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US Congressman Wants Consumer-Protection Answers From Agencies, Crypto Firms
30.8.2022
FTX, Binance.US, Coinbase and others are on the hot seat to answer consumer-protection questions from House subcommittee chair Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.)
Hodlnaut now placed under creditor protection after freezing withdrawals
30.8.2022
Hodlnaut froze withdrawals and all other services on its platform on Aug. 8, citing a liquidity crisis and turbulent market conditions
Why Crypto Should Support the American Data Privacy and Protection Act
29.8.2022
A code-first approach to consumer privacy could be bolstered by legislative initiatives
Dubai Regulator Announces Virtual Assets Marketing and Advertising Guidelines
29.8.2022
The Dubai virtual assets regulator, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), has unveiled digital assets marketing and promotion guidelines that are applicable to any entity using Dubai-based media sites and publishing channels. The guidelines will “ensure factual accuracy, explicitly...
Philippine Regulator Warns the Public of Engaging With Foreign Crypto Service Providers
19.8.2022
The central bank of the Philippines, the primary regulator of the country’s crypto sector, has warned investors about engaging with unregistered and foreign crypto service providers. They “may present additional challenges on enforcing legal recourse and consumer protection...
British Fintech Revolut Granted Crypto License in Cyprus
18.8.2022
U.K.-based digital bank Revolut has been authorized by Cyprus to provide cryptocurrency services to millions of customers on the Old Continent. The fintech firm says the regulatory approval will allow it to establish a European crypto hub in the island nation. Revolut to Expand Crypto Services...
Report: Celsius CEO Accused of Controlling Crypto Company’s Trading Scheme and Placing Bad Bets
17.8.2022
According to a recent report published on Tuesday, the Israeli-American founder and CEO of Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky, was in charge of the company’s trading strategy. The report, citing multiple people familiar with the matter, said Mashinsky sold millions of dollars’ worth...
BitGo Lawyers Up, Hodlnaut Files for Protection, XP Launches Trading Platform, Ripple's and SBI Remit's New Project, No-Deals + More News
16.8.2022
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Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Applies for Creditor Protection in Singapore
16.8.2022
Crypto lending platform Hodlnaut has filed an application to be put under creditor protection in Singapore
Zipmex gets 3 month protection in Singapore amid halted withdrawals
15.8.2022
Troubled crypto exchange Zipmex has time to come up with a restructuring plan by Dec. 2 after halting withdrawals in July
Zipmex Crypto Exchange Gets Over 3 Months Creditor Protection in Singapore: Report
15.8.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex has been granted creditor protection until December by Singapore's high court, according to a Bloomberg report
MEXC Activated the “Investor Protection Fund” in Response to the Dragoma (DMA) Incident and Launched the “Potion” Airdrop Compensation Benefits
12.8.2022
A few days ago, the Polygon Network ecosystem project Dragoma (DMA) experienced abnormal price fluctuations after its listing on MEXC, as it fell sharply from 0.85USDT. MEXC immediately suspended DMA/USDT trading on August 8th due to abnormal on-chain transactions. It is understood that although...
Popularity of Crypto Investments Makes Case for Regulations, Australian Securities Watchdog Says
12.8.2022
High rates of crypto ownership, with purchases often made on advice from Youtube and Facebook, make “a strong case for regulation,” according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The watchdog backs its stance with poll results showing nearly half of retail...
Bank of England Analysts See Crypto Having Important Roles in the Metaverse — Discuss the Need for Regulation
11.8.2022
Bank of England’s analysts say crypto assets could have important roles within the metaverse. “Widespread adoption of crypto in the metaverse … would require compliance with robust consumer protection and financial stability regulatory frameworks,” they added. Bank...
US Senators Introduce Bill to Give CFTC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Digital Commodities Spot Market
5.8.2022
U.S. senators have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022” to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “with exclusive jurisdiction over the digital commodities spot market.” Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act U.S....
Singapore High Court Grants Crypto Lender Vauld Temporary Protection From Creditors
3.8.2022
Singapore-based Vauld will have some breathing space after the country’s High Court gave its parent company creditor protection for the next three months. The decision comes as the troubled crypto lending platform seeks acquisition by rival Nexo. Vauld to Have 3 Months for Restructuring,...
Crypto lender Vauld granted three-month protection from creditors
2.8.2022
Vauld's parent company Defi Payments Ltd says the moratorium granted on Monday will give it the necessary breathing room to form a restructuring plan
$200M BitGet BTC-USDT protection fund hints at investor-centric trend
1.8.2022
Bitget’s reasoning behind using a combination of a stablecoin and Bitcoin in the protection fund is to counter massive unforeseen volatility in crypto markets
Fed Board, FDIC Order Voyager Digital to Retract Federal Deposit Insurance Claims
29.7.2022
Following Voyager Digital’s application for bankruptcy protection during the first week of July, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board today issued a joint letter to the company demanding a cease and desist against Voyager’s FDIC claims....
Celsius Clients Beg Bankruptcy Court to Release Crypto, One Customer Needs Funds to ‘Put Food on the Table’
28.7.2022
After the crypto lender Celsius filed for bankruptcy protection on July 13, the company recently contacted customers and explained that an employee from one of the firm’s vendors accessed a list of Celsius client emails, and the email addresses were “transferred to a third...