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Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI
30.4.2024
Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can push innovation-friendly policy forward
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond
29.4.2024
NEW YORK — Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges tied to creating and marketing the privacy-focused bitcoin wallet application and mixing service in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday
Why the DOJ May Have Recommended a Three-Year Sentence for CZ
29.4.2024
Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao now faces the genuine possibility that he'll spend three years in federal prison in the U.S. – well above the possible 18 months laid out in his plea agreement
CZ Sentencing Letters Paint Former Binance CEO as Devoted Family Man, Friend
29.4.2024
More than 160 of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s loved ones, friends and colleagues have written to a Washington judge ahead of the Binance founder and former CEO’s sentencing tomorrow, asking for leniency and painting a picture of Zhao as a devoted father and friend, and a “geeky” tech nerd who shuns luxury...
South Africa’s Election Won’t Interfere With Crypto Policy: Industry Watchers
29.4.2024
South Africa's upcoming election isn't expected to derail the country's agenda for digital assets, several members of the crypto community told CoinDesk
Australian Securities Exchange Could Approve Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Before 2024-End: Bloomberg
29.4.2024
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which accounts for 90% of Australia's equity market, is expected to approve the first spot-Bitcoin {BTC} exchange traded funds (ETFs) before the end of 2024, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter
Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA
29.4.2024
With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation
Japan's Embrace of Web3 Uncertain as Ruling Party Under Threat
29.4.2024
Liberal Democratic Party leader and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida once called Web3 a “new form of capitalism,” but he faces a party leadership election in September
DOJ Disputes Roman Storm's Characterization of Tornado Cash Operations in New Filing
27.4.2024
The U.S. Department of Justice rebuffed Roman Storm's motion to dismiss criminal charges against him late Friday
New UK Law Empowering Authorities to Seize and Destroy Crypto Assets Takes Effect Today
27.4.2024
A new law enabling the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze, and destroy crypto assets is now in effect in the UK. Under this law, police can seize crypto from suspects without needing to make an arrest first. Additionally, victims have the right to request the release of funds held...
Swiss National Bank Chief Raises Concerns About Adding Bitcoin to Currency Reserves
27.4.2024
The chairman of the Swiss National Bank has expressed reservations about incorporating bitcoin into the central bank’s currency reserves. He stated that no decision has been made yet to invest in bitcoin, underscoring the necessity for currency reserves to be liquid, sustainable, and easily...
Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns
26.4.2024
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against...
EU DeFi regulations set to welcome big banks, challenge crypto natives
26.4.2024
New rules under the MiCA framework may encourage big banks to enter the DeFi space, potentially complicating compliance for native crypto projects
Warren Rival for Senate Race John Deaton Argues for Coinbase in SEC Challenge
26.4.2024
Lawyer-turned-politician John Deaton further reinforced his credentials as an outspoken crypto ally on Friday, filing a friend-of-the-court brief in Coinbase Inc.'s (COIN) effort to get a higher U.S. court to rule on a central question about when a digital token qualifies as a security
Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Membership Lawsuit
26.4.2024
Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve's rejection of its bid for a master account and membership
Warren Flags Crypto Ties to Child Sexual Abuse in Letter to DOJ, Homeland Security
26.4.2024
Leading crypto critic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland what tools the federal government needs to crack down on the use of digital assets to perpetrate child sexual exploitation, according to a letter she sent to the top U.S. law-enforcement...
EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
26.4.2024
The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms
Ex-Head of China's Digital Yuan Effort Facing Government Probe: Report
26.4.2024
Yao Qian is reportedly being investigated for "violations of discipline and law."
UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect
26.4.2024
New powers that will help law enforcement agencies seize crypto used for crime came into effect on Friday, the U.K Home Office said in a press release
‘ETH Should Not Be Treated as a Security’ — Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum Regulations
25.4.2024
In a significant legal move, Consensys has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect the Ethereum blockchain from what it deems overreaching regulations. A report further alleges that the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Consensys, asserting that Metamask...