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OKX crypto exchange enters final stage of Hong Kong VASP license application
4.9.2023
The Hong Kong regulators have only approved a handful of crypto exchanges to date that are permitted to offer crypto retail trading services
FTX-Linked Wallet Moves $10 Million in Altcoins Ahead of Bankruptcy Hearing
4.9.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX’s Solana wallet has moved $10 million in altocoins to Ethereum network through the Wormhole bridge in the last 4 days, sparking fears of more token dumps in the market.
In a filing submitted the previous month, FTX debtors proposed a structured approach to crypto...
US Lawmaker Contradicts SEC Chair — Says Crypto Industry Not ‘Rife With Noncompliance’
4.9.2023
A U.S. congressman has defended the crypto industry against Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, who stated that it is rife with noncompliance. The lawmaker’s statement followed a pair of legal cases in which the judges sided with cryptocurrency firms over...
Former SEC Chair: Institutional Investors Clearly Want Access to BTC, Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Inevitable
3.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former chairman Jay Clayton has explained why he believes the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. “It is clear that bitcoin is something that retail investors want access to, institutional investors want access to,”...
Ripple Objects to SEC's Appeal of Ruling on Crypto as Non-Security
2.9.2023
Ripple Labs has objected to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request to appeal a federal judge's ruling that the XRP token is not a security when sold to the public.
On Friday, Ripple filed a request with US District Judge Analisa Torres in New York, urging her to deny the SEC's...
Crypto Regulation: Binance Australia's General Manager Ben Rose Provides Perspective on Digital Asset Laws
2.9.2023
During an interview at the Intersekt Fintech conference in Melbourne, Australia, on August 31, Ben Rose, General Manager of Binance Australia, expressed strong confidence in the ability of Australian regulators to make informed decisions regarding digital asset regulations in the country.
Rose's...
Ripple legal team opposes SEC appeal over XRP decision
1.9.2023
Lawyers argued the SEC’s grounds for an appeal was based on “dissatisfaction” with a July court decision that the XRP token did not largely qualify as a security
Kentucky regulator denies plan for subsidizing crypto mining facility
1.9.2023
A proposed contact with the Kentucky Power Company would have allowed Ebon International to receive a discounted rate for service at its crypto mining facility over a decade
Former SEC chair says spot Bitcoin ETF approval is 'inevitable' despite delays
1.9.2023
The commission has another 45 days to approve, deny, or delay spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from 7 major firms
China court declares virtual assets as legal properties protected by law: Report
1.9.2023
Despite a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies imposed by Beijing in 2021, many Chinese courts over the years have established that virtual asset holders have property rights
French Data Watchdog Conducts 'Inspections' at Worldcoin's Office in Paris
1.9.2023
France's data watchdog, CNIL, made an unannounced visit to the office of Worldcoin in Paris this week, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the cryptocurrency project's controversial privacy practices.
The surprise inspection took place at Worldcoin's Orb center, a facility where individuals'...
Crypto Exchange OKX Looks to Expand into India
1.9.2023
Seychelles-based crypto exchange OKX is looking to expand into India despite the uncertain regulatory environment.
In an interview with CoinDesk, OKX’s chief marketing officer confirmed that the exchange is planning to foray into India’s web3 space and recruit local staff.
The crypto exchange...
Binance Australia GM ‘really confident’ regulators will side with crypto
1.9.2023
Ben Rose is hopeful that Binance Australia’s banking woes will be relieved by positive regulation in the future
Biden’s Regulators Urged to Work With Congress on Crypto Regulation
1.9.2023
A number of U.S. lawmakers have urged regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to work with Congress on crypto regulation. “Chair Gensler’s regulation by enforcement is unlawful and does nothing to protect consumers. It’s time for Biden’s...
SEC delays decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie
31.8.2023
SEC has delayed its decision on Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from WisdomTree, Invesco Galaxy and Valkyrie, with the next deadlines set for October
Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis' reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations
31.8.2023
The storm hit Florida first in the continental U.S., which may have stopped Ron DeSantis from joining Vivek Ramaswamy in accepting crypto donations for his presidential campaign
Ramping up Blockchain Education Can Help Make South Korea the World’s Crypto Leader, Says Hashed CPO Edward Hong
31.8.2023
According to Edward Hong, the chief platform officer (CPO) at the early-stage venture firm Hashed, South Korea’s decision to delay putting in place a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework seems to be more of a strategic move rather than hesitation. Hong insisted that the perceived delay...
Binance to Drop Support for BUSD Stablecoin by 2024
31.8.2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has revealed intentions to delist eight Binance USD (BUSD) trading pairs as part of a broader plan to withdraw full support for the stablecoin by 2024.
In a Wednesday blog post, the company revealed that Binance Margin will suspend...
Crypto may see second wind in the US as courts 'rein in the SEC' — Lawyer
31.8.2023
Crypto-focused lawyer Jeremy McLaughlin said the U.S. digital asset industry may re-ignite as the country's securities regulator racks up court losses
Judge says Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers have until Sept. 1 to request a trial postponement: Report
30.8.2023
Though the judge reportedly said he would not necessarily grant a postponement, SBF's lawyers have been pushing for the former FTX CEO to have more time to prepare his defense