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Core Scientific debtors petition bankruptcy court to approve new president
11.4.2023
The debtors appointed Adam Sullivan, a managing director at investment banking firm XMS Capital Partners, to assume the role of president amid the firm’s bankruptcy proceedings
U.S. DOJ Appeals New York Judge’s Decision to Approve Voyager’s Sale to Binance.US
10.3.2023
The appeal comes just one day after Judge Michael Wiles gave Voyager Digital the go-ahead to sell its assets to Binance.US
Core Scientific Bankruptcy Judge Set to Approve $70M Financing Deal From B. Riley
2.3.2023
The judge also indicated he would allow stockholders to form an official committee in the bankruptcy
‘Prohibitive’ Capital Rules for Banks Holding Crypto Win Support in EU Parliament
26.1.2023
Lawmakers in the European Union have backed legislation imposing new capital requirements for financial institutions, including strict rules meant to cover crypto-related risks. The latter concern banks keeping digital assets and are expected to enter into force in January, 2025. EU Legislators...
BlockFi exec argues bankruptcy court should approve bonuses to retain talent
23.1.2023
According to Megan Crowell, losing certain employees could "severely [limit] the debtors’ options" amid bankruptcy proceedings
Jim Cramer Thanks SEC Chairman for Standing up to ‘Crypto Bullies’ Seeking Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
22.1.2023
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has thanked Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler for standing up to the “crypto bullies” who want the regulator to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Cramer has repeatedly warned about the SEC cracking down...
Binance Now Authorized in 7 EU Countries — Sweden Becomes Latest Member State to Give Approval
13.1.2023
Crypto exchange Binance is now legal to operate in seven European countries following the latest approval by Sweden’s financial regulator. Overall, Binance has been approved to operate in 15 jurisdictions, including seven EU countries. Binance Approved to Operate in 7 EU Countries...
US lawmakers call on court to approve 'independent examiner' in FTX bankruptcy case
10.1.2023
Four U.S. Senators said Sullivan & Cromwell was "simply not in a position to uncover the information needed to ensure confidence in any investigation or findings" regarding FTX
Report: Nigerian Lawmakers Set to Pass Law That Diminishes Central Bank Influence on Crypto
20.12.2022
Nigeria is expected to designate cryptocurrency as capital for investment if the country’s House of Representatives votes to approve a bill that seeks to amend the Investments and Securities Act of 2007, a report has said. A Nigerian lawmaker, Babangida Ibrahim, suggested that the Central...
MakerDAO community votes to approve custody of $1.6B USDC with Coinbase
25.10.2022
The MakerDAO community will earn a 1.5% reward on its USDC while holding funds with Coinbase Prime
French Lawmakers Approve New Boss for Finance Watchdog
19.10.2022
Former bank lobbyist Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani’s hearings contained a warning for the likes of Binance and Crypto.com setting up in the budding crypto hub
Mango Market's DAO forum set to approve $47M settlement with hacker
14.10.2022
Over 98% of voting tokens favor the deal, which also stipulates that Mango Markets won't pursue criminal charges
EU Council Endorses Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Legislation
6.10.2022
Council of the EU, one of the European Union’s legislative bodies, has approved the proposed regulatory framework for the European crypto space. It’s now up to European lawmakers to approve the Markets in Crypto Assets package before its final adoption. Comprehensive Crypto Regulation...
Russian officials approve use of crypto for cross-border payments: Report
22.9.2022
Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev said the policy describes "how to acquire cryptocurrency, what can be done with it" and its use in cross-border settlements
Twitter Shareholders Approve Musk Buyout Offer: Report
13.9.2022
:Musk has repeatedly tried to back out of the $44 billion takeover deal
Chamber of Digital Commerce says 'the time has come' for the SEC to approve a Bitcoin ETF
12.9.2022
“As the SEC continues to stonewall, the United States continues to fall further behind other countries as capital that would have been invested in the United States," said the CDC
Singapore authorities approve probe of 3AC on behalf of liquidators: Report
24.8.2022
Liquidator Teneo has recovered only a miniscule portion of the Singapore-based Three Arrows Capital so far, while cofounder Zhu has allegedly tried to sell property there
Brazil Might Approve Its Cryptocurrency Law This Week
3.8.2022
This week, the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil might approve a cryptocurrency bill introduced earlier this year. According to the leader of the Federal Government in the Chamber, Ricardo Barros, the bill is set to be discussed, but there are still no reports on a possible vote as the Chamber is...
Panama President Mulls Crypto Bill Approval Due to Money Laundering Concerns
19.5.2022
The president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, has declared he will not sign the recently approved cryptocurrency bill passed by the National Assembly of the country in its current form. Cortizo stated that one of his main concerns about the bill is the stance it takes regarding money laundering...
Grayscale Launches European ETF While Urging SEC to Approve GBTC Conversion Into Spot Bitcoin ETF
17.5.2022
Grayscale Investments has announced the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Europe. The company’s Future of Finance UCITS ETF will list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Borsa Italiana, and Deutsche Börse Xetra. Grayscale Launches ETF in Europe Grayscale Investments,...