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CFPB leaves crypto wallets out of ‘Larger Participant’ rule
21.11.2024
The agency highlighted consumer and industry comments in a 259-page report detailing the final draft of the "Larger Participants" rule
US Bitcoin reserve during Trump presidency could pump BTC to $1M
21.11.2024
The strategic Bitcoin reserve could set up Bitcoin’s price for an over $1 million valuation this market cycle, according to Adam Back
Lawmaker Demands Overhaul Amid Regulatory Failures: ‘The Era of Post-Financial Crisis Regulation Is Over’
21.11.2024
“Post-financial crisis regulation is over,” a top U.S. lawmaker has declared, calling for urgent reforms to digital asset oversight, regulatory transparency, and leadership accountability at federal agencies. Lawmaker’s Warning Signals Major Shake-up for Financial Oversight Agencies House Financial...
Stablecoin bill faces several challenges — former Senator Pat Toomey
20.11.2024
The total market capitalization of the stablecoin sector has topped $174 billion as of November 2024 and continues to grow
Fmr House Speaker warns partisan gridlock could derail Trump’s crypto plans
20.11.2024
Paul Ryan served as Speaker for the House of Representatives prior to Nancy Pelosi
FTX co-founder Gary Wang sentenced to time served
20.11.2024
Wang was the final FTX executive awaiting sentencing over the 2022 exchange collapse and subsequent fraud charges
Japan passes stimulus package, commits to crypto tax reform
20.11.2024
Proposed changes include taxing cryptocurrency at a 20% flat rate instead of the current variable ‘miscellaneous income’ rate.
The Crypto Cleanup: South Africa’s New Bid to Exit FATF’s Grey List
20.11.2024
South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 9, requiring digital asset platforms to collect and store identity information for cryptocurrency transactions. New Rules Force Crypto Platforms to Track User Identities A South African financial intelligence unit has issued...
Ripple CEO Sounds Alarm on SEC Chair Selection Amid Warnings of Oversight Risks
20.11.2024
Ripple’s CEO has warned against SEC Chair candidates tied to past enforcement controversies, urging leadership that fosters innovation and ends punitive crypto regulation. A Name Sparks Debate: Ripple CEO Slams SEC Chair Prospect Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, has criticized the potential...
Paxos acquires Membrane Finance for EU stablecoin expansion
19.11.2024
Membrane Finance is the issuer of US dollar and euro stablecoins and has a passportable Finnish license
Final FTX exec to be sentenced on Nov. 20 — What should users expect?
19.11.2024
Three of the five individuals indicted in the FTX case have been sent to prison, while one was given time served
Satoshi Action Fund Open-Sources Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Model, Hints at Executive Order Implementation
19.11.2024
Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, recently announced the open-sourcing of a document for enacting Strategic Bitcoin Reserve laws internationally. He stated that several lawmakers are using the legislative model and that a related executive order to implement it could...
Coinbase CEO to meet with Trump to discuss personnel appointments — WSJ
18.11.2024
Before US Election Day, Brian Armstrong said Coinbase was “prepared to work” with either a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump administration
Bitfinex money launderer ‘Razzlekhan’ sentenced to 18 months in prison
18.11.2024
A federal judge sentenced Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, to 18 months in prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin connected to Bitfinex
OCC notice suggests impending launch for spot Bitcoin ETF options trading
18.11.2024
Some experts suggested that options trading for shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust could launch on the Nasdaq as early as Nov. 19
18 US states file lawsuit against SEC, Gary Gensler: Law Decoded
18.11.2024
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin said SEC crypto cases will be settled or dismissed under the incoming Trump administration.
Speculation looms over SEC leadership under Trump as rhetoric escalates
18.11.2024
US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has not announced he will leave the commission, nor has Donald Trump suggested a possible replacement
Speculation looms over SEC leadership under Trump as rhetoric escalates
18.11.2024
US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has not announced he will leave the commission, nor has Donald Trump suggested a possible replacement
Speculation looms over SEC leadership under Trump as rhetoric escalates
18.11.2024
US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has not announced he will leave the commission, nor has Donald Trump suggested a possible replacement
Nepal to fight crypto fraud with public awareness, transaction monitoring
18.11.2024
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Nepal has identified growing crypto-related fraud despite a trading ban and proposed transaction monitoring, awareness campaigns and stricter regulations