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August 17, 2026
Elena Petrova
Regulation Correspondent

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Elena Petrova is a regulatory correspondent specializing in crypto law and policy with over 10 years of financial journalism experience. Formerly a finance reporter at Reuters, Elena covers SEC enforcement, MiCA implementation, and global stablecoin regulations. She holds a J.D. from Georgetown Law and is a member of the New York State Bar. Her regulatory analysis is frequently referenced by compliance officers and legal teams at major exchanges.

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Articles published
1047
Experience
10+ years
Joined
May 2026
Languages
English · Russian · German · French
Identity & credentials verified
Verified May 2026 · via Government ID + LinkedIn match + previous-employer reference check · by STNews Editorial Board
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Background & Credentials

Education, previous employers, certifications

Education
J.D. Georgetown Law, B.A. International Relations, LSE

Beats covered

Topics this reporter writes about regularly

MiCA (EU) ↗ SEC enforcement ↗ CFTC oversight ↗ FATF travel rule ↗ AML/KYC ↗

Disclosure

Conflicts of interest and editorial transparency

I have no current legal practice or retainer relationships with any cryptocurrency company. Past employment relationships are listed publicly.

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