UK Publishes Regulations for a Digital Securities Sandbox
[Dec 18, 2023 11:51 AM] The sandbox will let regulators and companies test solutions, including distributed ledger technology, to tokenize securities.
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SEC faces accusations of contradiction in Coinbase rulemaking dispute
[Dec 16, 2023 4:05 AM] XRP holder’s lawyer, John Deaton, stated that the SEC’s stance in the Coinbase rulemaking dispute directly opposes the SEC Chairman’s statements during his congressional testimony earlier this year.
Ripple’s Legal Chief predicts crypto landscape shifts in 2024
[Dec 16, 2023 1:49 AM] Stuart Alderoty predicts the possible resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit in 2024 and lawmakers on Capitol Hill agreeing on the need for crypto regulations.
Majority of UK MPs ‘lack crypto knowledge,' says industry association
[Dec 14, 2023 3:00 PM] According to CryptoUK, MPs Andrew Griffith and Lisa Cameron were among the top crypto proponents in the U.K. government.
Is El Salvador’s Bitcoin gambit finally paying off?
[Dec 14, 2023 8:01 AM] The rise in El Salvador’s bond prices “almost defies gravity,” and it may soon have access to Eurobond markets, said Santander Bank.
3AC co-founder Su Zhu set to be released by year-end after court grilling: Report
[Dec 13, 2023 6:20 AM] Three Arrows Capital co-founder Su Zhu has faced his first interrogation in a Singapore court and is reportedly set to be released soon.
IRS lists 4 crypto crimes among its top cases in 2023
[Dec 12, 2023 1:56 PM] The cases included investigations into the Silk Road marketplace, OneCoin, Oyster Protocol founder “Bruno Block,” and a money laundering scheme using Bitcoin kiosks.
Terra co-founder Do Kwon will stay in Montenegro until February: Report
[Dec 12, 2023 11:32 AM] The Terraform Labs co-founder had been awaiting extradition to either the U.S. or South Korea after serving a prison sentence in Montenegro for using falsified travel documents.
EU officials reach 'historic' AI regulation deal
[Dec 9, 2023 2:46 AM] The agreement mandates models like ChatGPT and general AI to follow transparency rules before market entry.
Crypto lawyer wants to depose Changpeng Zhao for civil case
[Dec 8, 2023 3:30 PM] The Moskowitz Law Firm, which represented many crypto investors in class-action lawsuits, cited the former Binance CEO’s “unique knowledge” of issues in calling for his deposition.
US senators target crypto in bill enforcing sanctions on terrorist groups
[Dec 8, 2023 11:10 AM] Senator Elizabeth Warren isn’t leading the charge on this bill linking crypto transactions to terrorism — it comes from Senators Mitt Romney, Mark Warner, Mike Rounds and Jack Reed.
Bitcoin’s many deaths: Is crypto market past ‘point of no return?’
[Dec 8, 2023 8:01 AM] Bitcoin has been declared dead more times than you’d think amid downswings in the market, but it’s always managed to bounce back.
Montenegrin official plans to extradite Do Kwon to the United States: Report
[Dec 7, 2023 10:12 AM] The Terraform Labs co-founder had been awaiting extradition to either the United States or South Korea after being arrested and charged in Montenegro.
AI regulations in global focus as EU approaches regulation deal
[Dec 7, 2023 3:55 AM] Concerns over potential misuse of AI have prompted the U.S., U.K., China, and the G7 to speed up regulation of the technology, though Europe is already way ahead.
Jury in Terraform Labs case shouldn’t decide whether crypto is a security — SEC
[Dec 5, 2023 9:37 AM] According to the SEC, tokens at issue in its civil case against Terraform Labs should be a “legal question” for a court, “not a factual question for the jury.”
UK Legislators urge caution in retail digital pound rollout
[Dec 2, 2023 4:48 AM] The committee’s report recommends imposing lower initial limits on the value of retail digital pounds to alleviate the risk of potential bank runs amid market instability.
SEC faces sanctions threat as Judge questions DEBT Box case accuracy
[Dec 2, 2023 1:24 AM] Initially, the SEC, led by attorney Michael Welsh, had convinced the court to freeze DEBT Box’s assets, arguing the company was moving to Dubai, beyond U.S. regulatory reach.
Terraform Labs and SEC lawyers spar over whistleblower in court: Report
[Dec 1, 2023 1:23 PM] Though many filings in the SEC case were made under seal, Judge Jed Rakoff reportedly suggested that nothing would remain confidential should the matter go to trial.
Binance VIP traders got sneak peak of US settlement: Report
[Dec 1, 2023 10:23 AM] At an exclusive dinner in Singapore, certain Binance executives reportedly told traders about the pending settlement with U.S. officials, allowing the exchange to stay in business.
Coinbase tracks 6% rise in info requests from law, government agencies
[Nov 30, 2023 5:21 PM] The requests are increasing in number and coming from more jurisdictions every year.
US deputy treasury secretary calls for additional tools to sanction crypto firms
[Nov 29, 2023 2:10 PM] Wally Adeyemo cited a recent settlement with crypto exchange Binance and sanctions against crypto mixer Sinbad in calling for an expansion of the U.S. Treasury’s authority.
Jump Crypto filed docs confidentially in SEC v. Terraform Labs case
[Nov 28, 2023 3:35 PM] The trading firm and its CEO, Kanav Kariya, allegedly manipulated the price of TerraUSD to gain roughly $1.3 billion in profits.
Judge signs off on $1.65B settlement between Voyager Digital and FTC
[Nov 28, 2023 12:09 PM] The settlement between the crypto lending firm and the FTC was first announced in October and does not resolve former CEO Stephen Ehrlich’s pending case with the CFTC.
Why Binance’s US plea deal could be positive for crypto adoption
[Nov 28, 2023 7:48 AM] Is the settlement further indication that the crypto industry’s Wild West era is winding down, with a new epoch marked by regulation and taxation beginning?
Changpeng Zhao may not leave the US pending court review, says judge
[Nov 27, 2023 1:33 PM] Pending a review of a motion filed by the U.S. government, the former Binance CEO will not be allowed to return to his home in the United Arab Emirates as he awaits sentencing.
Cosmos Hub greenlights ATOM inflation cut for security boost
[Nov 26, 2023 6:42 AM] The proposal narrowly passed, with 41.1% of votes for and 38.5% of votes against.
Do Kwon extradition approved by Montenegro court
[Nov 24, 2023 3:42 AM] Montenegro's Minister of Justice will make the final decision on Do Kwon’s extradition to either South Korea or the United States.
Stablecoin bill is a ‘no-brainer’ — Consensys director on US legislation
[Nov 23, 2023 11:10 AM] Consensys’ senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters, Bill Hughes, spoke at the North American Blockchain Summit on crypto bills and their role in politics.
Milei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin community
[Nov 23, 2023 7:49 AM] The election of new Argentine President Javier Milei has given many in the local Bitcoin community cause for hope.
US 5th Circuit Court seeks regulation on lawyers’ AI use in legal filings
[Nov 23, 2023 2:50 AM] The suggested regulation would apply to attorneys and litigants without legal representation appearing before the court, obliging them to confirm that filings produced with the help of AI were assessed for precision.