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October 21, 2026
Elena Petrova
Regulation Correspondent

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Elena Petrova is STnews's Regulation Correspondent, reporting on MiCA, SEC and CFTC actions, the FATF travel rule and AML/KYC developments across digital-asset markets. Her coverage adheres to STnews's editorial standards — primary-sourced, cited, and non-advisory.

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Articles published
1062
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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