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5 articles for “regulators” · clear

Regulatory Warning Lists: How to Use Them

How to use a regulatory warning list to check a crypto platform: where to find official lists, how to search them well, and what a result does and doesn't mean.

Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read

South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchanges, Citing Unregistered Operations

South Korean regulators have announced measures to block 27 cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bitmart, KuCoin, and MEXC, for operating without proper registration. This move expands previous restrictions and aims to prevent investor losse

Oct 13, 2026

The 2017 ICO Boom and Bust: Lessons for 2026

The 2017 ICO boom explained: how token sales exploded, why most collapsed in 2018, what regulators did, and the lessons investors can apply in 2026–2027.

Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read

Scammers Impersonating Regulators and Police in Crypto

How regulator impersonation scams target crypto holders with fake police, SEC or tax officials. Learn the red flags, how to verify contact and what to do.

Oct 4, 2026 · 5 min read

How Regulators Classify Tokens: Securities vs Commodities

Are crypto tokens securities or commodities? Learn how regulators classify tokens, how the Howey test works, how the EU and UK approach it, and why it matters.