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Binance.US wins appeal to reinstate Florida money services license
22.5.2024
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should, a state appeal court told the Florida Office of Financial Regulation
US authorities will transfer SBF to California prison: Report
22.5.2024
The former FTX CEO has been housed in a cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since a judge revoked his bail in August 2023
White House Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 — Offers to Work With Congress on Balanced Framework for Digital Assets
22.5.2024
The White House has issued a statement opposing the passage of the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote today. However, the Biden Administration offered to collaborate with Congress to establish a balanced regulatory framework...
White House and SEC chair oppose FIT21 bill ahead of House vote
22.5.2024
The House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 4763, but U.S. President Joe Biden and SEC Chair Gary Gensler oppose the crypto-focused legislation
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Slams FIT2I, Cites “Immeasurable Risk” To Investors
22.5.2024
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler released a statement Wednesday morning criticizing the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), claiming it would present "immeasurable risk" to investors and markets. Gensler's commentary comes...
SEC Chair Gensler Opposes Crypto Bill FIT21 Citing Regulatory Loopholes and Increased Risks to Public
22.5.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has strongly opposed the crypto bill Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act ahead of the House vote. He stressed that “many players in the crypto industry don’t play by the rules,” leading...
BoE regulatory 'culture shift' could open door to new tech
22.5.2024
The Bank of England's proactive regulatory shift aims to integrate emerging technologies, highlighted by the introduction of the Digital Securities Sandbox
US prosecutors push for 5–7 years prison for ex-FTX exec
22.5.2024
The U.S. prosecutors demanded “just punishment” fitting the scale of his crime. Salame’s lawyers argue that he should serve no more than 18 months
Nancy Pelosi mulls supporting Republican’s FIT21 crypto bill: Report
22.5.2024
The former House Speaker is reportedly considering support for the Republican crypto legislation, breaking from ranking Democrats
Peter Schiff Anticipates Outflows From Bitcoin ETFs to Ethereum ETFs Following SEC Approval
22.5.2024
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has cautioned that the approval of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could negatively impact spot bitcoin ETFs and bitcoin. Speculation is high that the SEC will approve spot ether ETFs this week,...
SEC’s Regulatory Overreach Challenged in Court: Motion Filed to Vacate ‘Dealer’ Rule
22.5.2024
Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas and Blockchain Association filed a motion on May 17 to vacate the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new Dealer Rule. The plaintiffs’ counsel argues that the SEC’s expanded definition of “dealer” exceeds its statutory...
Donald Trump says his campaign will accept crypto
21.5.2024
Facing several criminal cases, the presumptive Republican Party nominee for U.S. President is expected to face off against President Joe Biden in November 2024
Former Treasury Official Graham Steele Gets Pushback On FIT21 Take After DIFA Petition Criticism
21.5.2024
Former U.S. Treasury Graham Steele is receiving backlash after he took to X Monday morning to scrutinize a petition created by Digital Innovation For America (DIFA) for the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21). The bill is set for a full House vote taking place...
US lawmaker addresses House before FIT21 vote: Bill ‘will stop another FTX’
21.5.2024
Representative Wiley Nickel called on Democrats and Republicans to support the bill to stop the SEC from “turning cryptocurrency regulation into a political football.”
CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger on Overzealous Crypto Regulation and the Need for Legislative Action
21.5.2024
The commodities regulator has been clear about the dangers of regulating a burgeoning industry through enforcement actions
Standard Chartered Now Expects SEC to Approve Spot Ethereum ETFs This Week
21.5.2024
Standard Chartered Bank has revised its forecast and now expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week, with the bank’s head of digital asset research expressing 80% to 90% confidence. He estimates potential inflows...
The Biden Administration Is Easing Up on Crypto (a Vibes Analysis)
21.5.2024
A wave of positive regulatory developments for crypto could be coincidence. Or they could be the Biden Administration reacting to Donald Trump’s recent embrace of the industry
SEC contacted exchanges to update spot Ether ETF applications: Report
21.5.2024
Officials reportedly contacted the Nasdaq, the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange to make updates and changes to existing spot Ether ETF applications
Analysts: SEC Could Begin Approval Process for Spot Ethereum ETFs Tomorrow
21.5.2024
Bloomberg’s ETF analysts have explained that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could start the approval process for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tomorrow. They noted that the securities regulator has requested revised Form 19b-4s from issuers to be submitted...
Central Bank of Brazil Aims to Finalize Crypto Regulations This Year
21.5.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil outlined its crypto regulation calendar, defining a three-phase process for finalizing these tasks in 2024. The bank aims to consult market actors regarding VASPs, establish plans to regulate stablecoins and finalize the rules to welcome VASPs into the country later this...