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SEC: Coinbase Knew About Potential Securities Law Breaches
8.7.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has claimed that Coinbase was aware of a potential securities breach when it listed some cryptocurrencies.
In a recent filing, lawyers for the SEC slammed Coinbase's argument that it was not aware of violating securities laws, noting that the largest...
Coinbase Knew It Was Violating the Law Prior to the SEC's Lawsuit, Regulator Claims
7.7.2023
Crypto.com petitions US court to uphold arbitration decision for mistakenly sent $50K
7.7.2023
The exchange said it “erroneously deposited” $50,000 into a user's account in June 2022, receiving no response to requests to return the funds
Gemini files lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and Barry Silbert over Genesis and Earn program
7.7.2023
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss alleged Barry Silbert committed fraud by knowing Genesis was “massively insolvent” when attempting to continue the Earn program
Nigerian crypto tax move is ‘premature’ – local stakeholders
7.7.2023
Industry stakeholders seek clarity regarding the implications of taxation and its connection to the recognition of cryptocurrency and associated procedures
UK Law Commission report challenges Craig Wright's suit against Bitcoin developers
6.7.2023
A report published by the UK Law Commission bolsters Bitcoin core developers' defense that they are not liable for 111,000 BTC taken by hackers
Bittrex may still face enforcement action in Florida amid bankruptcy
6.7.2023
A filing in bankruptcy court from Florida's Office of Financial Regulation suggested the regulator still had the “administrative discretion” to charge Bittrex
Namibia passes bill to regulate crypto and virtual assets
6.7.2023
The purpose of the legislation is to establish a framework for licensing and regulating virtual asset service providers
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal: SEC’s Interpretation of ‘Investment Contract’ Violates Law
6.7.2023
Paul Grewal, CLO of Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has accused the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of violating the law by assessing what constitutes an investment contract. Grewal’s reasoning comes from the Supreme Court of the United...
Binance.US market share drops below 1% amid regulatory lawsuit: Report
5.7.2023
The U.S. market share of Binance.US has reportedly dropped amid a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit, while Coinbase's rose roughly 7% in June
Clarity needed on crypto lending regulations - UK Law Commission
5.7.2023
The Law Commission’s recommendations highlights the need to clarify whether cryptocurrency lending falls under existing financial collateral regulations
South Africa to mandate crypto exchange licenses by year-end: Report
5.7.2023
South Africa reportedly becomes the first country on the continent to require that digital asset exchanges secure licenses
UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance
4.7.2023
Companies operating in the U.K. will have only “four routes to lawfully communicate cryptoasset promotions” in order to be in compliance with the FCA's regime
Voyager Creditors Billed $5.1M for March-May by Law Firm
4.7.2023
Latest bill brings total compensation bills to $16.4 million for bankruptcy and restructuring firm
EU finalizes Data Act with a kill switch for smart contracts: Law Decoded, June 27–July 3
3.7.2023
European Union lawmakers have agreed to move ahead with the controversial European Data Act, which has previously drawn criticism from the crypto community
'A lot of the bad actors have been shaken out of the market' — Bitvo CEO
3.7.2023
Bitvo president and CEO Pamela Draper spoke with Cointelegraph at the Collision Conference in Toronto on the firm almost being acquired by FTX and Canada's regulatory environment
UK Law Commission recommends 'distinct' legal category for crypto
3.7.2023
The U.K.’s Law Commission highlights four major recommendations to reform laws relating to cryptocurrency use and ownership
Bittrex challenges SEC's authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal
2.7.2023
Bittrex has adopted a similar approach to Coinbase, aligning its arguments closely with those made by the larger cryptocurrency exchange
Former SEC Official Defends Chair Gensler — Urges Crypto Community to Quit Personal Attacks, Focus on Facts
2.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s former head of internet enforcement has defended SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s approach to regulating the crypto industry. “It’s time to attack the facts and law on SEC positions and quit the personal attacks on the...
UK’s New Financial Law to Regulate Crypto, Includes Provisions for 'Crypto Hub
30.6.2023
The United Kingdom on Thursday officially passed legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as part of its broader financial regulatory reforms post-Brexit.
The new law, dubbed the Financial Services and Markets bill, will grant regulators the authority to establish a tailored...