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FCA crypto regulators will take the best from TradFi and DeFi, says exec
8.5.2024
The United Kingdom’s FCA has been combining different approaches to regulating the crypto market to see which one would work best
U.S. Financial Industry to Explore Sharing Ledger Technology for Multiasset Transactions
8.5.2024
Major stakeholders in the U.S. financial sector, including Citi, JPMorgan, Mastercard, Swift and Deloitte, are teaming up to explore sharing ledger technology by simulating multiasset transactions in dollars
Financial system ‘outdated’ but crypto is no fix either: US swing voters
8.5.2024
In a survey by the Digital Currency Group, 70% of swing state voters agreed the current financial system is "outdated" and in need of an overhaul, but most didn’t think crypto was the answer either
Ex-Digitex Futures Exchange CEO pleads guilty to violating Bank Secrecy Act
7.5.2024
U.S. authorities indicted former Digitex CEO Adam Todd in February for failure to implement and maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering program at the exchange
Crypto must adapt to laws, not the other way around — John Reed Stark
7.5.2024
Former SEC official John Reed Stark has criticized the misuse of “regulation by enforcement” claims in a hearing before U.S. Congress
Crypto is ‘top of mind for voters’ in US swing states — Harris Poll
7.5.2024
A majority of respondents with crypto-positive views said they intended to vote in 2024, where tight elections in certain states could swing to either political party
Crypto options desk QCP Capital wins Abu Dhabi license: Report
7.5.2024
The in-principle approval enables QCP Capital to offer regulated digital asset activities in the region
Crypto firms to see more enforcement actions within 2 years — CFTC chair
6.5.2024
Rostin Behnam said that “without a regulatory framework,” regulators would continue pursuing crypto firms to protect investors from potential fraud and manipulation
Fairshake PAC and affiliates raise $102M to support crypto candidates
6.5.2024
The Super PAC and its two affiliates have backed ads or otherwise supported efforts for crypto-focused candidates from both major political parties
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
4.5.2024
According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Alexander Vinnik, a former operator of the BTC-e exchange, has admitted to a conspiracy to launder money. This admission of guilt comes over six years following his arrest in Greece on July 25, 2017. BTC-e’s Vinnik Pleads...
Vodafone looks to integrate crypto wallets with sim cards
4.5.2024
The telecom company is reportedly seeking $1.8 billion in loans amid a plan to raise a total of $2.9 billion in debt
BTC-e founder pleads guilty in $9 billion laundering conspiracy
4.5.2024
A federal district court judge will determine his sentence in accordance with the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors
SEC delays decision on 7RCC’s eco-friendly spot Bitcoin ETF
3.5.2024
The U.S. SEC has extended its review period on a rule change that would allow the listing of 7RCC’s Spot Bitcoin and Carbon Credit Futures ETF to June 24, 2024
Baroness’ Letter Sparks Debate on UK’s AI Market Competition
3.5.2024
The UK government faces pressure to address copyright concerns and promote fair competition within the UK’s AI Market Competition. Learn about the challenges posed by generative AI, the role of Big Tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft, and the ongoing efforts to ensure a thriving and ethical AI ...
SEC will classify Ether as security, deny spot Ether ETFs — Michael Saylor
3.5.2024
The MicroStrategy executive speculated that the SEC would consider Ether, BNB, Solana, XRP, and Cardano unregistered crypto asset securities
CFTC Commissioner wants to create AI Fraud Task Force
3.5.2024
Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s remarks came just a day after the CFTC appointed its first chief AI officer
Coinbase posts $1.2B net income in Q1, surpasses entire 2023 earnings
2.5.2024
Coinbase Q1 earnings exceeded full-year 2023 results thanks to market conditions driven by new Bitcoin ETFs
US lawmakers warn of Iranian crypto miners threatening national security
2.5.2024
According to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King, the Iranian government has used funds from crypto mining to fund terrorist organizations
US lawmakers urge SEC to approve Bitcoin options trading
2.5.2024
Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel urged the SEC's chair Gary Gensler to stop discriminating against Bitcoin funds in a letter
US Imposes Sanctions on Crypto Addresses Linked to Russian Drone Maker
2.5.2024
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury launched an action against a developer at OKO Design Bureau, a drone manufacturer with headquarters in Russia, on May 1. Three crypto addresses connected to the developer were added to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list...