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CZ, Binance US Pleased With SEC Deal Despite ‘Unwarranted’ Emergency Relief

[Jun 19, 2023 4:00 AM] Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) expressed his satisfaction over the agreement with the U.S. securities regulator preventing the freezing of the exchange’s assets in the United States. The crypto company’s American subsidiary also stated it’s…

AI has a ‘symbiotic relationship’ with blockchain: Animoca Brands CEO

[Jun 19, 2023 3:59 AM] The CEO of Animoca Brands, Robby Yung, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Proof of Talk blockchain conference in Paris about the future of AI and blockchain in gaming.

Crypto Conglomerates Should Be Regulated, MiCA 2 Needed, Bank of France Governor Says

[Jun 18, 2023 10:30 PM] International cooperation is necessary to regulate crypto conglomerates, according to the head of the central bank of France. Speaking at a tech forum in Paris, Governor Villeroy de Galhau also suggested that a new version of the EU’s recently…

Binance sends cease and desist notice to fraudulent Nigerian entity

[Jun 18, 2023 4:58 AM] This comes after the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission released a circular stating the illegality of Binance Nigeria Limited in the country.

Binance CEO CZ deems SEC’s request for emergency relief unwarranted

[Jun 18, 2023 1:03 AM] Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is pleased the disagreement with the SEC is over.

Binance Pulls Out of Netherlands, Seeks to Deregister Cyprus Unit

[Jun 17, 2023 3:00 AM] The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, said it’s exiting the Dutch market as it has been unable to obtain registration as a crypto service provider. The news comes after Binance’s entity in Cyprus applied to be removed from the country’s…

​SEC and Binance.​​US strike a temporary agreement on asset access

[Jun 17, 2023 1:55 AM] Proposed measures include restricting Binance officials’ access to private keys and disclosing business expenses.

Tether responds to account deactivation controversy, raises compliance checks

[Jun 17, 2023 1:49 AM] Tether Holdings Inc has responded to claims that it deactivated the accounts of major crypto firms including Moonpay.

Russia to Trial Digital Asset Settlements in Foreign Trade

[Jun 16, 2023 11:30 PM] Bank of Russia plans to pilot cross-border payments using digital assets and central bank digital currencies, according to a deputy governor. The top executive believes these alternative instruments could increase efficiency in foreign trade while…

US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities

[Jun 16, 2023 3:30 PM] A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and…

Which altcoins will survive the SEC crackdown? Bitcoin OG explains

[Jun 16, 2023 11:00 AM] Bitcoin OG and educator Dan Held points out which crypto assets are most likely to avoid the ongoing SEC crackdown.

Bitcoin in Cuba: Why some Cubans are adopting BTC to escape ‘The Matrix’

[Jun 16, 2023 4:49 AM] Private businesses in Cuba could be poised to benefit from the cryptocurrency revolution in one of the world’s harshest business environments.

SEC argues against Dentons' motion to dismiss Terraform and Do Kwon's lawsuit

[Jun 16, 2023 3:44 AM] Terraform and Do Kwon lawyers used a U.S. House hearing, Binance.US complaint and Hinman emails documents to dismiss the SEC lawsuit.

EU regulator will launch MiCA consultation starting in July

[Jun 15, 2023 1:30 PM] The MiCA framework suggested a roughly 18-month timeline to fully take effect, with regulators and lawmakers seeming to go through proposals aimed at ensuring a smooth implementation.

Ripple partners with Colombia’s central bank to explore blockchain technology

[Jun 15, 2023 12:00 PM] The pilot program will run through 2023 with the intent of demonstrating blockchain utility to the general public.

Coinbase redeems $65M in convertible notes at 29% discount

[Jun 15, 2023 9:55 AM] The cryptocurrency exchange estimates it will only need $45.5 million in cash to redeem the instruments.

Exchanges pledged $2.5B to user protection funds amid FTX’s collapse: Report

[Jun 15, 2023 4:00 AM] Not all exchanges have disclosed wallet addresses for the funds, however.

Here’s what Nigeria’s naira float means for its crypto market

[Jun 15, 2023 2:55 AM] The move reduces the likelihood of artificial price differences between the naira and cryptocurrencies in different markets.

French financial markets ombudsman reports jump in crypto-related mediations

[Jun 14, 2023 4:30 PM] The Autorité des marchés financiers ombudsman saw mediation requests rise by almost a quarter in a year; the number of digital asset service providers more than doubled in that time.

CBDC ’human rights’ tracker revealed at Oslo Freedom Forum

[Jun 14, 2023 3:00 PM] A pro-Bitcoin nonprofit says it will flag potential civil liberty concerns as more countries are expected to develop CBDC technology.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

[Jun 14, 2023 1:50 PM] Crypto prices have yet to react to the Fed decision to temporarily halt rate hikes; meanwhile, the S&P 500 steamrolled to a new 13-month high.

Haru Invest files criminal complaint against consignment operator

[Jun 14, 2023 1:35 PM] The South Korean yield platform said it has filed a criminal complaint against B&S Holdings and plans to initiate civil proceedings as well.

Judge Postpones Asset Freeze as Binance US and SEC Agree to Work on Deal

[Jun 14, 2023 12:00 PM] A judge in Washington decided to give Binance US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) time to work out a deal to avoid the freezing of the exchange’s assets. The two sides are close to an agreement that will protect customer funds…

South Korean Bitcoin lending platform Delio pauses withdrawals

[Jun 14, 2023 11:45 AM] The virtual asset manager and lending platform suspended withdrawals following challenges at Haru Invest, a similar entity.

Binance applies to deregister in Cyprus, says focus is on ‘larger markets’

[Jun 14, 2023 11:15 AM] The Cyprus SEC lists the exchange as “Under examination for application for deregistration” on the island.

Brazil’s president signs law aimed at having central bank regulate crypto firms

[Jun 14, 2023 10:37 AM] The decree authorizes the central bank to regulate and supervise virtual asset service providers, and ensures the country's securities regulator will continue to handle many tokens.

Hinman documents suggest SEC is the wrong agency to govern digital assets, crypto lawyer says

[Jun 13, 2023 3:15 PM] John Deaton, a crypto lawyer and founder of CryptoLaw, told Cointelegraph that released Hinman documents highlight the need for Congress to intervene and provide clarity in governing digital assets.

Footwear conglomerate Puma launches 3D Web3 experience

[Jun 13, 2023 2:35 PM] The experience is designed for everyone, but Puma Pass holders gain access to exclusive perks.

Crypto yield platform Haru suspends transfers after investigation

[Jun 13, 2023 12:11 PM] The firm previously stated it had an issue with one of its service partners.

Asset Freeze to Halt Binance US Operations, Exchange Says, Seeks Rejection of SEC Request

[Jun 13, 2023 8:30 AM] Crypto exchange Binance US has urged a federal judge to reject a request by the U.S. securities regulator to freeze its assets. The company won’t be able to maintain the trading platform or pay employees and vendors, defense attorneys said in a…