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French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law
13.8.2023
France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses offering certain services for digital assets like...
Former SEC Official Warns ‘Crypto Regulatory Onslaught Will Never End’
13.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has warned that “crypto regulatory onslaught will never end.” He claimed that cryptocurrency trading platforms, like Binance and Coinbase, are simply playing “a short game of regulatory...
Former US OCC Officials: ‘Stablecoins Can Keep the Dollar the World’s Reserve Currency’
12.8.2023
Brian Brooks and Charles Calomiris, former officials at the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), have stated stablecoins can be tools that might help the U.S. dollar maintain its status as a reserve currency. In a recent article, Brooks and Calomiris call for regulations to allow...
Crypto Exchange Bittrex Settles With SEC — Agrees to Pay $24 Million
12.8.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has agreed to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bittrex and Bittrex Global agreed to pay $24 million. The SEC’s director of enforcement alleged that for years, Bittrex worked with token issuers to “scrub”...
Senator Lummis files Amicus Brief supporting Coinbase's dismissal motion against SEC
12.8.2023
Senator Lummis argued that the SEC is attempting to “circumvent the political process” by establishing itself as the main authority on crypto
Senator Lummis files amicus brief supporting Coinbase’s dismissal motion against SEC
12.8.2023
Senator Cynthia Lummis argued that the SEC is attempting to “circumvent the political process” by establishing itself as the main authority on crypto
3AC co-founder avoids contempt charges following evidence of Singaporean citizenship
11.8.2023
Lawyers for Kyle Davies filed evidence that his U.S. citizenship had been renounced in 2021, which, according to a bankruptcy judge, left him outside the court's jurisdiction
3AC co-founder avoids contempt charges following evidence of Singaporean citizenship
11.8.2023
Lawyers for Kyle Davies filed evidence that his U.S. citizenship had been renounced in 2021, which, according to a bankruptcy judge, left him outside the court's jurisdiction
Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications Face More Delays
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday asked for additional public feedback on a proposal to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), likely delaying any decision on the high-profile applications. SEC Seeks Public Opinion on Spot Bitcoin ETF The SEC put out a 34-page...
Judge orders Sam Bankman-Fried's bail revoked following allegations of witness intimidation: Report
11.8.2023
Judge Lewis Kaplan reportedly cited SBF's alleged attempts to influence or intimidate witnesses in the criminal case including a former FTX US general counsel and Caroline Ellison
Sam Bankman-Fried jailed as judge revokes bail
11.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was reportedly led out of a New York courtroom in handcuffs after alleged attempts to influence or intimidate witnesses in his criminal case
Here’s what happened in crypto today
11.8.2023
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
SEC decision on Bitcoin ETFs won't leave out Wall Street giants
11.8.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission's prolonged deliberation over a spot Bitcoin ETF is stoking expectations of a joint decision for all applications
SEC decision on Bitcoin ETFs won’t leave out Wall Street giants
11.8.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s prolonged deliberation over a spot Bitcoin ETF is stoking expectations of a joint decision for all applications
Worldcoin Extends WLD Reservation Access to Unverified Users
11.8.2023
The controversial iris-scanning crypto project Worldcoin is now allowing unverified users to reserve their Worldcoin (WLD) tokens.
The project, launched on July 24 following three years of development, aims to establish a comprehensive global database for human identification, setting itself apart...
Today in Crypto: Argentine Opens Investigation Into Worldcoin, Canada is Seeking Solution to Facilitate Seizure and Storage of Crypto and NFTs, Canadians Don't Have a Reason to Adopt a CBDC
11.8.2023
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SEC punts on ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, opens proposal to comments
11.8.2023
ARK Investment Management founder and CEO Cathie Wood predicted on Aug. 7 the SEC would delay its decision on the firm's spot BTC ETF application
SEC punts on ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, opens proposal to comments
11.8.2023
ARK Investment Management founder and CEO Cathie Wood predicted on Aug. 7 the SEC would delay its decision on the firm’s spot BTC ETF application
5 things crypto must get right for mainstream adoption to happen
11.8.2023
Mainstream crypto adoption will require an enormous effort, and it’s still likely to be several years away
UK Crypto Lobby Group Voices Concerns About FCA's Incentives Ban Impact – What's Going On?
11.8.2023
A UK crypto industry group has raised concerns about the potential negative consequences of a proposed ban on incentives by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Crypto lobby group CryptoUK has submitted a response to the FCA's recent regulatory regime for crypto advertisements and promotions...