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In prison and awaiting sentencing — Where are the FTX execs now?

29.8.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried faces 25 years behind bars, while the fate of four others indicted in the case has largely yet to be determined

California lawmakers push through controversial AI bill opposed by OpenAI

29.8.2024
California lawmakers advance a controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047, despite pushback from major tech companies and now awaits full approval of Governor Gavin Newsom

Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions

29.8.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players...

How Big Tech handles privacy and governments’ data demands

29.8.2024
When privacy is at stake, how do tech leaders respond to government demands? Take a look at the tactics of the Big Five

SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities

29.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods....

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged, barred from leaving France

28.8.2024
After his arrest on Aug. 25, French prosecutors said they had indicted Pavel Durov with criminal charges related to his role at Telegram

Crypto advocates criticize SEC notice to OpenSea

28.8.2024
It’s unclear whether the SEC will pursue an enforcement action against the OpenSea marketplace, but its CEO alleged regulators “believe NFTs on our platform are securities.”

New Zealand Seeks to Adopt OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework

28.8.2024
The New Zealand government has introduced a bill to implement the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This framework aims to increase transparency in the crypto asset market. Effective April 1, 2026, New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) must collect and report...

OpenSea marketplace receives Wells notice from the SEC

28.8.2024
CEO Devin Finzer pledged to "stand up and fight" any potential enforcement action the regulator might bring involving NFTs

SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

28.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal...

US lawmaker reports AERO, GRT, and VELO investments in 2024

27.8.2024
Georgia Representative Mike Collins previously disclosed purchasing up to $65,000 in ETH, but seems to have moved onto altcoin investments

Nasdaq aims to list Bitcoin Index options in US

27.8.2024
The announcement follows withdrawals of older applications, signaling progress with regulators.

Calls to release Binance exec intensify after 6 months in Nigerian detention

27.8.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng and family members have called for action, claiming Tigran Gambaryan has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February

Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions

27.8.2024
The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of qualified investors and would require testing...

Elon Musk, Vitalik Buterin Support California’s AI Regulation Act

27.8.2024
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin have shown support for California’s ‘AI regulation’ Act for…

Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report

27.8.2024
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could lead to the establishment of crypto trading platforms...

SEC Charges Abra With Unregistered Sales of Crypto Asset Securities

26.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, operating as Abra, for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also accused Abra of operating as an unregistered investment company...