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Bitcoin price is down, but data signals that $30K and above is the path of least resistance
25.7.2023
Even with a price correction to $29,000, several Bitcoin price metrics show traders casting bets on a quick rebound
Judge gives US prosecutors until Oct. 3 for discovery in case against Alex Mashinsky
25.7.2023
U.S. District Judge John Koeltl granted a continuance for former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky’s trial start date, citing the “volume of discovery” and the “complexity of the case.”
Abu Dhabi regulator grants trading firm Rain permission to offer crypto services
25.7.2023
The announcement followed crypto exchange Binance receiving similar permission from the Abu Dhabi regulator in November 2022
Today in Crypto: Binance Plans to Ask the Court to Dismiss a CFTC Lawsuit, Solana-based Exchange.art Set to Integrate with Ethereum, UK's Data Watchdog to Examine Worldcoin
25.7.2023
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Crypto Industry Celebrates XRP Court Ruling, but Long Road Ahead for Regulatory Framework
25.7.2023
The cryptocurrency industry has been abuzz with excitement after a recent court ruling declared that Ripple's XRP token is not considered a security when sold on digital asset exchanges.
The ruling has generated positive sentiment across the crypto ecosystem, offering hope for clarity in...
Coinbase Executive Tasks Australian Regulators To Speed Up Legislations To Remain Competitive
25.7.2023
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirazad has noted the importance of regulatory clarity in Australia to position itself as a major web3 hub.
Shirazad made the call to lawmakers at a Senate hearing on July 25 as they debated a crypto bill drafted to regulate different spheres of the market...
Towards a Balanced Future: A Middle-of-the-Road Approach to Crypto Regulation
25.7.2023
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, a middle-of-the-road regulatory consensus is gaining momentum, aiming to strike a balance between skepticism and optimism around crypto, Aaron Brown, a former managing director and head of financial market research at AQR Capital Management, opined...
Federal Regulators Are Needed for Crypto Oversight: U.S. Accountability Office
25.7.2023
Regulators lack an ongoing coordination mechanism for addressing blockchain risks in a timely manner, the report says
US GAO says lack of interagency cooperation needs to be addressed in crypto regulation
24.7.2023
In a report requested by Rep. Maxine Waters, the country’s top watchdog is carefully neutral but dissatisfied with agencies’ abilities to work together
Judge in SBF's criminal case proposes gag order, citing attempt to 'influence public opinion'
24.7.2023
The proposal followed a complaint filed by U.S. authorities alleging Sam Bankman-Fried had leaked Caroline Ellison’s private journals in an attempt to interfere with the trial
EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says
24.7.2023
The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements
Ripple ruling and crypto ETFs 'drove a lot of urgency' among lawmakers, reportedly says Coinbase CEO
24.7.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly said Representatives Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry were both considering a legislative path forward on regulating digital assets
Mark Cuban Criticizes SEC Approach in Ripple-XRP Case
24.7.2023
Mark Cuban, a Shark Tank star and owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, has weighed in on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple case regarding XRP. “The current mission of the SEC is not to protect small investors,” the billionaire asserted. “Their goal...
Lawyer Discusses SEC Appeal of Ripple-XRP Ruling — Says It Could Take 2 Years
24.7.2023
A lawyer has provided insights into the potential outcomes if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decides to appeal the Ripple ruling regarding XRP. Despite the securities regulator’s indication to appeal the ruling, the lawyer emphasized that “There isn’t...
SEC Says XRP Ruling in Ripple Case ‘Wrongly Decided’ — Signals Appeal
23.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has told a federal court that some portions of the Ripple ruling regarding XRP “were wrongly decided.” The regulator has asked the court to ignore parts of the ruling, noting that “SEC staff is considering the various available...
SEC Asks for Increased Funding to Tackle Crypto Market Risks and Wrongdoing
22.7.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has asked Congress for more funding for his agency to address “risks in the crypto markets.” In a Senate hearing, he stressed: “We’ve seen the Wild West of the crypto markets, rife with noncompliance...
Sam Bankman-Fried's brother planned to buy island and prep for apocalypse: court filing
21.7.2023
According to court documents, Gabriel Bankman-Fried wrote a memo to the FTX Foundation with a plan to build a bunker to survive “some event where 50%-99.99% of people die"
Couple behind Bitfinex money laundering scheme reach plea deal with US prosecutors
21.7.2023
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan are scheduled to appear for an arraignment and hearing on Aug. 3 as part of a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors
Today in Crypto: US Justice Department Revamps National Crypto Enforcement Team, Wormhole Releases Gateway Developed within Cosmos, Indonesia's Stock Market and Clearing House for Digital Assets Finally Operational
21.7.2023
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The last Bitcoin: What will happen once all BTC are mined?
21.7.2023
According to some experts, miners will always be essential to the Bitcoin ecosystem, even after mining the last coins