The Financial Conduct Authority and HTX began settlement talks over the FCA's lawsuit against HTX in March 2026, extending their discussions in June 2026

How governments worldwide set rules for digital assets through legislation, agency rulemaking, licensing regimes and court fights.

Lawsuits, settlements and criminal cases brought by regulators and prosecutors against crypto firms and individuals.

Licensing, custody, and market-conduct rules for platforms where people trade digital assets, shaped by collapses like FTX and jurisdictional disputes between regulators.