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Meta to resume AI training in UK after regulatory pause
14.9.2024
The tech giant will use public information, including posts, comments, photos, and captions from adult users on Instagram and Facebook
Meta to resume AI training in UK after regulatory pause
14.9.2024
The tech giant will use public information, including posts, comments, photos, and captions from adult users on Instagram and Facebook
Does Hong Kong’s slow approach to crypto regulation risk stifling digital asset growth?
14.9.2024
Hong Kong risks falling behind in crypto as the city is urged to speed up regulation to keep pace with the rapidly evolving industry
Hong Kong should try to speed up crypto regulation: First Digital CEO
14.9.2024
First Digital Trust, which provides crypto custody services for institutions, says that Hong Kong is not yet ready to regulate USD-backed stablecoins
5 US States Settle With GSB Group Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
14.9.2024
Five U.S. states have reached a settlement with GSB Group over unregistered securities sales tied to digital assets. Residents of the states will receive refunds for all fiat and cryptocurrency deposits. GSB chairman Josip Heit agreed to cease selling unregistered securities without admitting...
CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams
14.9.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers...
Here’s what happened in crypto today
13.9.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction
13.9.2024
Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial, was convicted of seven felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction
13.9.2024
Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial and was convicted of seven felony counts and sentenced to 25 years in prison
SEC ‘regrets any confusion’ from dubbing tokens as securities: filing
13.9.2024
The retraction arose from the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance, but the agency is still pursuing claims against the crypto exchange for alleged securities law violations
FOIA request reveals emails and voicemails threatening Gary Gensler
13.9.2024
Though there was seemingly no evidence connecting them to his crypto policies, Gary Gensler has been subject to violent threats from individuals since at least 2022
Tether Hires PayPal Government Affairs Ace as U.S. Scrutiny Unresolved
13.9.2024
Tether hired a government-affairs veteran from PayPal and Chainalysis, Jesse Spiro, to head its own shop as the issuer of the leading {{USDT}} stablecoin has long been under a cloud of reported U.S. investigations
SEC expands Binance lawsuit: AXS, FIL, ATOM now securities
13.9.2024
The SEC’s latest lawsuit update targets additional tokens like Axie Infinity, Filecoin, and Cosmos as unregistered securities, continuing its crackdown on the crypto industry
Kraken denies SEC claims, argues digital assets aren’t securities
13.9.2024
Kraken firmly disputes SEC allegations, citing the lack of clarity in federal securities law and overreach in its regulatory scope
US Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon Over Crypto Fraud and Trafficking Links
13.9.2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, linking them to human trafficking and forced labor scams involving cryptocurrency fraud. Victims were manipulated into online scam centers, and trafficked workers were forced into labor...
Elon Musk Warns US Laws and Regulations Will Worsen Every Year Without Major Reform
13.9.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has warned that without substantial government reform, laws and regulations will worsen annually, potentially stifling major initiatives. He has reiterated his call for significant U.S. government changes and agreed to help former President Donald Trump lead a...
Lengthy Licensing Stumps Kenyan Fintech Startups
13.9.2024
Fintech startups face significant challenges when expanding to Kenya, primarily due to the lengthy and complex process of obtaining an operating license. Obtaining a payment service provider (PSP) license can take up to two years, forcing startups to rely on workarounds such as partnerships with...
Bill seeks to create SEC-CFTC joint committee on digital assets
12.9.2024
Congressman John Rose would make the agencies work together and listen to user and industry representatives
Bukele advisers said BTC adoption was ‘complete PR move’ — TIME reporter
12.9.2024
According to a TIME Magazine correspondent, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele used Bitcoin to “change the narrative” on the country’s international perception
Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea
12.9.2024
At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salame’s reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea