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Court denies Kraken’s motion to dismiss SEC lawsuit
23.8.2024
The SEC alleges Kraken is operating an unregistered securities exchange
US Appeals Court Backs SEC as Hodl Law’s Ethereum Lawsuit Dismissed
23.8.2024
A United States appeals court has supported a California federal judge’s dismissal of Hodl Law’s lawsuit against the…
Crypto law firm loses appeal to force SEC’s hand on Ether classification
23.8.2024
Hodl Law sued the SEC in 2022, claiming it could face the regulator’s ire for using Ethereum and wanted a court to force it to decide if ETH is a security
SEC opposes Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss $1B securities lawsuit
23.8.2024
The SEC hit back at Richard Heart’s bid to dismiss its lawsuit, claiming it has sway over him as his alleged illicit securities sales targeted the US
Changpeng Zhao moved to custody of field office ahead of Sept release
22.8.2024
As of Aug. 22, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons listed the former Binance CEO as an inmate of the Residential Reentry Management Long Beach field office
Compliance experts should help regulate crypto — Silk Road 2.0 founder
22.8.2024
Compliance experts explain the importance of working with regulators to ensure that effective crypto laws are passed
Ryan Salame seeks to void guilty plea, says fed didn’t keep promise
22.8.2024
The government has reneged on its agreement to stop investigating his partner, claims former FTX executive Ryan Salame.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
21.8.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
Crypto Airdrops Ban U.S. Users, but Americans Are Claiming Tokens Anyway
21.8.2024
Airdrop geoblocks help projects avoid tangling with U.S. laws. But the safeguards aren't very effective. America's crypto scene doesn't respect the rules they help write
Hong Kong Lawmaker Calls for DAO Regulation to Boost Web3 Investments
21.8.2024
Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng Kit-chong has called for a legal framework to regulate decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to boost Hong Kong’s Web3 investment landscape. Ng said a recent High Court ruling underscores the rule of law in Web3 operations and sets a significant legal precedent....
Binance’s return to India comes with $86M tax demand
20.8.2024
While Indian AML agencies have given Binance the green light to resume operations, authorities are still seeking $86 million in tax liabilities from the firm
Disney Cancels Star Wars: The Acolyte After Just One Season
20.8.2024
Star Wars: The Acolyte was a divisive, uneven, and daring stab at a different type of Jedi story. But decent reviews and an average viewership apparently wasn’t enough to convince Disney to invest in its future. The streaming platform is canceling Acolyte after just one season.Read more
China Supreme Court revises Anti-Money Laundering law to include ‘virtual assets’
20.8.2024
Supreme People’s Procuratorate said there has been a 20-fold increase in people prosecuted for money laundering since 2019.
Solana ETF 'still in play' despite Cboe filing removal — VanEck exec
19.8.2024
VanEck is still advocating for its Solana ETF with regulators, said Matthew Sigel
Judge sets Oct 2025 trial for brothers allegedly behind $25M exploit
19.8.2024
Shortly after their arrest in May, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno were released on $250,000 bonds until the conclusion of their criminal case
Dubai court recognizes crypto as valid salary payment: Law Decoded
19.8.2024
Dubai's latest ruling marks a significant shift in the legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies, aligning the UAE with global trends in digital finance
Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report
19.8.2024
Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to bring a bill for taxing the crypto industry to parliament by September, news outlet Punch Nigeria reported on Saturday
California AI bill under scrutiny by US policymakers
19.8.2024
Senator Scott Wiener defends California’s AI bill, SB 1047, against criticism from Nancy Pelosi and other policymakers, emphasizing the need for oversight beyond tech companies
Better Markets CEO Says SEC Has 90% Chance of Winning in Ripple Appeal — Criticizes Judge’s XRP Ruling
19.8.2024
Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case misapplied the law. Better Markets CEO on...
Clay County Intensifies Efforts Against Cryptocurrency Scams
17.8.2024
The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Liberty, Missouri, is intensifying efforts to combat the rise in cryptocurrency-related scams. Recognizing the growing threat posed by scams related to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, the office is organizing a specialized training...