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Thailand's PM Removed, But Crypto Policies Likely to Remain 'Largely' Unaffected in Political Uncertainty
14.8.2024
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's shock removal from office by a court on Wednesday may not impact crypto rules in the nation, even if some policy implementations may be affected, experts told CoinDesk
WazirX Ends Custody Relationship With Liminal, Is Moving Funds to New Multisig Wallets
14.8.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, which suffered a $230 million exploit in July, is ending its relationship with custody provider Liminal
Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project
14.8.2024
Australia's Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued Australia’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project was progressing to replace its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) before revealing...
Hawaii Welcomes Coinbase Back as Crypto Regulations Ease in 2024
13.8.2024
Coinbase has resumed operations in Hawaii after seven years of ceasing operations there. New regulations recently introduced made…
Canada needs to overhaul crypto regulations —Coinbase exec
13.8.2024
The Canadian government has previously come under fire for undermining the economic freedom of its citizens and freezing crypto donations
Coinbase expands crypto services to Hawaii
13.8.2024
Hawaii residents can gain access to the Coinbase platform, including crypto staking options, following recent regulatory changes
Crypto Industry Committing $12M to Dethrone Sen. Brown in Ohio, PAC Says
13.8.2024
Crypto interests are planning to go after Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in their biggest-ever single campaign, setting aside $12 million to support the Republican candidate seeking to snatch the Senate seat from the current chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, who has been highly critical of...
New Jersey Urges Investors to Withdraw Assets from Abra
13.8.2024
New Jersey state officials are sounding the alarm for residents with funds still tied up in the Abra…
Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Now Sue Terraform Labs for $1.3B: Bloomberg
13.8.2024
Defunct cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital's (3AC) liquidators have sued Terraform Labs for $1.3 billion, for losses the fund suffered following the 2022 crash, Bloomberg reported on Monday
OKX to Halt Operations in Nigeria Due to New Laws
12.8.2024
OKX crypto exchange will stop providing its services in Nigeria on August 16, 2024. This decision was made…
SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Promoters of NovaTech, Alleged $650M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
12.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against an alleged crypto pyramid scheme, NovaTech, and eight of its promoters on Monday, charging them with fraud and multiple violations of federal securities laws
Coinbase Battles SEC on Exchange Definition
12.8.2024
Coinbase Exchange is currently in dispute with the SEC over a new proposal to expand the definition of…
Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan Denied Care in Nigerian Detention
12.8.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, is also said to have been denied access to a lawyer and health…
Gambaryan Family Says Binance Executive Is Being Denied Access to Lawyers, Health Is Deteriorating
12.8.2024
American Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is detained in Nigeria, is being "denied adequate access to his legal team and his health is deteriorating rapidly," his family said in an emailed statement
Venezuela Government Blocks Binance and X Access
12.8.2024
According to local reports, the Venezuelan government has blocked access to Binance, X (formerly Twitter), and other online…
47 Companies Apply to Operate in Turkey Under New Crypto Regulations
12.8.2024
Turkey’s Capital Markets Board has issued an update on crypto asset service providers following new regulations. The provisional lists include 47 operational companies and three that are planning to liquidate. Current crypto service roviders are required to apply for permits or proceed with...
IRS Unveils Overhauled Crypto Tax Form With No Address Disclosure Requirements
10.8.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new version, reportedly set to be partially implemented in 2025, removes several contentious...
Nigerian crypto community supports activist’s fight for rights
10.8.2024
As the case progresses, the community’s backing will be crucial in maintaining momentum and advocating for a more favorable regulatory environment
IRS Shares New Crypto Tax Form, Invites Industry Input
9.8.2024
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released an updated draft version of the tax form crypto brokers and investors will use to report proceeds from certain transactions, the 1099-DA
Nigerian activist battles for Bitcoin rights in major legal challenge
9.8.2024
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency in Nigeria