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BNY nears crypto custody for ETFs after SEC softens SAB 121 stance
24.9.2024
Bank of New York Mellon will not be held to SEC accounting practices for client crypto custody after a review
BNY nears crypto custody for ETFs after SEC softens SAB 121 stance
24.9.2024
Bank of New York Mellon will not be held to SEC accounting practices for client crypto custody after a review
Green United loses bid to dismiss $18M crypto mining fraud suit
24.9.2024
The defendants are accused of operating a fraudulent crypto-mining operation that sold mining equipment for a blockchain that didn’t exist.
Indian Court Bars Police From Freezing Entire Bank Accounts in Crypto Fraud Probes
15.9.2024
An Indian High Court has ruled that police cannot freeze entire bank accounts during fraud investigations. Only fraud-related amounts in bank accounts can be frozen. The decision followed a case where an account was frozen due to a cryptocurrency investigation. The court stressed that freezing...
UK court rules Tether is property in first English law post-trial crypto ruling
13.9.2024
It comes a day after a UK government bill aimed to clarify that crypto was “personal property” under property laws
CFTC Loses Round One: Kalshi Cleared to Offer US Election Bets
8.9.2024
A federal judge this week sided with the prediction market Kalshi’s motion for summary judgment in its legal battle with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This decision opens the door for U.S. citizens to place bets on the upcoming November election. However, the ruling isn’t...
Getting paid in crypto: Dubai court ruling shows increasing acceptance
5.9.2024
Crypto salaries are becoming more common, especially in countries with prevalent economic incentives like inflation.
Ripple lawyer slams SEC use of 'crypto asset security'
3.9.2024
Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty says the term is “fabricated” with no legal basis.
Canadian court orders $1.2M Bitcoin loan repayment
1.9.2024
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered $1.2 million in damages to be paid in a Bitcoin-related loan dispute, reflecting the growing legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk's X Is Reportedly Now Banned in Brazil Following Judge's Ruling
30.8.2024
SEC’s 1976 Art Gallery Ruling Resurfaces Amid OpenSea NFT Crackdown
29.8.2024
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has revealed a decades-old SEC ruling that could have major implications for…
Better Markets CEO Says SEC Has 90% Chance of Winning in Ripple Appeal — Criticizes Judge’s XRP Ruling
19.8.2024
Dennis Kelleher, CEO of Better Markets, says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a 90% chance of winning an appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He criticized the court ruling as flawed, arguing that the judge in the Ripple case misapplied the law. Better Markets CEO on...
Ripple Legal Chief Anticipates Possible SEC Appeal in XRP Case Despite Court’s 10% Reversal Rate
18.8.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer says he wouldn’t be surprised if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does appeal the final ruling in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He questioned the SEC’s rationality and expressed confidence that any appeal by the SEC would likely...
Ripple Legal Chief Discusses Potential SEC Appeal After Final Ruling in XRP Case
12.8.2024
Ripple’s chief legal officer has addressed the possibility of an appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the $125 million final judgment in the XRP case. He suggested that if the Biden-Harris administration is committed to resetting its stance on crypto,...
SEC Addresses Final Court Ruling in Ripple Case, Highlights Key Outcomes
11.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has addressed District Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in the Ripple case over XRP, emphasizing the substantial financial penalties imposed on the crypto firm and its ongoing securities law violations. While Ripple celebrated the 94% reduced...
Following Court Ruling, XRP Price Skyrockets as South Korea Leads the Charge
8.8.2024
On Aug. 8, following the imposition of a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs by a district judge, the firm’s executives and community celebrated the outcome as a “victory.” This led to an uptick in XRP’s trading volume and price. In the 24 hours leading up to...
SEC backs down on claiming SOL, ADA, MATIC and other tokens are securities in Binance suit
30.7.2024
The SEC has retracted its request for a court ruling to classify tokens such as Solana, Cardano, Polygon and others as securities
South Korea’s ruling party proposes to delay crypto tax to 2028
15.7.2024
If the new proposal is approved, implementing the crypto gains tax in the country will be delayed by nearly seven years from its original schedule
South Korea’s ruling party proposes to delay crypto tax to 2028
15.7.2024
If the new proposal is approved, implementing the crypto gains tax in the country will be delayed by nearly seven years from its original schedule
Ripple vs. SEC: Ripple’s landmark victory one year later
13.7.2024
While challenges remain, Ripple's victory has set a precedent that could shape the future of the cryptocurrency industry for years to come