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Digital Chamber Urges SEC to End Attacks on Crypto Industry, Embrace Future of Finance
2.7.2024
The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion....
Circle’s Stablecoins Now MiCA Compliant
2.7.2024
Circle has announced that its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, are now compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This compliance allows Circle to natively issue these stablecoins to European customers. The company is also authorized as an e-money issuer in France, which...
SEC files lawsuit against FTX-linked bank, alleging fraud
1.7.2024
Enforcement director Gurbir Grewal said Silvergate allegedly “failed to detect nearly $9 billion in suspicious transfers among FTX and its related entities.”
Experts say latest SCOTUS opinions will limit SEC power over crypto
1.7.2024
The conservative members of the U.S. Supreme Court sided with two majority opinions that could have lasting implications for federal agencies to enforce laws
Coinbase will custody digital assets for US Marshals Service
1.7.2024
The crypto exchange said the federal agency had selected its institutional investing arm “to provide custody and advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets
Hawaii Wraps Up Sandbox: Crypto Firms No Longer Need State Money Transmitter Licenses
1.7.2024
The U.S. state of Hawaii’s regulatory sandbox concludes today. Crypto companies will no longer require a Hawaii-issued money transmitter license to conduct business within the state. However, they must comply with federal regulations. Hawaii’s Regulatory Sandbox Concludes The Department...
Defi Education Fund on Chevron Doctrine Overruled: ‘It Opens a New Chapter in the Battle for Clear Regulations’
1.7.2024
The Defi Education Fund, an organization focused on defending and bringing clarity to decentralized finance, pondered on what the recent overruling of the so-called Chevron doctrine might mean for crypto. The organization explained that this decision marks a new chapter in the battle for clearer...
Analyst Updates Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Prediction Citing Slow SEC Review
30.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his prediction regarding the launch of ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), noting delays due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s review process during the holiday week. Despite the approval of 19b-4 filings for eight ether ETFs in...
Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Seen as ‘a Game Changer’ for Crypto Industry
29.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Chevron deference, a doctrine that allowed federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting ambiguous statutes. This decision is seen as a pivotal shift towards greater regulatory clarity and judicial oversight, especially impacting the digital assets sector....
‘Secrecy of Crypto Usage’ Drives Youth Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says Nigerian Regulator
29.6.2024
According to a Nigerian regulator, young people who are adopting cryptocurrencies are drawn to their secrecy, and many of them do not have bank accounts. However, the regulator also stated that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will continue to caution users about the potential risks...
Solana ETF Approval Odds Rise Amid Potential Political Shifts, Analyst Says
29.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has stated that the odds of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) being approved within the next 12 months are closely linked to the likelihood of a change in the U.S. presidency. He noted that it is “safe to say the chances of both are higher today than...
Ripple’s Big Court Win Nonetheless Muddied Waters on Whether XRP Is a Security Deserving Tougher Regulation
28.6.2024
In a near-vacuum of legal and regulatory clarity for crypto, district judges’ opinions on whether a given token is a security or not – which determines the level of regulation – can vary from court to court
Europe's MiCA Is Finally Here. How Will the U.S. Respond?
28.6.2024
It's time for the U.S. to reassert its place as the global leader in financial services regulation and innovation, writes Circle's Dante Disparte
Bolivia lifts ban on Bitcoin, authorizes crypto transactions via banks
28.6.2024
The change in regulatory stance marks the end of a ban on crypto use in the country that began in 2014
History Associates joins Coinbase in FDIC legal battle
28.6.2024
The History Associates suit aims to hold the FDIC and other regulatory agencies accountable for their actions and ensure transparency in their regulatory practices
Coinbase global adviser to join President Biden’s reelection campaign
27.6.2024
It’s unclear whether Keisha Lance Bottoms will advise the campaign on crypto, but she spoke about digital assets in Atlanta the day before the presidential debate
Paradigm calls European markets regulator to show nuance regarding MEV
27.6.2024
The venture capitalist firm said ESMA’s approach to crypto market abuse could be a disaster for the industry without suggesting any better ideas
Voters weigh in on US Presidential debate — will Trump or Biden mention crypto?
27.6.2024
Many crypto users are calling on CNN moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash to ask the two candidates at least one question related to digital assets
Coinbase Sues SEC, FDIC for Transparency on Crypto Regulations
27.6.2024
Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to obtain documents on their approaches to cryptocurrency regulation. Coinbase’s chief legal officer highlighted the lack of clear guidelines from the...
MiCA laws come into effect in Europe — Here’s what you need to know
27.6.2024
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) introduces new rules for the cryptocurrency industry, which will affect stablecoins and crypto asset service providers