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From Beijing to Tokyo, Asian nations get active in crypto regulation: Law Decoded, May 22–29
29.5.2023
Lawmakers in Japan have decided to enforce stricter Anti-Money Laundering measures to trace cryptocurrency transactions from June 1
'The SEC’s actions have crippled a nascent industry' — Paradigm requests amicus brief for Coinbase
11.5.2023
According to Paradigm, the SEC's lack of a clear path for crypto firms to register could lead to a “de facto ban on digital asset trading platforms.”
Do Kwon's lawyers propose $436K bail as authorities prepare for June trial
11.5.2023
Lawyers said Do Kwon and Han Chang-joon could be released on bail and largely confined to a Montenegro apartment with the “obligation to periodically report to the state authority.”
Shaquille O'Neal claims process servers 'tossed' FTX legal papers at his moving car
9.5.2023
The NBA star appeared in a June 2022 commercial saying he was “all in” on FTX, one of many endorsements that led to a class-action lawsuit following the exchange's collapse
UK financial watchdog announces inspections against sites with suspected illegal crypto ATMs
5.5.2023
The FCA's actions followed similar operations in East London and Leeds, where the regulator said it had issued warnings or cease-and-desist requests to suspected ATM operators
North Carolina House passes bill banning CBDC payments to the state
4.5.2023
The latest version of the legislation included limiting the Federal Reserve from using the U.S. state as a potential testing ground for its own CBDC pilot
Robinhood returns to court to defend position in case brought by US state regulator
3.5.2023
The Massachusetts Securities Division filed a complaint against Robinhood in December 2020 alleging the platform was in violation of the state’s fiduciary duty standards
Poloniex will pay $7.6M settlement to US authorities for 'apparent violations' of sanctions
1.5.2023
OFAC said Poloniex allowed users in Crimea, Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria to conduct digital asset trades, deposits, and withdrawals between January 2014 and November 2019
US House Financial Services Committee Says Crypto Bill Coming in "Next Two Months" – Here's What You Need to Know
29.4.2023
The US House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee are set to introduce comprehensive legislation to oversee the cryptocurrency sector in the next two months.
Before unveiling the new bill, the two committees will hold a joint public hearing, which is scheduled to start...
'BitBoy Crypto' intentionally misses court appearance to address alleged harassment
20.4.2023
YouTuber and Crypto Twitter personality Ben Armstrong openly mocked a federal judge's authority, tweeting pictures of himself on a beach during an ordered court appearance
Lack of stablecoin regulation could push issuers out of US: Austin Campbell
19.4.2023
Lawmakers didn't reach a consensus between political parties on a stablecoin bill, as one witness warned this lack of regulatory clarify could drive certain projects abroad
San Francisco authorities make arrest in stabbing of Cash App creator Bob Lee
13.4.2023
Police chief Bill Scott said there was evidence that the suspect and Bob Lee knew each other but did not comment on the possible motive of the attack
US court issues summons to Tron's Justin Sun, threatens default judgment if no response
13.4.2023
The summons was related to a civil lawsuit filed by the SEC against Justin Sun and others over allegedly offering and selling TRX tokens as unregistered crypto asset securities
Judge orders YouTuber 'BitBoy Crypto' to appear and address alleged harassment
13.4.2023
Ben Armstrong was ordered to appear in Florida court to address allegations he threatened and harassed lawyers behind a class-action lawsuit against him and other crypto influencers
Bill limiting incentives for crypto miners passes Texas Senate, moves to House
12.4.2023
Senate Bill 1751 will next move to the Texas House of Representatives, which is scheduled to meet and discuss legislation on April 13
Wyoming defends crypto-friendly bank charter regime in Custodia Bank's lawsuit with Fed
11.4.2023
“The State of Wyoming believes that this changes the tenor of the suit and in turn questions the legitimacy and viability of the State’s statutory framework," said AG Bridget Hill
Crypto firms needs to be 'supervisable', says ECB board member
5.4.2023
"We need to put more thought into imagining what international coordination will look like and how it can be effective in regulating the crypto world," said Elizabeth McCaul
SEC reaches 'agreement in principle' to resolve insider trading case of Coinbase product manager
4.4.2023
Both Ishan and Nikhil Wahi pleaded guilty to criminal insider trading charges after being arrested by U.S. authorities in July 2022
South Korean authorities seize $160M in assets tied to Terra employees: Report
3.4.2023
Prosecutors reportedly took control of houses and properties in an attempt to prevent former Terra employees from disposing of assets potentially connected to criminal proceedings
Central African Republic's Sango Project announces delay of token listing
31.3.2023
The project has marketed Sango Coin to interested parties by offering pathways to CAR citizenship through investments