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Former FTX Executive Caroline Ellison's Sentencing Hearing Set for Sept. 24
11.9.2024
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK
11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...
Owner of unlicensed UK crypto ATM network faces criminal charges
10.9.2024
The FCA is throwing the book at the head of GidiPlus Limited for operating an ATM network after being denied registration
Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight
10.9.2024
A second company, tZero Group Inc., said it's achieved status as a fully registered U.S. broker dealer under a rule allowing for crypto firms to join those ranks, following a path previously blazed by Prometheum Inc
UK Regulator Charges First Individual With Running a Network of Illegal Crypto ATMs
10.9.2024
Olumide Osunkoya, 45 year old Londoner has been accused of running crypto ATMs that processed british pounds 2.6 million ($3.4 million) in crypto transactions across various locations
Nigeria SEC to Commence Enforcement Action on Unlicensed Crypto Firms: Reports
10.9.2024
We are certainly going to commence enforcement actions on anyone who wants to operate in this market and does not have the intention of being regulated, Emomotimi Agama, the SEC's Director General said
SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’
10.9.2024
SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.”
Investors Lost Record High $5.6B to Crypto Scams in 2023, FBI Says
9.9.2024
Investors lost a record $5.6 billion to crypto-related financial crime in 2023, up 45% from 2022, according to a new report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center
Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds
9.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back, according to a Monday announcement from the Texas...
Coinbase Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Regulator Risk Concerns, Judge Rules
9.9.2024
A U.S. judge denied in part last week Coinbase's request to dismiss a class action lawsuit from shareholders accusing the exchange of misleading them about its chances of being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Central Bank of Latvia opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Binance Unit Tokocrypto Is Third Crypto Exchange to Score Full License in Indonesia
9.9.2024
Crypto Exchange Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto has obtained a full license as a Physical Crypto Asset Trader from Indonesia's Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency, known as Bappebti
Nigeria’s SEC to crack down on unregulated crypto exchanges
9.9.2024
Nigeria’s SEC will enforce regulations on unregulated crypto businesses, protecting investors while encouraging innovation in the growing market
UK Regulator: 87% of Crypto Firms Fail to Meet Registration Requirements
9.9.2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that over 87% of crypto registrations were either rejected, withdrawn, or refused as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and enhance consumer protection. In its annual report, the FCA outlined new marketing rules for crypto assets....
Crypto Taxation: What You Need to Know in 2024
7.9.2024
As cryptocurrency continues to gain prominence as an asset class, tax regulations surrounding it are becoming increasingly complex. For 2024, […]
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How Might Donald Trump's Crypto Token Fit Into Regulations?
7.9.2024
The former president of the United States is launching a crypto yield product, even as he appeals to the crypto industry in his current bid for office. Donald Trump will be the "chief crypto advocate" for World Liberty Financial, a venture that has offered scant hints so far about what it will...
Serial Entrepreneur: Digital Ecosystem Favors Data Distributors Over Creators
7.9.2024
According to Victor Yu, co-founder of Carv, the current digital ecosystem favors data distributors over data creators. While he acknowledges the usefulness of regulatory frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)in overseeing internet...
Ripple Co-Founder Among Kamala Harris' New Corporate Endorsers
6.9.2024
Chris Larsen's endorsement comes as Ripple has emerged as one of the biggest donors in the 2024 U.S. elections
Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal
6.9.2024
Federal prosecutors have fired back against Ryan Salame’s allegations that they reneged on agreements made in the former FTX executive’s plea deal – namely, that they would cease criminal investigations into Michelle Bond, Salame’s longtime partner and the mother of his child