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Crypto Biz: Uniswap’s Android wallet app, Cboe to launch BTC, ETH margin futures, and more
17.11.2023
Getting regulatory approval has been crucial for companies, particularly in a tight regulatory environment during the crypto winter
ENS developers urge Unstoppable Domains to drop patents or face lawsuit
17.11.2023
ENS developer Nick Johnson claims a patent granted to Unstoppable Domains in January is entirely based on ENS Labs innovations
Fourteen Ukrainian Officials Receive Advanced Crypto Crime Investigation Training
17.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Ukrainian lawmakers and officials have received advanced training on identifying and investigating crypto-related financial crimes. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities have organized the 4-day course. Fourteen...
Global securities body IOSCO unveils crypto regulatory framework proposals
17.11.2023
According to the report, these expectations can be addressed by applying existing rules or creating new ones, depending on the jurisdiction
US Congress members urge financial authorities to invalidate SEC’s SAB 121
16.11.2023
In a memo, Congress members state that Federal banking agencies should not require financial institutions providing custody services for digital assets to maintain capital against the assets
Turkey mulls addressing licensing and taxation in new crypto rule
16.11.2023
Bora Erdamar from BlockchainIST Center emphasized that upcoming crypto regulations prioritize specific licensing standards to prevent system abuse
Workers Accuses Sega Of Threatening Mass Layoffs Over Unionizing
16.11.2023
Workers at Sega of America say the publisher behind Persona, Yakuza, and more beloved gaming franchises is trying to lay them off as retaliation for unionizing. A new unfair labor practice filed by the Communications Workers of America accuses Sega of forcing employees into a meeting where they...
Robinhood meme stock punters denied class suit certification
15.11.2023
A court has rejected a motion requesting class action certification from investors pursuing legal action against Robinhood
South Korean Woman Avoids Jail After Stealing Ex-husband’s $1.3m Crypto Stash
15.11.2023
Source: moon/Adobe A South Korean woman who stole her ex-husband’s $1.3 million crypto stash has been handed a suspended jail sentence. Per Yonhap News, an unnamed woman aged 32 stole the coins from her ex-partner’s crypto wallet after the end of their common-law marriage. The 14th Criminal...
Delaware authorities refer fake BlackRock XRP trust filing to state's Justice Department
14.11.2023
State authorities may be investigating the fake registration for a BlackRock “iShares XRP Trust” following a referral from Delaware's Division of Corporations
The Epic Vs. Google Courtroom Battle Sounds Bonkers
14.11.2023
We are now six days into the Epic v. Google legal showdown over whether the Google Play Store is an illegal monopoly with high fees and strict rules designed to control Android app developers. Things are getting wild as Google employees—including the company’s CEO—might have deleted evidence...
Tornado Cash users file appeal over judgment in favor of US Treasury
14.11.2023
The six individuals, supported by crypto exchange Coinbase, have taken a case involving the U.S. Treasury sanctioning Tornado Cash to federal appellate court
Joe Bankman’s Legal Troubles: Fallout from Son’s FTX Conviction
14.11.2023
Source: Pexels Though disgraced FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has already lost in court, the crypto mogul’s law professor parents – Joe Bankman and Barbara Fried – may also face charges for abetting their son’s megalithic fraud. The former played a pivotal role in advising his son during...
Google sues scammers over creation of fake Bard AI chatbot
14.11.2023
Google opens lawsuit against scammers offering a malicious version of its AI chatbot Bard that tricks users into downloads and installs malware software on their devices
First deadline window looms for SEC to approve Bitcoin ETFs: Law Decoded
13.11.2023
Even if approved by Nov. 17, the spot Bitcoin ETFs are unlikely to come to market for at least a month after approval
U.S. Financial Services Committee to Discuss “Illicit Activity in Digital Assets” at Wednesday Hearing
13.11.2023
The Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on Wednesday, November 15th, to discuss “illicit activity in digital assets,” including money laundering, terrorist financing, and the role of law enforcement in crypto crime. Witnesses include Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory...
Spanish Securities Regulator Hints at Probing X for Hosting Crypto Ads For Unlicensed Organizations
13.11.2023
The Spanish securities regulator has recently hinted at investigating and sanctioning X (formerly known as Twitter) for allowing unlicensed providers to post crypto ads. According to Spanish law, social networks and other service providers must verify that ad campaigns come from authorized...
What is Gresham’s law, and how does it relate to cryptocurrencies?
13.11.2023
Gresham’s law suggests “bad money drives out good,” making people hoard cryptocurrencies using traditional currencies for daily transactions
FTX files billion-dollar lawsuit against ByBit over asset withdrawals
12.11.2023
The legal action is pursuing “compensatory and punitive damages” from ByBit regarding the token scheme and the assets held on its platform
Indian Supreme court rejects crypto petition, highlights legislative nature
11.11.2023
Listening to the plea, the bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) remarked that the petitioner’s demands are more legislative in nature