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Do Kwon registered a company in Serbia for $1 amid Interpol red notice: Report
28.3.2023
The Terraform Labs executive reportedly established a company called “Codokoj22 d.o.o. Beograd” in Serbia, with its main business activity listed as consultancy services
Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis take on the ‘digital dollar’: Law Decoded, March 20–27
27.3.2023
Two lawmakers in one week weighed in against the possibility of a United States central bank digital currency
Binance Sued by CFTC for Alleged Violations of Trading and Derivatives Rules
27.3.2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, Binance Holdings Ltd., has been sued by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has been named in the lawsuit and the charges claim the crypto exchange broke several trading and derivatives rules....
A friend in need: How the crypto industry reacts to recent bank bailouts
27.3.2023
With a focus on sovereignty and creating an alternative to traditional financial systems, how is the crypto community reacting to government intervention in the recent bank crisis?
US Seizes 18 Crypto ATMs Purchased Using Fraudulent SBA Loans — Arrests Owner
27.3.2023
U.S. law enforcement has seized 18 cryptocurrency ATMs that were purchased using fraudulent loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) meant to assist small businesses financially harmed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The loans were also used to purchase bitcoin from a New York-based...
Coinbase Faces SEC Lawsuit Threat Over Alleged Securities Law Violations – Here's What's Happening
23.3.2023
The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is facing a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over securities violations related to staking, its listing of assets, and the Coinbase Wallet.
The threat of a lawsuit came in the form of a so-called Wells notice to the exchange...
Crypto reform coming to US in 2023, says former White House chief of staff
23.3.2023
SVB’s epic failure occurred “at a bank that happened to deal with crypto customers” but “was not a crypto-induced problem,” said Mick Mulvaney
SEC promotes self-custody and DeFi staking
23.3.2023
By taking control of one's own digital assets and private keys, individuals and institutions can ensure the security and flexibility of their assets
SEC Informs Crypto Exchange Coinbase of Potential Securities Law Violations
23.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent Coinbase a “Wells notice” about potential violations of securities law. The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange noted that, unlike what SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said, the securities regulator “will not let crypto...
Coinbase could face SEC enforcement action for 'potential violations of securities law'
22.3.2023
The crypto exchange claimed that none of its listed assets were considered securities, and any potential targeting of its wallet was based on a “misunderstanding" by SEC officials
SEC files lawsuit against Tron’s Justin Sun and celebrities over crypto securities offering
22.3.2023
Among the celebrities who settled with the SEC for their alleged role in promoting TRX and BTT were actress Lindsay Lohan, YouTuber Jake Paul, and singer Akon
EU Banking Authority to Hire Crypto Experts as it Prepares for New MiCA Law
22.3.2023
The Paris-based agency will have to supervise large stablecoins and make rules under the landmark licensing legislation
Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Restores User Access to Half of Bitcoin Balances, Report
22.3.2023
Bitzlato users can now partially withdraw their bitcoin funds from the dismantled cryptocurrency exchange, according to a media report. The Russia-linked trading platform was targeted by Western law enforcement and had its France-based server infrastructure seized in January. Bitzlato Customers...
Celsius custody account holders can receive 72.5% of their crypto, says bankruptcy judge
21.3.2023
Should they opt in to the deal, Celsius customers cannot “pursue any litigation, including seeking relief from the automatic stay, turnover, or other claims or causes of action.”
Texas lawmaker introduces resolution to protect Bitcoin miners and HODLers
21.3.2023
The Lone Star State is already home to many crypto and blockchain firms as well as miners taking advantage of the regulatory-friendly environment
FL Gov. DeSantis Proposes Ban on Central Bank Digital Currency Use as Money
21.3.2023
Governor Ron DeSantis of the U.S. state of Florida has proposed legislation to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money in his state. “The Biden administration’s efforts to inject a centralized bank digital currency is about surveillance and control,”...
In the aftermath of banks’ horrorshow: Law Decoded, March 13–20.
20.3.2023
A week after the twinning collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, and the trouble at Credit Suisse, the dust is slowly settling down
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs
20.3.2023
The Biden Administration is currently studying the possibility of introducing a central bank digital currency
FTX debtors file lawsuit against exchange's Bahamian arm on ownership of property
20.3.2023
The lawsuit claimed FTX Digital Markets was an "economic nullity" within the FTX Group "created as a front to facilitate a conspiracy to defraud the Debtors’ customers"
EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Debate Scheduled for April 18
20.3.2023
A final vote on the bloc’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, which brings in a new licensing regime, is due April 19