Law & Policy

Last week in crypto regulation (April 14-20):

1/ Google tightens EU crypto ads
From April 23, crypto exchanges and wallets in Europe must obtain MiCA licenses to advertise on Google platforms.

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2/ 18 US states pause SEC lawsuit
State AGs suspend legal action against SEC over crypto authority, citing agency leadership changes.

2/ 18 US states pause SEC lawsuit
State AGs suspend legal action against SEC over crypto authority, citing agency leadership changes.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/04/16/republican-states-pause-lawsuit-against-sec-over-crypto-authority

3/ Ethena exits German market
Crypto project leaves Germany due to inability to comply with MiCA regulations.

3/ Ethena exits German market
Crypto project leaves Germany due to inability to comply with MiCA regulations.
https://x.com/ethena_labs/status/1912121443824939225

4/ Oregon sues Coinbase
State AG brings case against Coinbase for alleged securities law violations.

4/ Oregon sues Coinbase
State AG brings case against Coinbase for alleged securities law violations.
https://coinsholder.com/news/oregon-attorney-general-challenges-crypto-regulations-with-new-lawsuit-against-coinbase/

5/ SEC-Ripple appeal paused
Court approves motion to pause legal proceedings; SEC must report on case status within 60 days.

5/ SEC-Ripple appeal paused
Court approves motion to pause legal proceedings; SEC must report on case status within 60 days.
https://x.com/FilanLaw/status/1912517176885473357

6/ Canada approves Solana ETF
Canadian regulator gives green light to spot Solana ETF listings.

6/ Canada approves Solana ETF
Canadian regulator gives green light to spot Solana ETF listings.
https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1911792784102617321

7/ Korea blocks exchange apps
South Korean regulator forces Apple to remove KuCoin, MEXC and 12 other crypto exchange apps.

7/ Korea blocks exchange apps
South Korean regulator forces Apple to remove KuCoin, MEXC and 12 other crypto exchange apps.
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/04/14/kucoin-mexc-and-12-crypto-exchanges-apple-apps-blocked-in-south-korea

8/ Arizona advances Bitcoin reserve
House approves bill SB 1373 to create strategic Bitcoin reserve in Arizona.
https://x.com/Bitcoin_Laws/status/1912975074996675067?

9/ DOJ reviews victim compensation
US Justice Department reconsidering how to value crypto assets when compensating fraud victims.
https://unchainedcrypto.com/should-victims-of-crypto-fraud-get-repaid-at-current-prices-doj-to-investigate/

10/ DHS probes Anchorage crypto bank
Homeland Security investigating crypto bank for potential anti-money laundering violations.

9/ DOJ reviews victim compensation
US Justice Department reconsidering how to value crypto assets when compensating fraud victims.
https://unchainedcrypto.com/should-victims-of-crypto-fraud-get-repaid-at-current-prices-doj-to-investigate/

10/ DHS probes Anchorage crypto bank
Homeland Security investigating crypto bank for potential anti-money laundering violations.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/homeland-security-probe-crypto-anchorage-c3c2725b

1/ Google tightens EU crypto ads
From April 23, crypto exchanges and wallets in Europe must obtain MiCA licenses to advertise on Google platforms.
https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/16089943

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