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US Treasury strategy would tighten virtual asset regs, increase use of AI
17.5.2024
Better regulations, greater enforcement and AI are going to be the focus of the Treasury’s fight against illicit finance
Community Launches Decentralized Memecoin To Take Anti-SEC Stance
16.5.2024
In response to the increasing regulatory scrutiny by the SEC on crypto, a small group of community members has launched a decentralized memecoin called NotWifGary (NWG).
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Regulatory crackdown spawns anti-SEC 'CultureCoin'
16.5.2024
Creators of NotWifGary aim to "stand [their] ground against Gary Gensler and the SEC" in support of Ethereum and open-source developers
Crypto casinos can onboard millions of users into Web3 — MyPrize CEO
16.5.2024
On the latest episode of The Agenda podcast, MyPrize founder Zach Bruch makes the case for crypto casinos and online gambling as a path toward mass adoption
Global Banking Authorities Extend Crypto Regulatory Framework Deadline
15.5.2024
The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) has reviewed the implementation of Basel III reforms and postponed the crypto asset standard implementation date to January 1, 2026. Basel III, finalized in 2017, continues to see widespread adoption, with two-thirds of member...
Forget memecoins, Bitcoin is driving the bull run — NBX Warsaw
15.5.2024
The success of Bitcoin ETFs and the influence of the Bitcoin halving is having a significant impact on cryptocurrency markets
KuCoin Halts Naira-Based Peer-to-Peer Trading, Citing Compliance
15.5.2024
Kucoin has made the decision to suspend all naira-based P2P trading in response to increased scrutiny from Nigeria's regulatory authorities.
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Post-FTX crypto industry needs education before regulation: Former Biden advisor
15.5.2024
“What I preach for is regulation that protects and prevents but does not cripple and destroy [innovation],” the senior adviser told Cointelegraph
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund invests $70M in election betting platform
14.5.2024
Amid increasing U.S. regulatory scrutiny, popular crypto-based betting platform Polymarket secures funding to expand its global operations despite restrictions
Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help
14.5.2024
The convergence of ZK-proofs and decentralized identity systems could create more compliant privacy-preserving protocols, without sacrificing user privacy
Ethereum ETF applications seeking regulatory approval
13.5.2024
Industry experts constantly ask when the American supreme financial authority, the US SEC, will approve Ethereum ETFs following January’s historic approval of eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs. In order for the Ethereum ETF to be approved, a fund management professional must purchase digital assets...
SEC Rejects Coinbase’s Call for New Crypto Regulations
13.5.2024
In a recent legal filing, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushed back against Coinbase’s demands for a completely revamped regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The agency argued that existing rules are adequate and that it’s not required to create new regulations from...
Custody Provider Liminal Receives Approval in Abu Dhabi as it Expands to Middle East
13.5.2024
Liminal, a leading Singapore-based custody services provider, has achieved a significant milestone in its global expansion journey with regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi.
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Philippines begins Peso-backed stablecoin sandbox testing
13.5.2024
The test aims to evaluate PHPC's real-world performance, its impact on the local fiat ecosystem, and its potential uses including payments, trading, and DeFi applications
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of SEC’s Full-Scale Assault on Crypto Staking — ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’
12.5.2024
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned, cautioning that he believes it is “illegal...
US Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Landmark Legislation FIT21 Act Heads to House Vote
11.5.2024
The House Committee on Rules has decided to review the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, paving the way for a floor vote later this month. The legislation sets a path for enhanced regulatory clarity in the U.S. crypto ecosystem, balancing robust consumer...
SEC Opposes Coinbase’s Appeal Request in Ongoing Legal Battle
11.5.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged a federal court to deny Coinbase’s interlocutory appeal, following a recent court decision that allowed a lawsuit involving the SEC and the cryptocurrency platform to proceed. Last month, Coinbase sought appellate review after...
Kraken Warns SEC’s Claims Could Reorder US Financial Structure
10.5.2024
The crypto exchange Kraken urged the US court to dismiss the SEC claims against it to avoid a "significant reordering" of the US financial regulatory structure.
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Exodus CEO frustrated as SEC delays listing amid celebrations
10.5.2024
Exodus hits regulatory roadblock despite previous approval as “numerous employees and their families” arrive in NYC to face disappointment
Coinbase sees infinite interoperability potential with Ethereum and USDC
9.5.2024
Coinbase head of tokenization Anthony Bassili described plans for its Base network at TokenizeThis 2024 in Miami