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Crypto advocates criticize SEC notice to OpenSea
28.8.2024
It’s unclear whether the SEC will pursue an enforcement action against the OpenSea marketplace, but its CEO alleged regulators “believe NFTs on our platform are securities.”
New Zealand Seeks to Adopt OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
28.8.2024
The New Zealand government has introduced a bill to implement the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework aims to increase transparency in the crypto asset market. Effective April 1, 2026, New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) must collect and report...
OpenSea marketplace receives Wells notice from the SEC
28.8.2024
CEO Devin Finzer pledged to "stand up and fight" any potential enforcement action the regulator might bring involving NFTs
SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
28.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal...
US lawmaker reports AERO, GRT, and VELO investments in 2024
27.8.2024
Georgia Representative Mike Collins previously disclosed purchasing up to $65,000 in ETH, but seems to have moved onto altcoin investments
Nasdaq aims to list Bitcoin Index options in US
27.8.2024
The announcement follows withdrawals of older applications, signaling progress with regulators.
Calls to release Binance exec intensify after 6 months in Nigerian detention
27.8.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng and family members have called for action, claiming Tigran Gambaryan has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February
Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions
27.8.2024
The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of qualified investors and would require testing...
Elon Musk, Vitalik Buterin Support California’s AI Regulation Act
27.8.2024
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin have shown support for California’s ‘AI regulation’ Act for…
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
27.8.2024
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could lead to the establishment of crypto trading platforms...
SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities
26.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company...
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France: Law Decoded
26.8.2024
The Telegram founder’s unexpected arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of tech leaders amid growing legal challenges facing the crypto industry
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France: Law Decoded
26.8.2024
The Telegram founder’s unexpected arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of tech leaders amid growing legal challenges facing the crypto industry
Abra settles with SEC over unregistered securities charges
26.8.2024
The SEC announced securities charges against the lending platform over its Abra Earn service but also said the firm had settled with pending civil penalties and an injunction
Abra settles with SEC over unregistered securities charges
26.8.2024
The SEC announced securities charges against the lending platform over its Abra Earn service but also said the firm had settled with pending civil penalties and an injunction
US authorities oppose ex-FTX exec’s motion to void plea deal
26.8.2024
The US Attorney’s Office said Ryan Salame made a “demonstrably false” allegation by claiming prosecutors did not intend to continue investigating his partner, Michelle Bond
US authorities oppose ex-FTX exec’s motion to void plea deal
26.8.2024
The US Attorney’s Office said Ryan Salame made a “demonstrably false” allegation by claiming prosecutors did not intend to continue investigating his partner, Michelle Bond
French authorities can hold Pavel Durov until Aug. 28
26.8.2024
Prosecutors announced that the arrest was part of an investigation into an unnamed individual over cryptology services and complicity with illicit activities
French authorities can hold Pavel Durov until Aug. 28
26.8.2024
Prosecutors announced that the arrest was part of an investigation into an unnamed individual over cryptology services and complicity with illicit activities
France’s Macron denies Pavel Durov arrest was political
26.8.2024
The Telegram founder was arrested at Le Bourget airport north of Paris on Aug. 24.