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Bitcoin ETF would be the 'seal of approval' from SEC: Mike Novogratz
13.7.2023
The Galaxy Digital founder believes approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF would essentially be a United States regulator and government nod for Bitcoin
IRS probes crypto traders using Puerto Rico tax breaks: Report
13.7.2023
“The noose is tightening” for wealthy Americans suspected of exploiting Puerto Rico’s relaxed tax regime
US Senator Expresses Concern Over Prometheum Co-CEO’s Congressional Testimony
11.7.2023
On Monday, U.S. senator Thomas Tuberville (R-AL) published an open letter to U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler expressing concern over allegations that Prometheum, Inc., a registered digital asset company, may have provided...
How to use tax planning strategies for maximum savings
11.7.2023
Learn how to navigate tax laws and regulations for optimal financial management
SEC States Coinbase Misinteprets Howey Test, Misuses Major Questions Doctrine
10.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) answered the latest filing of Coinbase by shooting down the arguments presented by the exchange to throw out the ongoing lawsuit. The filing reaffirms the institution’s jurisdiction on securities laws, explaining that Coinbase misinterprets...
MiCA's stablecoin transaction cap stifles crypto adoption, say lawyers
10.7.2023
With a $216 million cap to be imposed on stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, some say crypto adoption could be “stifled” under MiCA unless it changes
Florida's Financial Regulator Accuse Bittrex Exchange for Violating Several State Laws Before Filing for Bankruptcy
6.7.2023
Bittrex cryptocurrency exchange which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 8 in the US state of Delaware, is now accused of violating several laws in the state of Florida.
Florida’s financial regulator has filed a case against the exchange accusing it of violating multiple state laws, prior...
Hester Peirce: US crypto laws can’t assume ‘everything is a financial asset’
29.6.2023
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce discussed a possible U.S. crypto legal framework, giving a reminder that not all uses are financial
'Keep Australia safe': Dystopian draft bill against 'misinformation' unveiled
26.6.2023
The proposed legislation could have serious implications for free speech in Australia says Shadow Communications Minister David Coleman
Australia's crypto laws risk being outpaced by emerging markets: Think tank
20.6.2023
Bermuda and Nigeria are moving faster on crypto than Australia and the land Down Under will soon “need to be up to speed,” says Loretta Joseph
UK Crypto, Stablecoin Laws Approved by Parliament's Upper House
19.6.2023
The Financial Services and Markets Bill stands to recognize crypto as a regulated activity and stablecoins as a means of payment
Cameron Winklevoss Criticizes SEC Regulatory Approach: ‘Securities Laws Written in 1933 Don’t Meet the Realities of the World Today’
17.6.2023
Cameron Winklevoss, a co-founder of Gemini, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) posture regarding cryptocurrency regulation. Winklevoss stated that the SEC laws written in 1933 are obsolete today, and their application would...
Crypto Firm Abra Said to be Insolvent in Texas State Regulators’ Cease-and-Desist Order
16.6.2023
According to an emergency cease-and-desist order from the Texas State Securities Board, the cryptocurrency firm Abra is “insolvent or nearly insolvent.” The filing alleges that a group of state securities regulators has been investigating Abra, and the working group interviewed William...
Prometheum Testimony Raises Doubts: Crypto Community Questions Credibility Amid Regulatory Clarity Hearing
15.6.2023
The crypto community is abuzz with discussions on social media about the recent United States House Committee hearing held on June 13, 2023, which delved into regulatory clarity within the crypto industry. Notably, the co-CEO of an obscure cryptocurrency broker named Prometheum expressed support...
‘Who the hell’ is Prometheum and what did it say to Congress about SEC compliance?
15.6.2023
A testimony given at a U.S. House hearing by the blockchain firm’s co-founder Aaron Kaplan has drawn the attention of those in the crypto space
SEC asks for more time to respond to Coinbase call for crypto clarity
14.6.2023
The securities regulator said it would make a recommendation within 120 days on Coinbase’s rulemaking request, but says the action has “no merit.”
SEC’s Gensler says BTC, ETH ‘not securities’ in a newly surfaced video
13.6.2023
The 2018-era Gensler appeared much more lenient towards certain cryptocurrencies, including Ether
UN report highlights ‘serious and urgent’ concerns about AI deepfakes
13.6.2023
The UN wants to address AI-generated fake news and information as the organization looks to bring in voluntary guidelines for the technology
SEC Crypto Crackdown Adds Urgency for U.S. Lawmakers to Produce Regulatory Framework This Year: JPMorgan
12.6.2023
Without a more solid legal framework, cryptocurrency activity will probably continue moving outside the U.S. and into decentralized entities, the report said
Former SEC Official Predicts Impending DOJ Indictment Against Binance
12.6.2023
Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official John Reed Stark said on Sunday via Twitter that he believes the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed or will file a criminal indictment related to Binance. Stark, who draws from his experience in the SEC Enforcement Division, pointed...