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UK finance regulator FCA a ‘deterrent’ to crypto industry, says CryptoUK
16.9.2024
UK regulators have approved only four out of 35 crypto business registrations in the last 12 months, deterring others from engaging with the process
‘Explosion’ in election gambling will harm public interest: CFTC
16.9.2024
The US commodities regulator says prediction markets can be vulnerable to “spectacular manipulation.”
UK Court Recognizes USDT as ‘Distinct Form of Property’
16.9.2024
A High Court of England and Wales has ruled that stablecoin tether (USDT) is recognized as property under English law. The court clarified that cryptocurrencies, despite not being physical assets, can be treated similarly to tangible and intangible property in legal disputes. UK Court Recognizes...
Chinese gov't mulls anti-money laundering law to 'monitor' new fintech
14.9.2024
According to the Chinese government, 1,391 individuals have been prosecuted on money laundering-related charges in the first half of 2024
Chinese gov’t mulls anti-money laundering law to ‘monitor’ new fintech
14.9.2024
According to the Chinese government, 1,391 individuals have been prosecuted on money laundering-related charges in the first half of 2024
China Moves to Address Crypto Money Laundering Activities With New Law Draft Revision
14.9.2024
China is moving to update its legislation to tackle new money and cryptocurrency money laundering crimes. The Chinese Congress is set to introduce new money laundering concepts in the second review of the money laundering law draft revision, which will establish additional requirements...
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor
13.9.2024
According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — Law professor
13.9.2024
According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past
Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction
13.9.2024
Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial, was convicted of seven felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction
13.9.2024
Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial and was convicted of seven felony counts and sentenced to 25 years in prison
North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban
13.9.2024
A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.
UK court rules Tether is property in first English law post-trial crypto ruling
13.9.2024
It comes a day after a UK government bill aimed to clarify that crypto was “personal property” under property laws
Thieves Ask Which Pokémon Cards Are Worth Stealing During $70k Robbery
12.9.2024
Thieves around the world are continuing to rob stores in search of valuable Pokémon Cards. In the latest example of this trend, some robbers in Japan apparently didn’t know much about Pokémon and had to ask shop staff which cards were valuable and worth stealing.Read more
Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea
12.9.2024
At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salame’s reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea
UK Bill Recognizes Digital Assets as Personal Property Under New Law
12.9.2024
The UK Ministry of Justice has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to recognize bitcoin and other digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. Led by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander, this bill addresses legal uncertainties around digital assets, ensuring better...
UK gov’t introduces bill to clarify crypto’s legal status
11.9.2024
The proposed legislation would create an additional property category under UK law, identifying digital assets as “things.”
Caroline Ellison asks for time served, citing cooperation with US gov’t
11.9.2024
The elusive former CEO of Alameda Research will return to court on Sept. 24 for sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering in 2022
India tops global crypto use despite offshore exchange ban
11.9.2024
India ranked first in Chainalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, in addition to ranking second in the CSAO region in terms of crypto value received
FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK
11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...
Kraken Adjusts Margin Product to Comply With Australian Crypto Law, Calls for Clearer Regulation
10.9.2024
The Australian Federal Court ruled that Kraken’s fiat margin extensions are subject to regulatory obligations, but crypto margin extensions are not. Kraken acknowledged the decision but stressed the need for clearer crypto regulations in Australia. Following the ruling, Kraken adjusted its margin...