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Web3 Platform Friend.tech Transforms Ownership, Shares Stake with Users
24.3.2024
Friend.tech, a social platform leveraging Web3 technology, has proposed a new ownership model by offering its shares to its users.
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SBF’s Legal Team Responds to Proposed 50-Year Sentence, Says It “Is Not Justice”
20.3.2024
Lawyers representing former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have criticized the government's proposal for a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison, saying it is "not justice."
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DOJ's Proposed 50-Year Sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried 'Disturbing,' FTX Founder's Lawyers Say
20.3.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team pushed back against what it called the "disturbing" sentencing memorandum filed by the Department of Justice last week in a new letter, saying the DOJ was making the FTX founder out to be someone he was not
Genesis and Winklevoss’ Gemini Discussed Merger Plans Before Collapse, Court Filings Show
8.3.2024
Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder and CEO Barry Silbert proposed a possible merger of Genesis and Gemini according to an email exchange back in 2022, recent court filings show.
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Hungary Proposes Crypto Law to Regulate Digital Investment Instruments
6.3.2024
The proposed law would regulate the future tradability of digital investment instruments and allow traditional banks to incorporate cryptos.
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SBF Requests 63-78 Month Sentence in FTX Fraud, Citing Lack of Criminal History, Young Age
28.2.2024
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have proposed a sentence of 63 to 78 months in prison for their client, citing his charitable work and young age.
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Republican Senators Propose Legislation to Prohibit CBDC: The Hill
27.2.2024
U.S. GOP legislators have proposed a bill to ban Federal Reserve-backed central bank digital currencies, citing concerns over privacy and government access to citizens’ spending data.
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Public Input Sought by SEC on Bitwise, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Options
24.2.2024
The SEC has opened the floor for public comments regarding a proposed rule change that would allow the listing and trading of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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UK Law Commission Seeks To Classify Cryptocurrencies As “Property” In New Draft Bill
22.2.2024
A proposed UK law would officially define cryptocurrencies as a distinct form of property. This move seeks to create greater legal certainty, bolstering protections for holders of digital assets. The Law Commission of England has launched a consultation exercise on the bill, drawing from recent...
Spot Ether ETF Applications Prompt S&P Alarm on Ethereum’s Concentration Risks
22.2.2024
S&P Global warned on Tuesday that approving proposed Spot Ethereum ETFs in the US could worsen the network's concentration issue by centralizing staked tokens among a few providers.
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FTC Updates Rules to Address AI Deepfake Threats to Consumer Safety
16.2.2024
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed making new updates on an artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake rule on February 16. The government agency said the proposed rule changes would protect users from AI impersonations. According to the ‘Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses’...
US Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Elizabeth Warren’s Crypto Bill’s Impact on Counter-Terrorism Efforts
16.2.2024
A US official has raised concerns about a provision in Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed bill on digital assets. During a hearing on “Crypto Crime in Context” held on February 15, Representative French Hill and other lawmakers questioned crypto experts about the implications...
Japanese Financial Regulator Proposes Stricter Measures For P2P Crypto Transactions
14.2.2024
Japan’s principal financial regulator has unveiled a series of proposed measures that could negatively impact the peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions market. In a Wednesday announcement, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) issued a formal request to Japanese banks, noting that a high number...
Arthur Hayes Argues for ‘Points’ System Instead of ICOs for Crypto Fundraising
9.2.2024
Due to growing regulatory challenges and concerns surrounding ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) in the crypto industry, BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes proposed a crypto ‘points’ system as an alternative on February 9. Hayes shared his latest idea in a blog post called ‘Points Guard,’ emphasizing...
Ukraine Set to Freeze Citizens’ Bank Accounts Who Sidestep War Draft – Can Crypto Help?
8.2.2024
On February 7, the Ukrainian parliament approved the first reading of a bill to enforce stricter regulations for mobilizing recruits into the military. It also proposed freezing bank accounts for those attempting to evade the country’s war draft. This dramatic move highlights the gravity...
European Markets Org Praises Bank of England On UK Stablecoin Rules
7.2.2024
Today, the Bank of England extended the deadline for citizens to provide feedback on its proposed regulatory regime for UK stablecoins from February 6 to February 12. The central bank’s discussion paper focused on rules for sterling-denominated stablecoins, which it believes are the most likely...
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Grants Limited Rights to DAO Member Tokens, Easing Regulations
7.2.2024
Japan‘s Financial Services Agency (FSA) aimed to facilitate the development of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and clarify the legal framework surrounding them. The FSA has proposed a new amendment to the definition of Article 2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act in...
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Asks Government to Allow Yuan-Linked Stablecoins
7.2.2024
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) has asked policymakers to consider allowing the issuance of Chinese yuan-linked stablecoins. In a statement released on Tuesday, the influential business organization emphasized the importance of retaining and attracting talent and businesses...
US SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital’s Joint Ethereum ETF
7.2.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the decision period for Invesco and Galaxy’s spot Ethereum ETF, as expected by analysts. This extension pertains to a proposed rule change from Cboe BZX that would enable the listing and trading of shares of the fund....
Spanish Ministry of Finance to Seize Cryptocurrencies for Debt Collection from Taxpayers
5.2.2024
The Spanish Ministry of Finance aims to enable the seizure of digital assets as a means to settle tax debts. Under the leadership of María Jesús Montero, the ministry is currently working on legislative reforms to the General Tax Law, with a specific focus on Article 162. The proposed changes would...