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Genesis and Gemini File for Dismissal of SEC's Earn Program Lawsuit – Here's the Latest
14.6.2023
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Genesis Global Capital, a bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, have filed a petition to dismiss the SEC action linked to their joint venture product, Gemini Earn.
The SEC lawsuit charges the firms with offering yield-bearing instruments to their customers...
An In-Depth Look at Binance’s TRO Opposition, Filing Insists SEC Manufactured an Emergency ‘for Its Own Purposes’
14.6.2023
Binance fired back at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s temporary restraining order (TRO) request on Monday, assuring the court that “there is no risk” to customer assets. The exchange’s legal team dismissed the notion of an “emergency,”...
Hinman documents suggest SEC is the wrong agency to govern digital assets, crypto lawyer says
13.6.2023
John Deaton, a crypto lawyer and founder of CryptoLaw, told Cointelegraph that released Hinman documents highlight the need for Congress to intervene and provide clarity in governing digital assets
SEC and Binance seek compromise on US assets freeze
13.6.2023
Binance.US would have to transfer all U.S.-based assets to new wallets but would be allowed to pay its bills under a proposed consent order
Asset Freeze to Halt Binance US Operations, Exchange Says, Seeks Rejection of SEC Request
13.6.2023
Crypto exchange Binance US has urged a federal judge to reject a request by the U.S. securities regulator to freeze its assets. The company won’t be able to maintain the trading platform or pay employees and vendors, defense attorneys said in a court filing. ‘No Need for the Draconian Relief Sought...
Crypto Investing Platform Finblox Starts Offering Tokenized Treasury Yield With OpenEden
13.6.2023
Demand for tokenized versions of short-term U.S. government bonds has been increasing as crypto investors turn to real-world assets to earn returns on their investments
Etoro to Delist ALGO, MANA, DASH, and MATIC for US Customers Amid ‘Evolving Regulatory Landscape’
13.6.2023
The social trading and investment company Etoro declared on Monday that starting July 12, 2023, U.S. customers would be unable to initiate new trades for ALGO, MANA, DASH, and MATIC. The company cited the “rapidly evolving regulatory landscape” as the reason behind the delistings....
Binance Lawyers Push Back Against US SEC Claims That Binance.US Customer Assets Are at Risk
13.6.2023
Attorneys for Binance.US and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao argued that the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s temporary restraining order to freeze its assets should be denied.
There is no risk to customer assets, the lawyers said on Monday in a court filing ahead of a Tuesday hearing...
Iran and Russia Talk Crypto Cooperation, Unveil Tool Streamlining Trade in National Currencies
12.6.2023
Experts and business representatives from Iran and Russia have discussed the potential uses of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. The two countries are also collaborating on implementing new financial instruments facilitating bilateral trade in their national fiats. Financial Expo Brings Together...
'Near impossible to know' what is and isn't a security: Mark Cuban on SEC
12.6.2023
The billionaire is the latest to argue that the SEC hasn’t provided crypto firms with a registration process to follow
European Consumer Organization Calls for Curbing Crypto Promotion on Twitter, Tiktok
11.6.2023
BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, has urged Brussels to clamp down on the promotion of crypto assets on social media. The umbrella group calls for implementing stricter advertising rules on major platforms like Twitter and Tiktok as well as preventing influencers from misleading investors....
Nigerian Regulator Labels Binance Affiliate’s Local Operations Illegal
11.6.2023
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has said crypto exchange Binance’s local affiliate “is neither registered nor regulated by the Commission and its operations in Nigeria are therefore illegal.” The regulator has also said anyone who continues to deal with Binance...
Bitcoin Dominance Soars to 47.5%: Highest Level in a Year as Other Crypto Assets Suffer
11.6.2023
On June 10, 2023, bitcoin is dominating with a market capitalization dominance of 47.5%, marking its highest level since this time last year, according to coinmarketcap.com. Meanwhile, ethereum’s dominance is holding steady at 20%, indicating that the recent dominance gains made by these...
Russia’s Largest Bank to Allow Retail Investors to Trade Digital Assets
10.6.2023
Majority state-owned lender Sberbank is preparing to allow Russian citizens to buy and sell digital assets. Private individuals will be provided access to its proprietary blockchain platform as early as this month, a top executive of the bank announced. Sberbank to Open Digital Assets Platform...
Nigeria to tax crypto, digital assets 10% on capital gains: Experts react
10.6.2023
The Act aims to enhance fiscal transparency, boost revenue and recognize cryptocurrencies as legitimate assets
UK Bans ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonuses With Tougher Crypto Marketing Rules
10.6.2023
Businesses marketing crypto assets to U.K. consumers will have to abide by stricter advertising rules presented by the country’s financial watchdog. These include prohibiting ‘refer a friend’ bonuses for the industry as well as introducing a cooling-off period for first time investors. Regulator...
Digital Asset Trust Firm Bitgo Sets Sights on Prime Trust Acquisition
9.6.2023
In a recent development, Bitgo, the digital asset trust firm, disclosed that it has penned a letter of intent to acquire Prime Trust, a crypto custodian based in Nevada. Should the acquisition proceed, Prime Trust would become an integral part of Bitgo’s network of regulated trust companies....
Real-World Asset protocols outperform DeFi blue-chips due to tokenization wave
9.6.2023
Traditional finance companies are boosting their engagement with Ethereum-based real-world asset protocols, resulting in RWAs outperforming DeFi blue chips
Report: Zimbabwean Crypto Trader Uses Recovery Phrase to Steal Digital Assets Worth $457K From Client
9.6.2023
A Zimbabwean crypto trader has appeared in court to face theft and money laundering charges after prosecutors accused him of stealing digital assets worth more than $457,000 from his client. The crypto trader is accused of siphoning the digital assets using seed phrases and passwords he obtained...
FTX Bankruptcy Judge Says U.S. Courts Should Have Full Control Over $7.3B in Disputed Assets
9.6.2023
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