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Taiwan’s new AML laws put crypto firms on notice
3.10.2024
The Taiwanese FSC has released new Anti-Money Laundering laws that will completely replace its current regulations and require the full compliance of VASPs.
SEC files appeal in Ripple lawsuit
2.10.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission first filed the lawsuit against Ripple Labs and both its founders in December 2020
European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort
1.10.2024
The European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative expands with 41 regulators and authorities from 22 countries, boosting blockchain innovation and regulatory collaboration
SEC files 'settled charges' against Mango Markets operators
27.9.2024
In 2022, Mango Markets suffered a high-profile exploit perpetrated by Avraham Eisenberg, which drained the platform of $100 million
UK Gambling Commission charges Sorare for unlicensed facilities
27.9.2024
The French website offers NFTs for fantasy sports team competitions and as collectibles.
FTC cracks down on ‘deceptive’ AI projects, including an AI lawyer
26.9.2024
“Operation AI Comply” is part of the US federal agency’s latest round of enforcement actions against companies it claims used AI to harm consumers
TrustToken, TrueCoin Settle With SEC Over Fraud Accusations in Stablecoin Investing
24.9.2024
TrustToken and TrueCoin – now rebranded and under the umbrella of Archbock Inc. – settled accusations that they knowingly misrepresented the backing of the TrueUSD {{TUSD}} stablecoin and offered securities tied to it without properly registering, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said...
'We are Running Out of Time': U.S. House Democrat Urges Stablecoin Bill Compromise
24.9.2024
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the House Financial Services Committee's ranking Democrat, suggested in a Securities and Exchange Commission oversight hearing on Tuesday that she and the Republican chairman should finish a bill this year to regulate U.S. stablecoin issuers
Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for Crypto Firms Under New ASIC Regulations
23.9.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced new legislation requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain financial services licenses. This expansion of the Corporations Act aims to provide clearer oversight of the crypto sector, ensuring that widely traded crypto...
Australia to require crypto firms to hold financial services licenses
23.9.2024
Licensing requirements for crypto exchanges in Australia will be extended beyond those related to digital currency exchanges
Australia to require crypto firms to hold financial services licenses
23.9.2024
Licensing requirements for crypto exchanges in Australia will be extended beyond those related to digital currency exchanges
Fed’s Rate Cut Could Spell Disaster, Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin, and More — Week in Review
22.9.2024
Peter Schiff has warned that the Federal Reserve’s rate cut will lead to economic disaster. Microstrategy, continuing its bitcoin acquisition strategy, plans to buy more bitcoin after raising $1.01 billion from a private offering. A bitcoin investor faces up to three years in prison...
CFTC slaps $36M fine on man for 5-year crypto investor fraud
22.9.2024
The US regulator ordered approximately 85% of the significant fine to be paid back to victims of William Koo Ichioka’s fraudulent scheme
SEC seeks sanctions against Elon Musk over Twitter investigation
20.9.2024
Elon Musk and his various companies are currently facing regulatory scrutiny in Brazil, the European Union, and the United States
SEC seeks sanctions against Elon Musk over Twitter purchase
20.9.2024
Elon Musk and his various companies are currently facing regulatory scrutiny in Brazil, the European Union, and the United States
Consensys Suit Against U.S. SEC Dismissed by Texas Court
20.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission had – for a time – added Consensys to a list of crypto investigation targets, prompting the technology incubator company to sue it for overreach in federal court. Because the regulator then shut down that Ethereum probe earlier this year, a Texas judge...
Binance Seeks Release of Jailed Employee Before Pursuing Nigerian License
19.9.2024
Binance has made the release of Tigran Gambaryan a condition for seeking registration in Nigeria. The exchange is reluctant to register due to outstanding issues with the government. It reportedly believes the SEC’s hastily formulated framework is not supported by law. Despite this, Binance...
It's time to update the SEC's disclosure process for crypto
18.9.2024
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda wants to update the agency's S-1 disclosure for cryptocurrency firms. His stance is a positive step toward progress
SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was hammered for two hours in a congressional hearing on Wednesday in which the witness list predominantly included agency critics, including former Commissioner Daniel Gallagher, who is now at Robinhood
Experts: Defi Thrives Where Banks Falter, Fragmentation a Hurdle
18.9.2024
The rise of decentralized finance is particularly strong in regions with weak banking systems, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Experts believe this is because defi offers financial tools and services traditionally unavailable to people in these areas. Experts point...