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Global Crypto Regulation Tightens: Fines, Fraud Probes & US Scrutiny

March 28, 2026, 12:01 PM165 words9 sources
Global Crypto Regulation Tightens: Fines, Fraud Probes & US Scrutiny

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Regulatory scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry intensified recently, with multiple enforcement actions and investigations globally. Binance Australia Derivatives was penalized A$10 million (approximately $6.9 million) for misclassifying over 85% of its clients, exposing retail investors to high-risk derivatives without adequate protections. This follows a previous A$9 million in compensation paid to affected users. Simultaneously, Vietnamese authorities dismantled a large-scale crypto fraud scheme involving the ONUS platform, detaining key figures and seizing assets related to tokens like VNDC, ONUS, and HNG. The investigation alleges price manipulation and illicit fund transfers. In the US, Congresswoman Maxine Waters is pressing the Federal Reserve for details regarding Kraken Financial’s approval for a limited-purpose account, raising concerns about regulatory consistency. Senator Cynthia Lummis defended the CLARITY Act, aiming to protect DeFi developers, while Peter Schiff criticized Bitcoin-backed mortgages as risky for taxpayers. Anchorage Digital’s decision to offer institutional custody for TRON (TRX) is seen as a positive development, potentially driving demand, though its immediate market impact remains to be seen.

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