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The Spectre of Sam Bankman-Fried Overshadowed Caroline Ellison's Sentencing
2.10.2024
Caroline Ellison, flanked by her attorneys, was sentenced to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for her role in propping up FTX and Alameda Research last week
Bitwise Takes a Step Toward XRP ETF
1.10.2024
Crypto native asset manager Bitwise is moving toward creating an exchange-traded fund tracking XRP, the token closely associated with crypto company Ripple
Diddy Hires Sam Bankman-Fried’s (New) Lawyer
1.10.2024
Sean “Diddy” Combs has hired Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro, to appeal a New York judge’s decision to keep him locked up while he awaits trial for racketeering and sex trafficking charges
Binance ‘fully available’ in Argentina after VASP registration
1.10.2024
Binance becomes fully operational in Argentina after securing registration with the country’s securities regulator.
'Is Daddy on the Airplane?' Jailed Binance Exec Gambaryan Family’s Ordeal in New Podcast
1.10.2024
“Is Daddy on the airplane?” my son asked. Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is jailed in Nigeria tells of her family’s ordeal in a new podcast, “Designated.”
U.S. Judge Sides With SEC in Case Against Crypto Wallet Rivetz Over Sale of Unregistered Securities
1.10.2024
United States District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC's motion for a summary judgement
Malaysia steps up its AI game with regulations and cloud computing policy
1.10.2024
Malaysia has strengthened its AI and cloud computing landscape with new regulations and partnerships, positioning itself as a hub for ethical AI and digital innovation
Circle Signals Plans to Bring USDC to Australia With Venture Capitalist Mark Carnegie
1.10.2024
Stablecoin giant Circle has signalled its plans to bring its digital currency, USDC, into Australia and beyond with the unveiling of a partnership with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie's MHC Digital Group, the companies announced on Tuesday
Japan to Review Crypto Regulations, Potentially Easing Tax Burden
1.10.2024
Japan is reportedly set to review its cryptocurrency regulations, potentially reducing taxes on digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to assess whether current crypto regulations under the payments act provide sufficient investor protection. The review may lead to reclassifying...
Bitcoin miner claims judge, prosecutor, targeted firm with noise laws
1.10.2024
Bitcoin mining firm NewRays alleges that Judge Allen Dodson, prosecuting attorney Phil Murphy, selectively enforced noise legislation to target its business.
Crypto founders increasingly look to ‘geofencing’ amid US uncertainty
1.10.2024
Variant Fund chief legal officer Jake Chervinsky says geofencing is an extreme measure to ensure compliance with US law.
Founding Coin Center Chief Jerry Brito Stepping Down After Decade
30.9.2024
Jerry Brito, the founding executive director of the venerable-for-crypto advocacy and research organization Coin Center will step down by the end of the year, he wrote in a post on the group's website, adding that he'll be retaining a board seat
FTX creditors to receive only ‘10–25% of their crypto back,’ CZ walks free: Law Decoded
30.9.2024
Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks
Crypto Poll: U.S. Voters More Serious About Demanding Candidates With Know-How
30.9.2024
A new industry-funded poll underlines the rising role of crypto in the thinking of likely voters in the 2024 U.S. elections – and the mention of digital assets by the presidential candidates of both major parties suggests the campaigns are aware of that
Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network in the UK
30.9.2024
This marks the first U.K. conviction for running a crypto ATM operation
Taiwan FSC approves foreign crypto ETFs for professional investors
30.9.2024
Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks
Taiwan opens digital asset ETF market to professional investors
30.9.2024
Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks
Japan Plans to Review Its Crypto Rules: Bloomberg
30.9.2024
The review which will occur over the coming months could also pave the way for dedicated exchange traded funds
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Weighs U.S. Nasdaq Listing: Report
30.9.2024
Late last year, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange was reported to be considering listing its shares on Kosdaq
Canada Sets New Deadline for Crypto Platforms to Comply With Stablecoin Regulations
30.9.2024
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced an updated regulatory framework for stablecoins, also known as value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs), with a new compliance deadline set for December 31, 2024. The updated regulations emphasize transparency and investor protection...