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Regulators across the ocean discuss stablecoins and MiCa at joint forum
21.7.2022
The representatives of key regulatory bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have met to exchange their experiences
Thai SEC Asks Zipmex to Clarify Withdrawal Freeze
21.7.2022
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent a request to cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex to clarify the recent withdrawal freeze
SEC objects to XRP holders aiding Ripple defense
21.7.2022
As the case against Ripple rages on, the SEC wants to see certain “friends of the court” in support of Ripple be barred from providing legal aid to the defense
Nigeria Leads Africa in Regulating Digital Asset Space — Securities Regulator
20.7.2022
Nigeria has taken the lead in regulating digital assets in Africa, and is one of the countries looking keenly into governing the digital asset space, an executive director with the country’s securities regulator has said. The director also made clarifications on the different regulatory...
US senator blasts SEC for non-judicial actions against crypto companies
20.7.2022
Senator Emmer highlighted the SEC’s politicization of regulations and called them power-hungry regulators that discourage good-faith regulations
US SEC Chief Gensler Says Crypto Sector Rife with ‘Non-compliance’
20.7.2022
The head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has said that his agency will “do what we can” to ensure crypto operators fall into line, but opined that many are refusing to abide by the rules governing securities.
Speaking during an interview with Bloomberg TV, Gensler...
SEC Enforcement Head Asks Congress for More Resources to Tackle Crypto Issues
19.7.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) enforcement arm has asked Congress for additional resources – including headcount – to shore up its crypto regulation efforts
SEC’s Gary Gensler Sees Plenty of ‘Noncompliance’ Across Crypto Industry
19.7.2022
SEC chairman Gary Gensler spoke on Bloomberg TV Monday, addressing questions around crypto regulation
US lawmaker criticizes SEC enforcement director for not going after 'big fish' crypto exchanges
19.7.2022
Representative Brad Sherman said the SEC's enforcement case against Poloniex was like going after "small fish" compared to major exchanges which may include Kraken and Coinbase
US Senator Says Too Many Crypto Firms Are Able to Scam Customers — Urges SEC to Regulate
19.7.2022
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren says that “too many crypto firms have been able to scam customers and leave ordinary investors holding the bag while insiders make off with their money.” She stressed the need for stronger rules, urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Celsius has finally filed for bankruptcy: Law Decoded, July 18-25
18.7.2022
A crypto lending platform still hopes to stay afloat, but experts doubt such probability
Jed McCaleb’s ‘Tacostand’ XRP Wallet Is Near Empty, After the Ripple Co-Founder Transferred 9 Billion XRP Over the Years
18.7.2022
Last month, it was reported that the co-founder of Ripple, Jed McCaleb was close to emptying his xrp wallet that held 81 million tokens worth $26 million. Following a transaction that saw 3,898,451 xrp transferred out of the address, McCaleb’s wallet is now close to being empty...
Gary Gensler Outlines What to Expect From SEC on US Crypto Regulation
18.7.2022
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has outlined what to expect from the securities watchdog on crypto regulation. “We do have robust authorities from Congress also to use our exemptive authorities that we can tailor investor protection,”...
SEC Fines John McAfee’s Associate $375K in Penalties for ICO Promotions
16.7.2022
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) judgment, Jimmy Gale Watson, a former associate of the now deceased John McAfee, has been fined for being paid to promote pump and dump-fashioned initial coin offerings (ICOs). The SEC has ruled that Watson must pay roughly $375K in penalties...
SEC dismisses claims against John McAfee, fines accomplice for ICO promo
16.7.2022
On October 5, 2020, the SEC alleged that McAfee and Watson promoted ICO investments on Twitter without disclosing that they were paid for them
Crypto Biz: 3AC’s founders are nowhere to be found
15.7.2022
Liquidators don't know the whereabouts of Kyle Davies and Su Zhu. Meanwhile, Grayscale's legal officer says the asset manager's lawsuit against the SEC could take a while to play out
SEC commissioner Allison Lee departs, readying financial regulator for Jaime Lizárraga
15.7.2022
The U.S. Senate has already confirmed the nomination of Allison Lee's replacement, Jaime Lizárraga, to work at the SEC for a term ending in 2027
Ethereum Merge Date Proposed for September, Liquidator Comes for 3AC, US SEC Talks Exemptions + More News
15.7.2022
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Fasset Collaborates with Mastercard, New York Yankees' Bitcoin Deal, Tencent Shutters NFT Platform, Crypto Industry Donates to US Senator + More News
14.7.2022
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‘Hypocrisy’: Judge denies SEC motion to keep Hinman docs secret in Ripple case
13.7.2022
The SEC has argued that the documents should be protected because Hinman wrote the speech as a “personal errand,” but the judge didn’t buy it