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Binance fined $2.25M by India’s financial intelligence unit
20.6.2024
India’s financial watchdog issued charges against Binance after reviewing written and oral submissions from the Binance Director and available company records
Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued
15.6.2024
The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies...
Binance CEO Sees 2024 as a ‘Landmark Year’ for Crypto
14.6.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng described 2024 as a “landmark year” for the cryptocurrency industry in an interview with Bloomberg on Thursday. He cited enhanced regulatory clarity, broader mainstream acceptance, and the introduction of bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “The...
How Web3 is transforming global regulatory frameworks
11.6.2024
At the 2024 Proof of Talk event in Paris, France Jenny Johnson CEO of Franklin Templeton and Mo Shaikh the founder of Aptos explained the protocol economy’s impact on regulators
Australia needs blockchain ‘more than ever’ to flip productivity freeze
11.6.2024
Australian Parliament Member Andrew Charlton said he believes blockchain technology could add $60 billion to the economy
Libertarian VP nominee: No new regulatory structure needed for crypto
10.6.2024
Mike ter Maat spoke with Cointelegraph on the role digital assets might play in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, the Fed looking into CBDCs, and Donald Trump’s conviction
Liberty Dollar vs. Bitcoin: Why the US Government Shut Down One but Not the Other
8.6.2024
The U.S. government successfully shut down the Liberty Dollar, a private currency created by Bernard von NotHaus, while Bitcoin, established by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to thrive outside governmental control. This discrepancy highlights the stark differences between...
Binance reinstates crypto buys with Visa, Mastercard payments
6.6.2024
Binance has resumed allowing crypto purchases using Visa and Mastercard for its exchange users. Does this signal the end of Binance’s regulatory troubles?
UK crypto industry publishes Travel Rule navigation guide
6.6.2024
The Travel Rule requires crypto businesses to collect, verify and share information about digital asset transactions with another crypto company
39% of Family Offices Investing or Exploring Cryptocurrencies: BNY Mellon
6.6.2024
The 2024 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Study reveals a divided perspective among family offices regarding cryptocurrency investments. Approximately 39% of the surveyed family offices are either actively investing in cryptocurrencies or considering them, highlighting a keen interest in this modern...
Dubai Financial Services Authority Updates Regulatory Framework for Crypto Tokens
4.6.2024
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced amendments to its crypto token regime on Monday, enhancing the regulatory environment for crypto tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a special economic zone. The amendments address investment in recognized...
Dubai financial regulator updates crypto token rules for funds
3.6.2024
The changes encompassed several areas, including the ability of both external and domestic funds to invest in crypto tokens
Nigeria’s Bitcoin interest unfazed by regulatory restrictions
2.6.2024
Notably, Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve center, falls outside the top 15 cities regarding Google search interest for Bitcoin
Nigeria seeks crypto clarity one year into Tinubu’s tenure
2.6.2024
Nigeria's young resident population now feels more bewilderment due to the administration’s recent actions against Nigeria’s crypto industry
Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets
1.6.2024
Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and...
SEC Commissioner Proposes Joint US-UK Digital Securities Sandbox
31.5.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has proposed a joint US-UK digital securities sandbox. She noted that the U.S. and UK are ideally positioned for this initiative, emphasizing that this collaboration would benefit innovators, regulators, and consumers in both...
Nigerian crypto community raises alarm over Davido meme token
30.5.2024
Davido has remained silent amid criticism about pump-and-dump schemes and regulatory scrutiny
Former Consensys Employee Launches Stablecoin ‘USD3’
30.5.2024
Former Consensys employee Jack Jia, and the founder of Stable.com has launched USD3, a “payments-first” new stablecoin despite the present lack of a regulatory framework and uncertainty around the market.
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New York Stock Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Options Products
30.5.2024
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday announced its intention to introduce cash-settled spot Bitcoin options, pending regulatory clearance.
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NYSE Would Consider Crypto Trading If Regulatory Picture Were Clearer, President Says at Consensus 2024
29.5.2024
NYSE President Lynn Martin and Bullish CEO Tom Farley discussed crypto regulations, changing U.S. politics and the limitations and opportunities of blockchain tech to improve traditional markets