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Despite regulatory clarity, Hong Kong crypto ETFs experience lukewarm demand
20.4.2023
The daily trading volume of all Hong Kong crypto exchange-traded funds averaged about $1.19 million between December and early February
Hong Kong Judge Rules Crypto Assets as ‘Property,’ Following Similar Rulings Worldwide
19.4.2023
In a court case linked to the now-defunct crypto exchange Gatecoin, a Hong Kong judge has ruled that cryptocurrencies are “property” which is “capable of being held on trust.” According to the law firm Hogan Lovells, this case should provide greater clarity to insolvency...
Coinbase Could Move Away From U.S. if No Regulatory Clarity: CEO Brian Armstrong
18.4.2023
Armstrong said "anything is on the table" in terms of Coinbase's plans should greater regulatory clarity not emerge in the U.S
Bittrex Receives Wells Notice From SEC for Alleged Investor-Protection Law Violations
17.4.2023
According to a recent report, the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in March, signaling a potential lawsuit. The SEC’s enforcement division sent the Wells notice prior to Bittrex deciding to wind down its operations...
Crypto VC funding hits 2-year low, US firms still favorite: Galaxy Research
13.4.2023
Despite macroeconomic headwinds, a Galaxy Research report says activity could rebound in the second quarter of 2023 following recent crypto price increases
Dear Ripple, Don’t Settle: Embrace the Opportunity to Shape Crypto’s Future
5.4.2023
As Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) persist in their legal dispute over XRP’s classification as a security, the consequences for both parties and the wider cryptocurrency market cannot be understated. This case offers a unique opportunity to attain much-needed...
Ethereum Co-Founder Says Crypto Ecosystem Has Never Been Better or Stronger
28.3.2023
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin says the strength of the crypto ecosystem “has never been better or stronger.” He believes “more clarity” from regulators would be helpful for the crypto industry. “I think our industry has suffered from having two major factions...
Regulation still key for the evolution of CeFi: Paris Blockchain Week
23.3.2023
Regulatory considerations are front and center as a panel of cryptocurrency industry insiders unpacks the current state of CeFi and DeFi in Paris
Coinbase CEO on its Wells Notice: SEC is like soccer referees in a game of pickleball
23.3.2023
Brian Armstrong made the interesting analogy when asked to explain the firm's recent "Wells Notice" in "NFL terms."
USDC Issuer Circle Says it 'Awaits Clarity' From FDIC on Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
11.3.2023
In its first statement following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Circle declined to state how much cash it has tied up at the bank
Keep Crypto in America
2.3.2023
If the SEC is serious about U.S. investor protection, it should want crypto to stay in the U.S., says CoinDesk's Emily Parker
Coinbase staking 'fundamentally different’ to Kraken's — chief lawyer
22.2.2023
After the SEC’s crack-down on Kraken, Coinbase’s legal head outlined the differences between Kraken’s staking product and its own
Custodia CEO Slams US Government Over Broad Crackdown, Lack of Regulatory Clarity in Crypto Industry
18.2.2023
Caitlin Long, CEO of crypto bank Custodia, criticized the U.S. government for its handling of a massive crypto fraud that occurred months before the company’s collapse. She made her remarks in a blog post after disclosing evidence to law enforcement. Long’s post followed...
Algorand Foundation CEO: SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Highlights Lack of Regulatory Clarity
13.2.2023
Staci Warden says crypto-native firms are being punished rather than given guidance
Getting rid of crypto staking would be a 'terrible path' for the US — Coinbase CEO
9.2.2023
Banning retail crypto staking in the US would result in even more businesses moving offshore, argues the Coinbase co-founder
Regulatory Clarity? Financial Watchdogs Could Not Be More Clear
27.1.2023
Singapore Regulator Advocates ‘One Regulatory System’ for Crypto and Traditional Finance
24.1.2023
Singapore’s senior minister and the chairman of the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), says there should be just “one regulatory system” for both crypto and traditional finance. In addition, he stressed that regulators should provide “ultra clarity...
Bybit CEO offers clarity on exposure to Genesis, but community demands more
20.1.2023
The community questioned Bybit’s timing in revealing their exposure now and many demanded proof to back up the reassurance from the CEO
Ripple CEO optimistic about US 'regulatory clarity for crypto'
4.1.2023
Support for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is “bipartisan & bicameral” according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Brazilian crypto industry gets regulatory clarity amid global uncertainty
5.12.2022
The recent regulatory framework from the Brazilian Congress will benefit the country’s financial institutions and bridge local liquidity with global markets