment against James R.
Alexander Covtun
Alexander Covtun is the founder and chief editor of CryptoMegaphone, an independent digital newsroom covering cryptocurrency regulation, market structure, and institutional adoption. He directs editorial policy, publication standards, and platform development, maintaining a strictly factual, event-driven reporting framework.
His coverage focus includes regulatory disclosures, supervisory actions, cross-border coordination, exchange oversight, ETF structures, and digital-asset market infrastructure. He oversees the publication’s editorial architecture, visual identity system, and newsroom workflow.
