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Hinman Emails Reveal 2018 Speech on Ether Drew Input From Multiple SEC Officials
13.6.2023
A number of SEC officials deliberated about how clear the famous speech actually was about ETH’s status
U.S. SEC Out-of-Bounds in Dragging DeFi Into Proposed Exchange Rule, Industry Says
13.6.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to stretch how it identifies exchanges it needs to regulate, and the agency’s inbox is jammed with crypto industry letters accusing it of reaching well beyond its legal powers and potentially forcing rules on services the platforms need, such...
Hong Kong and the US aim for stablecoin regulations by 2024
13.6.2023
The U.S. is another country currently working on stablecoin market regulations having introduced three drafts of the bill until June first week
UK Has No Plans for 'Crypto Tsar' Proposed by Some Lawmakers, Minister Says
13.6.2023
Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith reiterated the government's position that crypto should not be treated like gambling
FCA Right to Propose Stop to Marketing Crypto as ‘Inflation Resistant,’ UK Industry Members Say
13.6.2023
A long-running industry narrative is that limited-supply cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can hold their value against inflation – similar to gold or bonds
Sam Bankman-Fried's Bahamas Litigation May Take ‘Months or Years,’ His Counsel Says
13.6.2023
The FTX founder’s lawyers argue that a new Supreme Court judgment shows that he has not committed fraud
SEC's Temporary Restraining Order Would 'Effectively End' Binance.US Business, Company Claims
12.6.2023
A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Monday effort to freeze Binance.US's funds is a "draconian and unduly burdensome" move, the U.S. affiliate of the global crypto exchange argued Monday
Hong Kong Lawmaker Invites Coinbase to Apply to Operate in Region Amid U.S. SEC Crackdown
12.6.2023
The company is excited to expand globally and wants to build in Abu Dhabi, Canada, Singapore, and get authorized with the U.K. under its upcoming crypto regime Tom Duff-Gordon Vice President of International Policy at Coinbase said
SEC Crypto Crackdown Adds Urgency for U.S. Lawmakers to Produce Regulatory Framework This Year: JPMorgan
12.6.2023
Without a more solid legal framework, cryptocurrency activity will probably continue moving outside the U.S. and into decentralized entities, the report said
U.S. Senator Lummis revamps efforts for crypto regulations amid SEC lawsuits
11.6.2023
The regulatory framework will allow individuals and companies to own and trade digital assets in America
EU needs further efforts to implement crypto regulations: Btc. x CEO
10.6.2023
The CEO of Btc. x mentioned the possibility of governments deeming the MiCA framework inadequate, leading to a two-sided power dynamic
Binance's Nigeria Unit Ordered to Halt 'Illegal' Operations by Securities Watchdog
10.6.2023
The order against Binance Nigeria Limited follows U.S. SEC allegations that the exchange had violated federal securities laws
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...
Bitmex Group CEO: US Crypto Crackdown May Drive Top Talent to ‘Markets With More Regulatory Certainty and Lower Risk’
10.6.2023
Unlike in the United States where authorities are cracking down on the crypto industry, the regulations governing the industry are “more clearly defined and commercially viable in markets like Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE,” Stephan Lutz, the group CEO and CFO of the crypto exchange...
CFTC Wins Lawsuit Against Ooki DAO
9.6.2023
Mt. Gox's Hackers Are 2 Russian Nationals, U.S. DOJ Alleges in Indictment
9.6.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice charged Russian nationals Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner with hacking Mt. Gox in 2011, at the time one of the biggest thefts in the crypto industry
EU Governments Friendly to Tough Crypto Bank-Capital Restrictions, Negotiator Says
9.6.2023
A deal on new banking laws may be imminent, and will likely treat lenders’ crypto holdings as highly risky
Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Prepare for Retail CBDC
9.6.2023
The regulator will start conducting in-depth studies and pilots on the implementation of a future e-HKD
EU’s Landmark Crypto Law MiCA Published in Official Journal
9.6.2023
The procedural move means landmark licensing, stablecoin and anti-money laundering rules apply as of December 30, 2024
New Stablecoin Bill Drafted by House Republicans as Compromise With Democrats
9.6.2023
The Republican chair of the House Financial Services Committee has released a new draft of the leading U.S. legislative proposal for overseeing stablecoins, and it includes some of the positions of Democratic lawmakers