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Pakistani finance minister says crypto will never be legal because of FATF
17.5.2023
Pakistan was taken off the FATF gray list in October, and it has good reasons to want to stay in international good graces
Florida’s DeSantis Waging Toothless Campaign Against Digital Dollars, Lawyers Say
17.5.2023
The state-level campaign against a U.S. digital dollar made its first foray into established law with Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature on Florida’s effort to block the use of virtual government-backed money in business transactions
‘Is that legal?’ — Elon Musk chides OpenAI's for-profit pivot after $50M investment
17.5.2023
OpenAI was originally formed as a non-profit entity to ensure it was free to achieve its stated goal, it formed a for-profit company back in 2019
EU’s Crypto Legal Framework Inches Towards Law With Finance Ministers’ Sign-Off
16.5.2023
The EU's Council unanimously approved the landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation and new anti-money laundering measures for crypto transfers
US Senators Reintroduce ‘Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador (ACES) Act’
16.5.2023
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Bob Menendez have reintroduced the “Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act,” known as the “ACES Act,” for discussion in the Senate. The piece of legislation seeks to examine the level of adoption of bitcoin as a legal tender in...
DeFi Project Hector Mulls Legal Wrapper to Shield DAO
15.5.2023
A legal wrapper proposed by leaders of the Fantom-based protocol would empower employees of Hector and, according to critics, undercut the community of HEC holders
Kraken’s Top Lawyer Says Signs of Progress in U.S. Congress Put SEC in Legal Bind
12.5.2023
While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to rain enforcement fire onto the crypto industry, Kraken’s chief legal officer, Marco Santori, says a specific legal doctrine could undermine the regulator’s authority
Coinbase Legal Officer Responds to PEPE Uproar Following Newsletter Calling the Memecoin a “Hate Symbol”
11.5.2023
Twitter got a bit heated on Thursday after memecoin PEPE enthusiasts jumped on the social media site with the hashtag #DeleteCoinbase trending after a newsletter was posted by the exchange calling the coin a “hate symbol.”
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has since responded Thursday...
Today in Crypto: NY Proposes Bill to Allow Stablecoin Payments for Bail Bonds, Franklin Templeton Plans Second Blockchain Fund, Circle Won't Hold Treasurys Past June, Bittrex Allowed to Borrow $7M
11.5.2023
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Notorious Crypto Scammer Nicholas Truglia Arrested in Florida for Fraud and Gun Possession
11.5.2023
Nicholas Truglia, known for his engagement in a massive cryptocurrency theft, has been arrested again in Florida over allegations of fraud and carrying a concealed weapon.
The 25-year-old was arrested Tuesday in Florida, Bloomberg News reported, noting that the circumstances of the latest case...
Seoul Court Greenlights Seizure of Do Kwon’s Assets Worth $176 Million
11.5.2023
According to a local report, South Korean prosecutors have been given the green light by the Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court to seize assets owned by Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs. The report discloses that a total of 233.3 billion won ($176...
Grayscale Seeks ETF Expansion Amid Ongoing Legal Battle over Spot Bitcoin Fund
11.5.2023
In a sign of dedication to its efforts to launch a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the US, Grayscale Investments is trying a new approach.
The digital asset manager, currently the world’s largest, announced on Wednesday the formation of a new trust, Grayscale Funds Trust.
The...
FTX Lawsuit Against Shaq Takes a Wild Turn: Court Documents Allegedly Thrown at NBA Star’s Car
10.5.2023
In a recent court submission, legal representatives for basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal, commonly referred to as Shaq, claim he was not duly served in the FTX class-action lawsuit. As per the document, servers allegedly hurled the court documents at Shaq’s car, ultimately landing...
Today in Crypto: Twitter Hacker Extradited to US, Coinbase Employee Sentenced to Two Years in Prison, Binance Launches VIP Capital Connect Service
10.5.2023
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Kraken Chief Legal Officer and Former CFTC Chair To Testify at Joint House Congressional Hearing
9.5.2023
Top legal officers and a former regulator are slated to testify in front of US congressional committees on Wednesday to unpack digital asset regulation following ongoing tension between the industry and federal agencies.
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial...
Shaquille O'Neal claims process servers 'tossed' FTX legal papers at his moving car
9.5.2023
The NBA star appeared in a June 2022 commercial saying he was “all in” on FTX, one of many endorsements that led to a class-action lawsuit following the exchange's collapse
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Pushes Back Against US SEC Crypto Custody Rule Proposal
9.5.2023
Coinbase’s chief legal officer called a newly proposed US rule tightening cryptocurrency custody requirements “misguided” and said some parts need to be changed.
The Securities and Exchange Commission rule was proposed in February and would require registered investment advisers to keep crypto...
Bankrupt Crypto Lending Firm Celsius Targeted for Acquisition by Apollo and NovaWulf
9.5.2023
Apollo Global Management is reportedly part of a bid by crypto investment firm NovaWulf to acquire the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network.
On April 30, Celsius named several companies interested in buying the lender, including NovaWulf, Fahrenheit LLC, and the Blockchain Investment Recovery...
Coinbase legal chief sends letter to SEC on RIA rulemaking
9.5.2023
Coinbase's chief legal officer requests revisions to SEC's RIA custody rule to safeguard all asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, criticizing the rule for unfairly targeting crypto
Ripple CEO Says Company Spends $200 Million Fighting SEC Lawsuit Over XRP, Ruling Could Come in 3 Months
9.5.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed that his company is spending $200 million defending itself against the SEC in its lawsuit over xrp. The executive expects a decision on the lawsuit in three to six months. “If we win the lawsuit, it’ll be clear what xrp is, but the rest of...