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Crypto-related enforcement actions by US states rose sharply in 2022: Report
2.2.2023
There were almost twice as many state actions as federal in 2022, although both the feds and the states broke previous record by significant margins
What If Regulators Wrote Rules for Crypto?
23.1.2023
The SEC and CFTC are unlikely to issue new rules covering crypto this year. But, if they did, calls from policymakers to regulate through rulemaking rather than enforcement offer a useful way forward, says Michael Selig, an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
What If Regulators Wrote Rules for Crypto?
23.1.2023
The SEC and CFTC are unlikely to issue new rules covering crypto this year. But, if they did, calls from policymakers to regulate through rulemaking rather than enforcement offer a useful way forward, says Michael Selig, an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher
US Authorities Charge Mango Markets Attacker — Defendant Arrested, Detained in Puerto Rico
23.1.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have charged an alleged attacker who stole $116 million from crypto trading platform Mango Markets. The defendant has been arrested and is currently detained...
Today in Crypto: Expelled Chinese Communist Party Official Shamed on TV for Supporting Crypto Mining, Nigeria Considering a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoin Implementation
10.1.2023
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False alarm: DOJ did not classify MNGO as a commodity
29.12.2022
Avi Eisenberg’s arrest on commodities fraud charges for the Mango Markets exploit raised eyebrows on crypto Twitter and required some processing to work through its intricacies
SEC general counsel announces departure from public service
23.12.2022
"After thirty-four years of public service, it is time for me to pursue new and different challenges and opportunities," said Dan Berkovitz
Alameda's Caroline Ellison and FTX's Gary Wang hit with additional fraud charges
22.12.2022
Arrested crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried's former entourage faces additional charges by key U.S. government agencies
Sam Bankman-Fried arrested and consented to the extradition — Law Decoded, Dec. 12-19.
19.12.2022
The entrepreneur reportedly reconsidered his earlier decision to contest extradition and now would be able to appear in a United States court
Bahamian securities regulator slams new FTX CEO over 'misstatements'
14.12.2022
Bahamian regulators said that they were the first to take action against SBF, and recent actions of the current CEO hindered their investigation
Most of FTX Legal Team Depart as Exchange Collapses
10.11.2022
An issue that seems to have massively contributed to major crypto exchange Binance’s decision not to acquire FTX is that a significant part of the latter’s team went for the exit.
According to Semafor, citing people familiar with the matter,
“Most of FTX’s legal and compliance staff quit Tuesday...
Three Arrows Capital Under Investigation by SEC and CFTC After Bankruptcy
18.10.2022
American regulators have launched investigations into the activities of bankrupt Singaporean hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), seeking to identify the reasons and responsible persons behind...
Report: Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Probed by SEC, CFTC for Possible Legal Violations
18.10.2022
Reports indicate that the bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) is facing more trouble from liquidators and financial authorities from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The whereabouts of the hedge fund’s...
SEC, CFTC Probing Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital: Report
17.10.2022
The federal agencies are looking into whether Three Arrows misled investors about its balance sheet and whether the hedge fund should have registered with them
US Treasury recommends lawmakers decide which regulators will oversee crypto spot market
3.10.2022
“The report recommends the passage of legislation in providing a rulemaking authority for federal financial regulators over this market,” said economist Jonathan Rose
CTFC slammed for 'blatant regulation by enforcement' over Ooki DAO case
23.9.2022
The CFTC’s actions have even been met with strong pushback from its own commissioner, while others have drawn comparisons to the SEC’s regulation by enforcement tactics
CFTC commissioner visits Ripple offices as decision in SEC case looms
19.9.2022
The outcome of the SEC v. Ripple lawsuit could influence whether the CFTC or SEC will play a greater role in handling the XRP token as a commodity or security
White House publishes ‘first-ever’ comprehensive framework for crypto
16.9.2022
The fact sheet sums up the efforts of nine federal agencies’ research over the past six months
SEC chair Gensler holds tight to his crypto position in preview of Senate testimony
14.9.2022
The official will testify before the Senate Committee on Banking on Sept. 15; in a transcript released early, he reiterates the primacy of securities law in crypto regulation
Sen. Lummis: My legislation would empower the SEC to protect consumers
8.9.2022
Lummis-Gillibrand would allow the SEC to figure out which cryptocurrencies fall under its regulatory purview, leaving the rest to the CFTC