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.…

Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities weigh entering prediction markets

In recent developments, charles Schwab and Citadel Securities executives have separately aired interest in prediction markets, but each is looking to steer clear of sports offerings. Looking closer, market participants…

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…

Caitlyn Jenner escapes memecoin lawsuit as judge says token not a security

In recent developments, a federal judge has tossed a class lawsuit over Caitlyn Jenner’s memecoin, saying it did not plausibly allege that the token was an unregistered security. Looking closer,…

XRP’s Institutional Adoption Among Crypto’s Fastest in US Spot ETFs, Ripp…

In recent developments, xRP ETFs are accelerating institutional engagement by expanding regulated access points for traditional finance investors. Ripple highlights growing fund adoption, rising futures activity, and broader market integration…

Warren claims SEC’s Atkins likely misled Congress over enforcement data

In recent developments, sEC chair Paul Atkins is under fire from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who says he “may have been deliberately trying” to mislead Congress about the agency’s enforcement activity.…

Exchange Inflows Spike as Bitcoin Faces $76K Headwinds

In recent developments, on-chain data show increased selling pressure, with Bitcoin exchange inflows and large-holder deposits spiking to multi-month highs. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity…

Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana’s Ecosystem

In recent developments, wrapped XRP officially launched on Solana this week, letting XRP holders move into one of crypto’s most active decentralized finance networks without selling their native token position.…

Kelp restaking platform exploited, $293M drained in attack

In recent developments, the attack caused a “cross-protocol contagion” that has impacted at least nine crypto protocols, blockchain security firm Cyvers said. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

GalaxyOne Head Wants Retail Investors to Stake More, Predict Less

In recent developments, zac Prince, head of Galaxy’s retail platform, said he struggles to see prediction markets in diversified portfolios for long-term investors. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…