This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

In recent developments, law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce.…

FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcem…

In recent developments, crypto oversight is climbing the global policy agenda as regulators push faster enforcement across digital asset markets. The latest FATF declaration signals tighter scrutiny ahead, with cross-border…

Analyst Predicts X Money Will Send XRP To $10 – But What Will Send It To $1…

In recent developments, a bold XRP price forecast is gaining traction among community members, as an analyst predicts the cryptocurrency’s next moves in the coming weeks. The expert has mapped…

Russian Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Trading, Alleging $13M Exploit by ‘Weste…

In recent developments, russian crypto exchange Grinex paused trading services after a $13 million exploit it says was conducted by “foreign special services.” Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

In recent developments, a new study finds that most crypto protocols generate revenue but fail to disclose key investor information. Critical gaps include market maker agreements and structured investor communication.…

Russia introduces bill to criminalize unregistered crypto services

In recent developments, individuals and groups would be required to register with the Bank of Russia before offering certain crypto services, or potentially face fines and prison time. Looking closer,…

Crypto market liquidations hit $820M as Bitcoin price taps $78K

In recent developments, nearly a billion dollars in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the Bitcoin price rallied above $78,000. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Crypto execs ramp up security as wrench attacks increase

In recent developments, notable crypto execs descended on Paris Blockchain Week, bringing more attention to personal security as kidnapping and ransom attempts skyrocket. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Crypto in sustained winter as CEX volumes drop 39% in Q1: CoinGecko

In recent developments, march was the “weakest month” with $800 billion in centralized crypto exchange trading volume, the lowest since November 2023. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Crypto Miner HIVE Targets $75 Million Offering to Fund AI Expansion

In recent developments, hIVE Digital is seeking to raise $75 million through exchangeable notes to fund data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The move comes as the company expands…