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Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation in wake of JPEX fraud case
19.9.2023
The JPEX fraud saga began last week when the SFC revealed it had received 1,400 complaints against the exchange regarding fraud, withdrawal freeze and declining wallet balances
Hong Kong Regulator Hosts Top Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake, Asks Him to Extend Invitation to Buterin
19.9.2023
Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has met with Justin Drake, a top Ethereum researcher, asking him to extend an invitation to Vitalik Buterin and other core members of the Ethereum Foundation.
In a Monday tweet, Ng said he hosted Drake at the Legislative Council Building, which is the home...
Weak competition in AI race could hurt consumers: UK watchdog
19.9.2023
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority wants to prevent AI from being used to undermine consumer trust
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Calls for Tighter Crypto Regulations Citing JPEX Saga
19.9.2023
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee called for tighter regulations on crypto trading citing the recent alleged rugpull by the unlicensed crypto exchange JPEX.
Addressing a press conference, John Lee said that the JPEX saga highlights the need for tighter crypto regulations. ...
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Judge Refuses to Compel Binance.US to Release Documents Requested by SEC, Calls for Cooperative Approach
19.9.2023
In a recent development in the ongoing legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance.US, a U.S. judge has declined the SEC's immediate request for access to Binance.US's software and other documentation.
The hearing, held on September 18, addressed...
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: Stablecoin Bill Unlikely to Be Signed Into Law
19.9.2023
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the market, has shared his skepticism about the passing of a stablecoin law anytime soon. On Laura Shin’s podcast, Unchained, Allaire explained that, while there is a consensus about the importance...
South Korean Authorities Take Aim at Unregulated Crypto OTC Desks Amid Money Laundering Concerns
19.9.2023
South Korean prosecutors and regulators are directing their attention toward reported issues concerning unregulated cryptocurrency-based over-the-counter (OTC) trading and deposit enterprises. During the third annual prosecutors’ conference, officials proposed the necessity for enhanced...
SEC Challenges Binance US's Objections in Latest Court Motion – Here's What You Need to Know
18.9.2023
In a new development today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a court to dismiss the objections raised by Binance US regarding the regulator's recent legal motion.
According to CoinDesk, the SEC claimed that an audit of Binance US revealed difficulties in confirming that...
Rep. Tom Emmer: Digital assets will be a ‘sleeper issue’ for 2024 elections
18.9.2023
Three candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have taken anti-CBDC positions as part of their 2024 presidential run
NYDFS calls for public feedback on proposed crypto regulatory guidance
18.9.2023
The proposals included stricter standards on risk assessments for crypto firms as well as a framework for designating token projects to the NYDFS' greenlist
Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
18.9.2023
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees
Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
18.9.2023
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024
Ethereum Co-Founder Insists ETH Is a Commodity Amid SEC Crackdown on Crypto Securities
18.9.2023
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin says he stands by his conviction that ether is a commodity despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, trying to assert authority over all crypto tokens, except bitcoin. “I anticipate that, with previous...
South Korea focuses on OTC crypto regulations as unlawful deals reach $4B
18.9.2023
According to the Korea Customs Service report, the value of unlawful foreign exchange transactions made using virtual currency was estimated to be worth $4 billion last year
Hong Kong’s Friendly Crypto Policies ‘Very Stable,’ Legislator Assures Vitalik Buterin
18.9.2023
A Hong Kong Legislative Council member has assured Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin that the friendly cryptocurrency policies in Hong Kong are “very stable.” In response to Buterin’s comments expressing his unfamiliarity with Hong Kong and its “complicated...
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Crypto Bill Gains Support Among US Lawmakers
18.9.2023
Nine U.S. lawmakers have thrown their support behind the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, recently reintroduced in Congress by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Roger Marshall, Joe Manchin, and Lindsey Graham. Experts have warned that this crypto bill is the most direct attack on the privacy...
South Korean Regulators Eye OTC Crypto Regulation
18.9.2023
South Korean regulators look set to turn their attention to the over-the-counter (OTC) crypto market, with indications regulation could be on its way.
The nation has moved to shore up its regulatory system this year in the wake of the so-called “Terra-Luna scandal,” which left thousands...
SEC to Unseal Documents in Legal Case Against Binance US – Here's the Latest
15.9.2023
In a major development, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to make public some confidential documents in its ongoing case against Binance US.
The release comes at the SEC's own request and with the consent of both parties involved in the case. This development adds...
Gemini legal team accuses DCG of 'gaslighting' Genesis creditors
15.9.2023
Lawyers representing Gemini Trust filed a response in bankruptcy court to Digital Currency Group's plan claiming to offer unsecured creditors a "70–90% recovery"
Sam Bankman-Fried says 'I did what I thought was right' in leaked docs: Report
15.9.2023
Documents provided by crypto influencer Tiffany Fong reportedly revealed details about the former FTX CEO's life under house arrest and his relationship with Caroline Ellison