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Coinbase Takes Aim at CFTC's Definition of 'Gaming' in Proposed Prediction Market Rules
9.8.2024
Coinbase argues the definition is vague, and urges the CFTC to make determinations on a contract-by-contract basis rather than broad categorization
Industry execs discussed crypto policy with White House officials: Report
8.8.2024
Representatives from Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple and Circle reportedly attended a video call with US policymakers to discuss their approach to crypto regulation
Industry execs discussed crypto policy with White House officials: Report
8.8.2024
Representatives from Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple and Circle reportedly attended a video call with US policymakers to discuss their approach to crypto regulation
Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
8.8.2024
Customers Bank, which has done business with several of the most prominent crypto firms, has been called out by the U.S. Federal Reserve for inadequately policing illicit activity, particularly with digital asset clients
Do Kwon’s Extradition from Montenegro Postponed Yet Again
8.8.2024
Do Kwon’s extradition from Montenegro has been delayed yet again
US policy group proposes Bitcoin tax-free zone for digital economy growth
8.8.2024
The USABTC policy group proposes a groundbreaking tax-free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) for Bitcoin to boost the US economy while securing the dollar's global dominance
US to establish Bitcoin tax-free zone for digital economy growth
8.8.2024
The USABTC policy group proposes a groundbreaking tax-free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) for Bitcoin to boost the US economy while securing the dollar's global dominance
Japan's Top Regulator Says Crypto-ETF Approvals Need 'Cautious Consideration:' Report
8.8.2024
The boss of Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has said “cautious consideration” needs to be given to the decision of approving crypto-related exchange-traded funds
FTX, Alameda Ordered to Pay $12.7B to Creditors by U.S. Judge
8.8.2024
United States District Judge Peter Castel passed the approval on August 7, a filing shows. It did not seek a civil monetary penalty
Did Sanctioning Tornado Cash Work?
8.8.2024
Sanctions are an effort to throw the weight of the U.S. dollar around to tamp down on activities the U.S. government thinks may be harmful – like money laundering to fund terror groups or rogue nations. The New York Federal Reserve thinks they had a real effect in crypto
Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission Approves Solana-Based ETF
8.8.2024
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), the agency disclosed in its central database
Judge Fines Ripple $125M, Bans Future Securities Law Violations in Long-Running SEC Case
7.8.2024
A federal judge ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in civil penalties and imposed an injunction against future securities law violations on Wednesday
Brazilian Civil Police Dismantles Crypto Laundering Scheme Employed by Drug Gang
7.8.2024
The Civil Police of São Paulo, Brazil, dismantled a money laundering scheme managed by the drug gang First Capital Command (PCC) that operated a company operating as a crypto exchange, the police said on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday
Crypto PAC Fairshake Claims Another Win Against Elizabeth Warren Ally With Bush Loss
7.8.2024
The Missouri primary defeat of Rep. Cori Bush marks the latest example of the industry's millions opposing candidates favored by Warren, with whom the sector is waging open warfare
Ethereum Entities Largely Complied With Tornado Cash Sanctions, NY Fed Paper Says
7.8.2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a report Wednesday morning assessing the effect sanctions had on Tornado Cash
UK Regulator FCA Has Issued Over 1K Warnings to Crypto Firms Since October
7.8.2024
The FCA's actions have led to the removal of 48 apps from U.K. app stores, Lucy Castledine, the regulator's director of consumer investments, said in an interview
India has no plans to regulate crypto sales and purchases
7.8.2024
Despite tightening measures against money laundering and terror financing, India has no immediate plans to regulate cryptocurrency transactions
Coinbase’s Paul Grewal Says Crypto Should Remain Non-Partisan
7.8.2024
Technology should transcend the political divide, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer says
Post WazirX Hack, India's CoinDCX Starts Investor Protection Fund With $6M
7.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX's co-founder Sumit Gupta has told CoinDesk that his company has established an investor protection fund, saying that if other exchanges did this too "it would be better for the eco system."
Industry responds to Kamala Harris’ VP pick, despite no clear crypto platform
6.8.2024
Crypto users recognized that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was a relative unknown on crypto policy, but many expressed concerns about his general approach to regulation