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Singapore High Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Bybit
26.7.2023
The ruling held that a crypto asset is a “thing in action” enforceable via court orders
Binance, CZ to Seek Dismissal of CFTC Complaint
26.7.2023
Crypto exchange Binance and its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) plan to seek the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On July 27, the trading platform is due to submit its response to the CFTC complaint alleging that it broke derivatives laws...
Mashinsky's Arrest, Ripple Ruling, Etc.
26.7.2023
I was on vacation for the last week-and-a-half but before I left, I sent a list of things to watch for to my colleagues that in hindsight, was wholly inadequate. Anyway, here's my effort to catch up
U.S. DOJ Needs 6-8 Weeks to Process Evidence Against Alex Mashinsky, Attorneys Tell Judge
25.7.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge for six to eight weeks to produce evidence for its case against Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of crypto lender Celsius
Namibia's Crypto Assets Bill Is Now a Law
25.7.2023
Namibia's virtual assets bill was put into law on Friday, according to the Gazette of the Republic of Namibia
Crypto Exchange Rain Obtains License to Operate Virtual Asset Brokerage, Custody Service in UAE
25.7.2023
Rain's Abu Dhabi-based entity can now offer institutional clients and some retail clients in the UAE the ability to buy, sell and store virtual assets, Reuters reported
UK Information Commission to Make Inquiries About Worldcoin
25.7.2023
The firm has claimed that they comply with "very, very local and very specific rules and regulations in each of the markets where there's an Orb."
Japan Signals More Web3 Promotion Policies Are To Come
25.7.2023
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the country plans to improve the environment for Web3 when it comes to using tokens and revitalize the content industry
EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says
24.7.2023
The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements
Ripple Committed to Markets With Clear Rules in Asia and Europe After US Court Win
24.7.2023
Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain firm also plans an expansion in the U.K. and Europe...
Meet the Hong Kong Lawmaker Who Invited Coinbase to Town
24.7.2023
Legislative Council member Johnny Ng is courting crypto exchanges to get licensed in the city as the U.S. drives digital asset firms offshore
Arkansas counties rush to pass noise regulations for crypto miners
23.7.2023
Several counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas are hurrying to adopt new ordinances before August, when crypto mining facilities will be subject to the same rules as data centers
Craig Wright Will Be Able to Fight Bitcoin Copyright Claim in UK After Winning Appeal
21.7.2023
Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, will be able to argue his case that the Bitcoin file format should receive copyright protection under UK law after a bench of three UK judges accepted his appeal to a previous court denial, according to a court filing
Wholesale CBDC Would Improve Cross-Border Payments, French Central Bank Tests Show
21.7.2023
The French Central Bank has determined that its wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) would improve cross-border payments, it announced on Friday
Indonesia Crypto-Stock Exchange, Clearing House Goes Live After Long Delays
21.7.2023
The long-awaited Nasdaq-style national bourse for crypto has been operational since July 17, according to an official announcement from Thursday
Kuwait Capital Markets Authority Reaffirms Comprehensive Crypto Asset Ban
20.7.2023
In a circular released by the Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait, the regulator reaffirmed its position that Kuwait strictly prohibits the use of virtual currencies and bans mining activities within the Gulf state. The authority also emphasized the importance for businesses to inform customers...
UK's FCA Is Designing Prudential Requirements for Firms Carrying Out Crypto Activities
20.7.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority will consult on rules once the government gives it the necessary powers, the regulator said in its annual report
Fed Dramatically Speeds Up U.S. Payments With 'FedNow' Service, but Downplays Any Tie to CBDCs
20.7.2023
Some argue it would weaken crypto’s payments use case or form a bridge to a digital dollar
UK Government Rejects Lawmaker Plan to Regulate Crypto as Gambling
20.7.2023
The Treasury says it has learned lessons from FTX's collapse, and that gambling law doesn’t deal with crypto risks
SEC’s Stuttering Litigation Strategy Draws Comment From France
20.7.2023
French officials boast of crypto-ready laws that contrast with a stuttering enforcement campaign from the U.S. SEC – and are looking to the next generation of Web 3 gaming rules