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US Treasury’s OFAC can’t restore Tornado Cash sanctions, judge rules
30.4.2025
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control can’t restore or reimpose sanctions against the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash, a US federal court has ruled.Austin federal court judge Robert Pitman said in an April 28 judgment that OFAC’s sanctions on Tornado...
US Treasury’s OFAC can’t restore Tornado Cash sanctions, judge rules
30.4.2025
The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control can’t restore or reimpose sanctions against the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash, a US federal court has ruled.Austin federal court judge Robert Pitman said in an April 28 judgment that OFAC’s sanctions on Tornado...
Tornado Cash Can’t Be Sanctioned Again, Texas Judge Rules
29.4.2025
In December, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) exceeded its statutory authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash
UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
UK gov't proposes crypto rules in response to scams
29.4.2025
The United Kingdom’s Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, have proposed new crypto rules aimed at “support[ing] innovation while cracking down on fraudsters.”In an April 29 notice, the UK government announced draft rules for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin...
UK Government Releases Draft Crypto Rules
29.4.2025
The statutory instruments will see the creation of new regulated activities such as operating a cryptoasset trading exchange and stablecoin issuance
US crypto rules like 'floor is lava' game without lights — Hester Peirce
27.4.2025
SEC Commissioner and head of the crypto task force, Hester Peirce, says US financial firms are navigating crypto in a way that’s similar to playing the children’s game “the floor is lava,” but in the dark.“It is time that we find a way to end this game. We need to turn...
US crypto rules like 'floor is lava' game without lights — Hester Peirce
27.4.2025
SEC Commissioner and head of the crypto task force, Hester Peirce, says US financial firms are navigating crypto in a way that’s similar to playing the children’s game “the floor is lava,” but in the dark.“It is time that we find a way to end this game. We need to turn...
New SEC Chair Races to Overhaul Outdated Crypto Rules
26.4.2025
The SEC’s new chair is driving a bold shift toward crypto innovation, promising long-overdue regulatory clarity to unlock blockchain transformation. SEC Chair Charts Aggressive New Course for Crypto Regulation at Third Task Force Roundtable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...
Report Says ING Is Developing a Euro-Based Stablecoin Under MiCA Rules
22.4.2025
Dutch banking giant ING is quietly laying the groundwork for a new stablecoin project, teaming up with players from both traditional finance and the crypto space to carve out a place in Europe’s tightly regulated digital asset sector. As reported by Ian Allison at Coindesk, citing two anonymous...
Telegram Founder Slams ‘Misinformation’ as France Quietly Starts Playing by EU Rules
19.4.2025
Telegram is firing back with force, slamming false claims and exposing how French authorities only recently started playing by EU rules after misreporting its compliance. Durov Calls out Misinformation as French Police Only Followed EU Law After His Arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov pushed back...
Wyoming commission floats whether stablecoin is 'covered' by SEC rules
17.4.2025
The Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a body authorized by the US state to issue a stablecoin, has suggested that it may clarify its language to better comply with potential guidelines from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).In an April 17 meeting in the extension of the Wyoming Capitol...
Google to Restrict Crypto Ads in EU to MiCA-Licensed Firms
14.4.2025
Crypto exchanges and wallet apps must meet EU's MiCA licensing rules to advertise in Google's platforms in 27 countries
Google to enforce MiCA rules for crypto ads in Europe starting April 23
14.4.2025
Google will begin enforcing stricter advertising policies for cryptocurrency services in Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the company said in a recent policy update.The move could be a “double-edged sword” for regulation that may prevent initial coin offering...
Dimon Warns of Treasury Market ‘Kerfuffle’ That Could Force Fed to Intervene
13.4.2025
The JPMorgan CEO says rigid banking rules may trigger a Treasury market freeze, echoing 2020’s turmoil that was followed by BTC's price rise
Judge Rules Against Most of DCG’s Motion to Dismiss NYAG’s Civil Securities Fraud Suit
12.4.2025
The judge agreed to toss out two of the claims against DCG, its CEO Barry Silbert and Michael Moro, the former CEO of Genesis Global Capital, on the grounds that they were duplicative
U.S. SEC's Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms
11.4.2025
Interim SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda hints at interest in a short-term solution for overseeing crypto firms while the agency contemplates permanent rules
Ripple Urges UK to Speed up Crypto Rules at Policy Summit
9.4.2025
Ripple is sounding the alarm for immediate UK regulatory action to capture a multi-trillion-dollar digital asset opportunity and lead the future of global crypto finance. Ripple Calls for Urgent UK Action on Crypto Regulation At a recent summit hosted by Ripple in London, policymakers and industry...