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Crypto Regulation Tightens Globally: Uncertainty & Enforcement Rise

March 29, 2026, 06:00 PM159 words7 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
Crypto Regulation Tightens Globally: Uncertainty & Enforcement Rise

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The global regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency is intensifying, marked by increased enforcement actions and growing uncertainty impacting market sentiment and business decisions. In the US, stalled legislation is delaying institutional adoption, prompting Citigroup to lower price targets for Bitcoin and Ether, and causing Kraken to pause its IPO. A White House advisor warned that obstructing the Clarity Act could lead to harsher regulations under a future administration, particularly concerning stablecoins and DeFi. Legal battles are unfolding, notably Jane Street vs. Terraform Labs, focusing on allegations of insider trading during the 2022 Terra collapse. The UK sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese crypto exchange processing nearly $20 billion in illicit flows, alongside related entities in a coordinated crackdown on scam networks. Canada proposed the Strong and Free Elections Act, banning crypto donations to political parties. Debates continue around developer protections within the Clarity Act and the risks associated with zero-knowledge proofs in institutional finance, with Canton Network raising concerns about their complexity.

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