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Coinbase, SEC spar over investment definition in appeal attempt
24.5.2024
The SEC is evading the real issue, and the court was wrong to take its side, Coinbase claims in a defense of its interlocutory appeal
Do Kwon’s extradition to go back to Montenegro High Court after appeal
24.5.2024
Since his arrest in March 2023, Do Kwon has been in Montenegro. He could be extradited to either his native South Korea or the United States to face fraud charges
Ethereum’s Subdued Market Performance Follows US Approval of Spot ETFs
24.5.2024
Following the approval of several spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., ether’s price has been rather subdued, ranging between $3,640 to $3,740 over the last 12 hours. There’s wasn’t really any substantial upticks other than when the rumors of the approval...
EU Council reaches agreement on supercomputer use for AI development
24.5.2024
EU Council agrees on regulation to expand EuroHPC’s supercomputing role, adding AI factories to boost Europe’s AI ecosystem and support startups
FIT21 Bill Seen As Solution to US Crypto Exodus Concerns, Paving Way for Thriving Market
24.5.2024
The FIT21 approval on Wednesday would align the US with other nations in terms of its regulatory framework for crypto, according to Kyle Bligen, director of financial policy at the Chamber of Progress.
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SEC Approves Key Regulatory Filings for Spot Ether ETFs
24.5.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved pivotal 19b-4 filings for spot ether ETFs, marking a major regulatory milestone for the cryptocurrency sector. This approval indicates a newfound willingness to engage with ether ETF issuers. SEC Surprises Market With Approval of...
Indian Central Bank RBI Warns Retail Investors of Crypto’s Lack of Accountability and Stability
24.5.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s May 2024 bulletin warns retail investors that “the crypto ecosystem lacks accountability and stability and is marked by regulatory ambiguity.” The Indian central bank also cautioned that some cryptocurrency systems may be “prone to crisis...
Resolution overturning SEC crypto rule is on Biden’s desk — Now what?
24.5.2024
President Joe Biden has ten days, excluding Sundays, to decide whether he wants to follow through on his threat to veto H.J.Res.109
US Congress Building Pro-Crypto Army, Lawmaker Says
23.5.2024
Crypto is gaining momentum among U.S. lawmakers. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated: “We are building a pro-crypto army in Congress.” This declaration came shortly after the House of Representatives passed the landmark Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) crypto bill...
Spot Ether ETFs receive official approval from the SEC
23.5.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission gave the green light to several spot Ether ETFs after speculation that the regulator was considering treating ETH as a security
Ex-FTX CEO ends up in Oklahoma prison despite request from judge
23.5.2024
Records show Sam Bankman-Fried was in the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, suggesting authorities may still transfer him to a prison in California
Is the House’s FIT21 Bill Really the Legislation That Crypto Needs?
23.5.2024
While many in the industry cheered the passing of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act yesterday, many other raised criticisms and concerns
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passes US House in partisan vote
23.5.2024
The potential misuse of the CBDC technology trumped arguments about innovation or even good legal drafting
Montenegrin Justice Minister discussed Do Kwon’s case with SEC
23.5.2024
The Terraform Labs co-founder was still in Montenegro as his lawyers and the courts considered requests for extradition to the U.S. or South Korea
US Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Apply Same Principles for Ethereum as Bitcoin ETFs
23.5.2024
Five U.S. representatives have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler to ensure a uniform and fair treatment in their review of upcoming ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), similar to their method used for approving spot bitcoin ETFs. SEC Urged...
FTX Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Being Transferred to New Prison: WSJ
23.5.2024
The location of the new prison is undisclosed as of early Thursday, but is thought to be in California, WSJ said. He is likely to be placed in a medium-security prison
Hong Kong Regulator: Worldcoin Activities Violated Privacy Ordinance
23.5.2024
The Hong Kong data regulator recently concluded that Worldcoin’s data collection methods and activities violated the region’s “privacy ordinance.” Privacy Commissioner Chung Liling has issued an enforcement notice requesting Worldcoin to cease data collection from Hong Kong...
House Passes Landmark Crypto Bill Marking ‘Historic Day’ for Americans
23.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act for the regulation of crypto assets despite opposition from President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler. This landmark legislation secured a bipartisan approval with a vote...
US House approves FIT21 crypto bill with bipartisan support
22.5.2024
Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act Is a Watershed Moment for Our Industry
22.5.2024