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Ripple lawyer slams SEC use of 'crypto asset security'
3.9.2024
Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty says the term is “fabricated” with no legal basis.
SEC Warns FTX Over Legality of Crypto Asset Distribution in Chapter 11 Plan
2.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over FTX’s plan to pay back claims using its “crypto asset securities.” The SEC’s Senior Trial Counsel, Therese Scheuer, has reserved the right to challenge these transactions under federal securities laws. FTX’s Crypto...
Nigeria Approves Two Crypto Exchanges, Warns Against Patronizing ‘Illegal Operators’
31.8.2024
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted “approval-in-principle” to Busha Digital and Quidax Technologies, the first digital asset exchanges to operate in the country. Additionally, four digital asset offering platforms and one custodian have been admitted...
Parafi Capital Secures $120 Million for Investing in Crypto Funds
30.8.2024
The New York-based digital asset manager, Parafi Capital, has secured $120 million to invest in general partner stakes of crypto funds. These funds focus on specific market segments, strategies, or geographic locations. With this funding, Parafi Capital aims to build a portfolio of 30-50 general...
Study: Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million
29.8.2024
A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners attributes this surge to the introduction...
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions
29.8.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players...
New Zealand Seeks to Adopt OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
28.8.2024
The New Zealand government has introduced a bill to implement the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework aims to increase transparency in the crypto asset market. Effective April 1, 2026, New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) must collect and report...
Hong Kong’s Project Ensemble sandbox ready to test asset tokenization
28.8.2024
The HKMA's project is gearing up for more testing after successful initial trials
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Tumbles 3.2%, With RNDR the Only Asset to Advance
28.8.2024
RNDR was the lone gainer while MATIC and NEAR suffered steep losses of 8.9% and 7.5% respectively
Institutional Investors Continue to Increase Digital Asset Allocation: Economist Report
28.8.2024
The report, commissioned by OKX, shows that a growing number of institutional investors are examining new digital asset products for their portfolio
Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund
28.8.2024
Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and other investors this year. Hilbert Group Partners...
New Zealand introduces OECD crypto reporting framework on new tax bill
27.8.2024
Crypto service providers who fail to take “reasonable care” to comply with the requirements could be fined between 20,000 and 100,000 New Zealand dollars ($12,000 and $62,000)
Abra to Settle SEC’s Charges for Unregistered Crypto Asset Sales
27.8.2024
Abra has agreed to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over July 2020 allegations that the…
SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot
27.8.2024
The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars and a multimillion-dollar condominium.
SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot
27.8.2024
The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars and a multimillion-dollar condominium.
SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities
26.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company...
Wyoming Aims to Launch ‘Dollar-Dependent’ Stablecoin in Q1 2025
26.8.2024
Wyoming plans to launch a dollar-based stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token, in Q1 2025. The digital asset aims to provide faster and cheaper transactions for individuals and businesses in the state. Governor Mark Gordon emphasizes the importance of adopting this “dollar-dependent”...
Thai Authorities Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mine After Power Outages Spark Resident Complaints
26.8.2024
Thai authorities successfully raided an illegal bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi on August 23. The raid came after residents reported frequent power outages. The bitcoin mining operation was found to be consuming electricity that the occupants of the house were not fully paying for. Bitcoin...
DMM Group and Progmat Collaborate to Create a Regulated Stablecoin
25.8.2024
Digital asset platform Progmat and DMM, a Japanese entertainment giant, are collaborating to create a new stablecoin on the Progmat Coin platform. The stablecoin will be used within the Seamoon Protocol, a Web3 network for culture and entertainment. DMM Crypto, a subsidiary of DMM Group, expects...
Why 2024 Should Be Bitcoin’s Year to Step Away From Politics
25.8.2024
As the U.S. election season heats up, Bitcoin finds itself once again in the political crossfire. From Washington, D.C., to international capitals, this digital currency has become a talking point, with politicians on both sides of the aisle either championing it as a revolutionary financial tool...