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Bitcoin Eyes a Positive Finish to September, Setting the Stage for ‘Uptober’
28.9.2024
With two days remaining in September, bitcoin’s monthly gain stands at 11.11%, setting the stage for the widely anticipated ‘Uptober.’ Historically, October has been a strong month for bitcoin, delivering positive returns 81.82% of the time since 2013. ‘Uptober’...
Bybit Türkiye Gains Recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by Turkish Regulator
23.9.2024
Bybit Türkiye, the partner platform of global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, has been officially listed as a crypto asset service provider by the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey. Turkish Regulator Grants Bybit Türkiye Crypto Asset Service Provider Status According to Bybit...
Sygnum Unit Receives Liechtenstein License as a Crypto Asset Service Provider
23.9.2024
The registration paves the way for the Switzerland and Singapore-based banking group to expand into the European Union and European Economic Area
SEC Regrets Confusion Over ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ — Ripple and Coinbase Weigh In
16.9.2024
Coinbase and Ripple legal chiefs, Paul Grewal and Stuart Alderoty, have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its inconsistent approach to classifying tokens as securities. Grewal referenced Footnote 6 in the SEC’s amended complaint against Binance, where...
Wazirx Users May Face Delays Amid Binance Dispute and Moratorium Uncertainty
13.9.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has warned users that they may have to wait until the dispute with Binance is resolved if the moratorium, filed in Singapore, is not granted. Wazirx explained that Zettai holds the cryptocurrency tokens under protest. “If Binance is deemed the owner,...
Binance-Backed Tokocrypto Achieves Major Milestone With Indonesian License
10.9.2024
Crypto exchange Tokocrypto, a part of Binance Group, has achieved a major milestone by securing the Physical Crypto Asset Trader (PFAK) license from Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti), allowing it to operate as a licensed crypto asset trader. This move highlights...
Central Bank of Latvia opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Binance subsidiary Tokocrypto secures full license in Indonesia
9.9.2024
Binance described Tokocrypto as its "subsidiary," suggesting that it may have a controlling stake in the Indonesian trading platform.
Swiss Bank ZKB Partners With Crypto Finance to Launch Crypto Asset Brokerage
5.9.2024
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Switzerland’s largest cantonal bank, has partnered with Crypto Finance AG to offer crypto asset brokerage services. By partnering with Crypto Finance AG, ZKB gains access to an experienced and regulated partner with deep industry expertise in the crypto...
Japan’s finance regulator calls for lower crypto taxes in 2025
4.9.2024
Japan's Financial Services Agency has released plans to overhaul the nation's tax code which could see the tax rate for crypto assets lowered in 2025.
Ripple lawyer slams SEC use of 'crypto asset security'
3.9.2024
Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty says the term is “fabricated” with no legal basis.
SEC Warns FTX Over Legality of Crypto Asset Distribution in Chapter 11 Plan
2.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over FTX’s plan to pay back claims using its “crypto asset securities.” The SEC’s Senior Trial Counsel, Therese Scheuer, has reserved the right to challenge these transactions under federal securities laws. FTX’s Crypto...
Study: Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million
29.8.2024
A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners attributes this surge to the introduction...
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...
New Zealand introduces OECD crypto reporting framework on new tax bill
27.8.2024
Crypto service providers who fail to take “reasonable care” to comply with the requirements could be fined between 20,000 and 100,000 New Zealand dollars ($12,000 and $62,000)
Abra to Settle SEC’s Charges for Unregistered Crypto Asset Sales
27.8.2024
Abra has agreed to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over July 2020 allegations that the…
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...
Ripple, Kraken Legal Chiefs Weigh in on Court Decision in SEC’s Crypto Securities Lawsuit
25.8.2024
The chief legal officers at Kraken and Ripple have weighed in on the Federal Court for the Northern District of California’s recent decision in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Kraken. “Another court, this time in the Kraken case, confirms...
Crypto Asset Manager Grayscale Offers AVAX Token Investment in New Avalanche Trust
22.8.2024
The provider of bitcoin and ether ETFs now offers more than 20 crypto investment products