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SEC will not pursue enforcement action against Paxos
11.7.2024
The stablecoin issuer received an SEC Wells notice in February 2023 warning of a potential lawsuit over Binance USD as an unregistered security
SEC Withdraws Enforcement Action Against Paxos’ BUSD Stablecoin
11.7.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to end its investigation into Paxos, a New York-based issuer of stablecoins, suggesting that stablecoins may not be treated as securities in most cases. This decision comes more than a year after the SEC sent Paxos a Wells Notice concerning...
Bank of Russia Discusses Conditions of Upcoming Stablecoin Regulation
11.7.2024
The Bank of Russia has highlighted the conditions it will need to consider when regulating the use of stablecoins for Russian individuals and companies. The bank stated that before a regulation is enacted, a thorough study of these assets and a discussion with the relevant actors of the market...
Binance finalizes sale of majority stake in Gopax — Report
11.7.2024
Binance is preparing to reduce its 72.6% stake in the Gopax exchange to as low as 10%, according to local sources
Asia, Africa see rise in share of crypto startups this year, says accelerator
11.7.2024
Researchers compiling the data believe the changes were due to regulatory uncertainties in the US and increased crypto adoption in emerging markets
Bloomberg Analyst Discusses Solana ETF Deadline and Election Impact
11.7.2024
A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst says the final deadline for the approve of solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be mid-March 2025. He stressed that the U.S. presidential election in November will play a crucial role in their approval. Analyst...
Senate Committee Discusses Strong Federal Oversight of Crypto Markets
11.7.2024
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Wednesday where Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow stressed the urgent need for robust regulation in the crypto market. The discussion focused on investor protection, market integrity, and the necessity of federal...
BitMEX pleads guilty to Bank Secrecy Act violation
10.7.2024
BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed pleaded guilty to similar criminal charges in 2022 and received probation
Federal Reserve Fines Citigroup $60.6 Million for Ongoing Risk Management Deficiencies
10.7.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve has imposed a $60.6 million fine on Citigroup for continued failures in its risk management and data quality practices. The enforcement action follows Citigroup’s insufficient progress in addressing deficiencies identified in a 2020 order. Citigroup Faces $60.6...
US lawmakers meet with crypto advocates in DC roundtable
10.7.2024
Anita Dunn, a senior adviser to Joe Biden, attended the roundtable in her personal capacity amid reports the US President was considering changing his position on crypto
Tech Coalition Urges Biden to Lead on Cryptocurrency Regulation
10.7.2024
In a recent letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, the Chamber of Progress, a tech industry coalition, called for comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation. The group emphasized the importance of a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, highlighting the potential benefits for both investors...
Coinbase’s Stand With Crypto initiative to launch in Canada
10.7.2024
The group hinted at advocating for crypto regulation in Canada and updating the country’s financial system, as residents had an “appetite” for change
Mt. Gox repayment shakes crypto market, causing volatility
10.7.2024
Bitcoin faces immense volatility as Mt. Gox repayments flood the market
Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financing
10.7.2024
The alert serves as a reminder of the critical role financial professionals play as gatekeepers in the fight against financial crime
Nigerian minister urges SEC to tackle crypto regulation challenges
10.7.2024
Nigeria's cryptocurrency regulations are currently in the process of being updated
Italy Prepares to Issue Guidelines on Implementing EU Crypto Regulation
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon release guidelines on implementing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulation to ensure the payment system’s regular functioning, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta revealed on Tuesday. In his speech to the Italian...
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Urges SEC to Tackle Challenges in Regulating Cryptocurrency
9.7.2024
The Nigerian Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has urged the newly inaugurated board of the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to address the complexities of regulating cryptocurrencies. He emphasized the need for stringent oversight to maintain market integrity in the capital...
Chamber of Progress says Biden can ‘still win’ on crypto against Trump
9.7.2024
According to the advocacy group, the US President still has an opportunity to counter Donald Trump’s “change of heart on cryptocurrency” by supporting regulation
Sentencing for ex-FTX execs set for October, November
9.7.2024
Former FTX executives Nishad Singh and Gary Wang, who both testified at Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial, are scheduled to be sentenced later this year
Messari Declares Independence From SEC — Calls Chair Gensler Incompetent and Corrupt
9.7.2024
Crypto intelligence platform Messari has declared independence from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CEO Ryan Selkis calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler incompetent and corrupt. Messari plans to challenge the SEC’s legitimacy through legal, congressional, and media avenues, arguing...