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FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before US Congress
10.12.2022
The co-founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), has agreed to testify at one of the two congressional hearings set for next week. “I had thought of myself as a model CEO, who wouldn’t become lazy or disconnected,” Bankman-Fried claimed. Sam Bankman-Fried...
Who’s expected to testify before Congressional hearings on FTX?
9.12.2022
FTX CEO John Ray, actor Ben McKenzie and law professor Hilary Allen have been confirmed, while SBF, Kevin O'Leary, and Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison could still testify
US Senator Calls Sam Bankman-Fried to Answer for Failure of FTX and Alameda Research
9.12.2022
Two congressional hearings will be held next week on the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and U.S. lawmakers have asked former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to testify. As the founder of FTX and Alameda Research, “you must answer for the failure of both entities that was caused,...
State of Crypto: Congress Is Holding 3 Hearings Today, Here’s What to Expect
27.7.2021
Congress is holding three simultaneous hearings around cryptocurrencies today – and they're all on different types of use cases
Thai SEC schedules hearings to address crypto investor qualifications
15.2.2021
The SEC of Thailand is looking to establish qualifications for crypto investors as digital currency purchases increase
Thailand’s Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors
15.2.2021
The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves
US Congress Plans Hearings on GameStop Market Pumps
28.1.2021
While Congress is planning multiple hearings, it's less clear what financial regulators might do
Congress announces hearings on stock market in light of Robinhood v. Reddit battle
28.1.2021
Both the Senate and the House are looking into Wall Street's market practices, especially short selling
Montana County to Hold Public Hearings on Zoning Rules for Crypto Miners Amid Growing Complaints
23.1.2021
Another U.S. county is facing troubles related to crypto mining activities within its territory. This time, the second-largest county in Montana is the protagonist of the story, who will look forward to revisiting local zoning for mining operators. Authorities to Decide on Making Current Rules...
Senate Banking Committee Remains Open to Idea of Digital Dollar in Tuesday’s Hearing
1.7.2020
While not every lawmaker was on board with the idea of a central bank digital currency during a Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday, no one explicitly rejected it either
Witnesses Will Vouch for Stablecoins, Digital Dollars in US Senate Hearing Tuesday
30.6.2020
Witnesses will discuss stablecoins and tokenized dollars during Tuesday's Senate Banking hearing on the digitization of money
Infosec Exec Urges US Lawmakers to Tighten Crypto Regs Over Pandemic-Driven Scams
18.6.2020
Cryptocurrencies should be regulated more stringently, a VMWare security executive told U.S. lawmakers, citing a rise in cybercrime during the pandemic
Digital Dollar? Get Real, Financial Inclusion Advocates Tell Congress
12.6.2020
Currently just a flashy idea, the digital dollar is competing with duller but proven methods for the job of getting stimulus funds to every U.S. resident
Drug Dealer Just Sentenced to 25 Years Hoped to Build a Better Bitcoin Miner
12.6.2020
Paul Calder LeRoux, an admitted drug dealer with a background in encryption, planned to build a bitcoin miner had he beaten the rap
WATCH: US Lawmakers Will Talk Digital Dollar, FedAccounts in Thursday Hearing
11.6.2020
The “digital dollar” concept will take the spotlight Thursday as House Financial Services Committee members discuss how best to issue stimulus funds
This Is What a Productive Congressional Blockchain Hearing Looks Like
10.3.2020
For once, U.S. lawmakers had an informative conversation about blockchain technology without posturing
RBI vs Crypto Hearings: India Celebrates Crypto Freedom as Supreme Court Lifts RBI Ban
4.3.2020
Today, the Supreme Court of India issued a verdict in favor of Crypto freedom in India, in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vs. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) case. This morning, the Honorable Supreme Court announced that it has struck off RBI’s ban on banking institutions from...
ANALYSIS: RBI vs. Crypto Hearings End; Verdict Pending
28.1.2020
As the long and intense legal battle between RBI and Crypto comes to an end, both sides have presented their arguments and await a judgment as to whether RBI’s directive banning banks from dealing with cryptocurrencies was warranted and valid. Counsel for IAMAI, Ashim Sood, has made a strong case...
Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Tax Bill, Central Banks Join Forces on Digital Currencies
23.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover an exceptionally busy week for crypto regulations around the globe. We start our coverage with the U.S. Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act of 2020, actions by the SEC, Ripple’s lawsuit, India’s supreme court hearings, Australia green-lighting a bitcoin retail...
Federal Judge Orders Kik Technical Advisor to Sit for Deposition With SEC
22.1.2020
Kik technical advisor Tanner Philp must sit for another deposition in the company's ongoing legal fight with the SEC over its 2017 token sale, a federal judge ruled Wednesday