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Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Enables Global Scams Worth $11 Billion: Report
10.7.2024
Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation's ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges
Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto
10.7.2024
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto
Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll
10.7.2024
Former President Donald Trump's recent embrace of cryptocurrency after his long-standing skepticism may win him some votes among reluctant Republicans as he seeks a return to the White House in November, according to an industry-sponsored poll released on Wednesday
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...
What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade
9.7.2024
There's a lot of excitement over the possibility that a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be around the corner. Here's what still needs to happen before one may launch
Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year
9.7.2024
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh and former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang are set to be sentenced this fall in the ongoing criminal case against what was once a global crypto exchange before it collapsed in historic fashion near the end of 2022
Trump's Official Republican Platform Pledges to Halt Crypto 'Crackdown'
8.7.2024
Former President Donald Trump's Republican Party has officially adopted a platform that would seek to support cryptocurrency innovation, according to the document released Monday by the Republican National Committee
France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority
8.7.2024
The absence of an outright majority could hamper the passing of new legislation, including crypto regulations
Canada to sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act violation
8.7.2024
BCSC finds LiquiTrade guilty of running an illegal exchange, which could result in sanctions ranging from fines to a ban
Canada to sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act violation
8.7.2024
The BCSC finds LiquiTrade guilty of running an illegal exchange, which could result in sanctions ranging from fines to a ban
Taiwan central bank says no rush for CBDC launch
7.7.2024
The central bank mentioned handling government tenders through special purpose tokens to improve operational efficiency using smart contracts for bids and performance bonds
Taiwan central bank says no rush for CBDC launch
7.7.2024
The Central Bank of the Republic of China mentioned handling government tenders through special purpose tokens to improve operational efficiency using smart contracts for bids and performance bonds
Sacked Northern Data Execs File Suit Against Tether-Backed Company, Alleging Fraud
5.7.2024
Two former executives of Tether-backed German tech company Northern Data have filed suit against the firm, alleging that they were wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the company’s financial health and alleging tax evasion
Crypto exchanges subject to EU Travel Rule in 6 months
5.7.2024
New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule Guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30
Labour Landslide Sets Up Starmer as UK Prime Minister With Unstated Crypto Plans
5.7.2024
While the industry was not mentioned in the party's manifesto or on the campaign trail, Labour has said it will support tokenization and a central bank digital currency
Nigerian SEC mandates local offices for crypto firms
4.7.2024
The requirement also states that applicants must report customer complaints and emergent risks and be subject to SEC inspections, audits, and monitoring
When Do Secondary Token Sales Violate Howey?
4.7.2024
A federal judge overseeing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Binance ruled that most of the case can proceed, but dismissed charges tied to the sale of BUSD and secondary sales of BNB
EU–US Financial Forum Highlights Cooperation on Crypto Regulation
4.7.2024
The EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place last week, with participants exchanging views on topics of mutual interest as part of their regular financial regulatory dialogue. The dialogue was hosted by the European Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. During the forum...
Global Banking Standard Setter Approves Disclosure Framework for Crypto Exposures
3.7.2024
The Basel Committee's framework, based on responses to a December 2022 discussion paper, must be implemented by 2026
DCG, Top Executives Renew Push to Get New York AG’s Civil Fraud Suit Dropped
2.7.2024
Lawyers for cryptocurrency firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) and two of its top executives – CEO and founder Barry Silbert and Soichiro “Michael” Moro, the former CEO of DCG’s wholly-owned trading arm Genesis – have made a final effort to convince a judge to toss out New York Attorney General...