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Regulatory events behind the data: market exits, licensing changes, sanctions actions and rulings. Every entry is verified against a primary source, cited on its coverage page or linked directly.

Verified change log

23 Apr 2026Wisconsin Department of JusticeUnited StatesAttorney General Josh Kaul sues Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket and Crypto.com over sports event contracts, which the state calls illegal sports betting.

23 Apr 2026CNADEl SalvadorTwo more Bitfinex companies, including the one running the core platform, are registered with the CNAD (PSAD-0082 and PSAD-0083).

21 Apr 2026CoinbaseUnited StatesNew York sues Coinbase and Gemini over sports and event contracts it calls illegal gambling.

17 Apr 2026Michigan Attorney GeneralUnited StatesThe Michigan Attorney General reissues a consumer alert on Bitcoin ATM scams, saying the machines lack oversight and regulation.

17 Apr 2026IFEC (SFC)Hong KongThe SFC subsidiary IFEC says trading on prediction markets such as Polymarket or Kalshi in Hong Kong may constitute illegal gambling.

15 Apr 2026State Bank of PakistanPakistanThe State Bank lets banks open accounts for PVARA-licensed virtual asset firms and limited accounts for NOC holders, replacing the 2018 bank ban. Banks still may not trade or hold crypto.

15 Apr 2026FSCASouth AfricaThe FSCA reports 310 approved crypto asset service provider licences from 533 applications as at 31 March 2026, with 81 investigations into unlicensed providers.

14 Apr 2026KalshiUnited StatesThe Ohio Casino Control Commission serves Kalshi a notice of intent to fine it $5 million for offering sports event contracts without a sports gaming licence.

14 Apr 2026OFACVenezuelaOFAC issues General License 57 for financial services involving certain Venezuelan banks and Government of Venezuela individuals, one of several 2026 licences that ease the Venezuela sanctions programme.

13 Apr 2026Kentucky GovernorUnited StatesKentucky signs SB 189: virtual currency kiosk operators need a DFI licence, with a $2,000 daily limit per user, from 30 April 2027.

13 Apr 2026Tennessee GovernorUnited StatesTennessee signs Public Chapter 766: installing or operating a virtual currency kiosk becomes a Class A misdemeanor from 1 July 2026.

12 Apr 2026KalshiEX LLCUnited StatesKalshi sues Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Gambling Control Division in federal court after a second cease-and-desist letter mailed on 6 April 2026, claiming the Commodity Exchange Act pre-empts state gambling law.

10 Apr 2026HKMAHong KongHKMA grants the first stablecoin issuer licences, to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and HSBC.

10 Apr 2026HTXPhilippinesThe Philippine SEC warns that HTX (Huobi) is unregistered and lacks CASP authorisation.

09 Apr 2026Alabama GovernorUnited StatesAlabama signs HB 259, creating a stablecoin issuer licence run by the Securities Commission; from 18 July 2028 only permitted issuers’ stablecoins may be offered in the state.

09 Apr 2026BitstampSloveniaBitstamp launches perpetual futures for EU retail and institutional traders through its Slovenian MiFID firm, with leverage capped at 10x.

09 Apr 2026HANFACroatiaHANFA authorises Electrocoin, the first Croatian crypto-asset service provider under MiCA, with passports to the whole EEA.

08 Apr 2026Idaho GovernorUnited StatesGovernor Brad Little vetoes SB 1359a, which would have required crypto kiosk operators to register with Idaho and set transaction limits, citing critical drafting deficiencies; the Legislature has adjourned and cannot override.

08 Apr 2026Mississippi LegislatureUnited StatesMississippi signs HB 1625, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act: every kiosk operator must hold a money transmitter licence under the Money Transmission Modernization Act from 1 July 2026.

08 Apr 2026Pennsylvania SenateUnited StatesTwo Pennsylvania Senate committees hear SB 1015, which would add anti-fraud warnings, 24/7 support and a money transmitter licence for crypto kiosk operators; the Attorney General's office cites 90 complaints and $12.3 million in losses.