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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Clock to Start Wednesday as 8 Applicants Named on Federal Register
18.7.2023
The clock for the SEC approval process of spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications will begin Wednesday after all eight applicants, including BlackRock, were listed in the Federal Register
Ripple Court Ruling Unlikely to Impact Celsius Wind-Up, Crypto Lender’s Counsel Says
18.7.2023
Crypto securities ruling could impact pricing of CEL token but won’t affect restructuring plans, the counsel said
G20 Welcomes FSB's Tougher Crypto Rules, Says Presidency Holders India
18.7.2023
The Group of Twenty (G20) has welcomed the high-level recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activities and global stablecoin arrangements
Even Unpaid Social Media Crypto Promotions May Breach UK Ad Rules: Financial Regulator
18.7.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act in June
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to Meet House Democrats About Crypto Legislation: Bloomberg
18.7.2023
Armstrong will meet Democrats from the House of Representatives in the U.S. Congress, aides familiar with the plans told Bloomberg
US regulatory clarity has begun in court after Ripple win: CFTC commissioner
18.7.2023
CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham said recent court opinions around digital assets and securities are a first step to crypto regulatory clarity
SEC ‘Disappointed’ With XRP Ruling on Retail Investors — Chair Gensler Hints at More Crypto Industry Enforcement
18.7.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has stated that the regulator is “disappointed” with the SEC v. Ripple ruling on XRP regarding retail investors. “We are still looking at it and assessing that opinion,” he affirmed. Gensler also reiterated...
G20’s FSB Pushes for Global Crypto Regulations and Standards Aiming to Curb Crypto ‘Spillover’ Risks
17.7.2023
On Monday, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a product of the G20 organization, unveiled its proposed guidelines for a global regulatory structure overseeing the operations of crypto assets. The international entity emphasizes that nations should confront the risks cryptocurrencies pose...
BlockFi Bet Big on FTX and Alameda Even After Seeing Infamous Balance Sheet, Creditors Say
17.7.2023
The crypto lender saw “the exact same balance sheet” later published by CoinDesk but still put clients' money in Sam Bankman-Fried’s companies, a scathing new report claims
EU's Data Act Final Draft Still Contains Controversial Smart Contract Kill Switch
17.7.2023
Lawmakers appear to have largely ignored pleas from organizations linked to Polygon, NEAR and Cardano about the kill-switch, according to a final version of the text seen by CoinDesk
SEC Launches Review of Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications
17.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its review of the latest bitcoin exchange-traded-fund (ETF) applications
Financial Stability Board Calls for Tougher Global Crypto Rules After Year of Turmoil
17.7.2023
The standard-setter called for crypto companies to adapt now, after allegations of misuse of client funds at FTX
SEC Accepts Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Application
17.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted the application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filed by asset manager Blackrock. The move indicates the regulator is preparing to seriously consider a bitcoin ETF and could eventually set the stage for wider adoption of crypto...
Senator Lummis urges clear crypto regulations after XRP ruling
16.7.2023
The outcome of this case could establish a precedent that shapes the regulatory landscape for various digital assets within the United States
What Ripple’s Partial XRP Win Means for Other Crypto Firms Fighting SEC
14.7.2023
Coinbase and Binance have a new precedent to cite in court – if the decision survives potential appeal. That’s no sure thing, lawyers said
How the Celsius Affair Plays Into the U.S. Crypto Regulatory Debate
14.7.2023
The arrest of the crypto lender’s co-founder and ex-CEO Alex Mashinsky comes as lawmakers and regulators squabble over new rules for the sector
Congressman Torres Calls for Investigation Into SEC Over its Approach to Crypto
14.7.2023
Congressman Ritchie Torres has asked for two separate independent investigations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) for its "haphazard and heavy-handed approach to digital assets."
Alex Mashinsky's Bail Set at $40M, Travel Restricted
14.7.2023
The founder of the bankrupt crypto lender has pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud and manipulation of the CEL token
Sale of XRP on Exchanges Not Investment Contracts, Court Rules in SEC Case Against Ripple
13.7.2023
The institutional sale of the XRP tokens did violate federal securities laws, a court ruled as it granted a motion for summary judgment in part on Thursday
Celsius Network's Alex Mashinsky Arrested, Firm Sued by SEC, CFTC, FTC
13.7.2023
U.S. commodities regulator CFTC could also bring a case against the crypto lender, Bloomberg reported earlier this month