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Coinbase Obtains Payment License in Singapore

[Oct 2, 2023 2:07 AM] Last week the company attained regulatory approval in Bermuda and registered with Spains central bank.

FTX's Bankman-Fried Cannot Blame Lawyers in Opening Statement: Judge

[Oct 1, 2023 10:38 AM] Sam Bankman-Fried cannot blame FTX's lawyers for its collapse or operations in his opening statements, though he can still try and make a so-called "advice-of-counsel" defense later, the federal judge overseeing his case ruled Sunday.

FTX Customers, Investors Will Testify Against Sam Bankman-Fried, DOJ Says

[Sep 30, 2023 3:39 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice said it intends to call FTX customers, investors and cooperating witnesses to testify against Sam Bankman-Fried at trial next week, including a Ukrainian local who would have difficulty getting to the courthouse…

DOJ's Proposed Jury Questions 'Risks Tainting' Bankman-Fried's Panel, Defense Says

[Sep 29, 2023 7:14 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried's attorneys objected to some of the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed voir dire questions in a late Friday filing, saying they may miss potential juror bias or otherwise lead to jurors making assumptions about the case.

BlockFi Says It's Taken Major Step Toward Emerging From Bankruptcy

[Sep 29, 2023 2:59 PM]

Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC's Su Zhu Apprehended in Singapore, Liquidator Says

[Sep 29, 2023 8:21 AM] Co-founder of the Three Arrows Capital hedge fund was seized at Changi airport, Teneo said

Gemini to Cease Offering Crypto Services in Netherlands in November

[Sep 29, 2023 6:47 AM] Gemini said it is taking the step "due to requirements imposed by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB),"

JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe Sees 4 More Arrests: SCMP

[Sep 29, 2023 4:34 AM] Hong Kong and Macau authorities say they've detained people closely linked to the scandal linked to the crypto exchange, bringing total arrests to 18.

We Asked New Yorkers if They’d Heard of Sam Bankman-Fried

[Sep 29, 2023 4:00 AM] To some, Sam Bankman-Fried’s impending trial is one of the biggest stories in recent news, but to many New Yorkers, the name does not strike a chord.

EmSam, Jury Questions and Another Denial for Bankman-Fried

[Sep 29, 2023 4:00 AM] In a rare display of candor – or as part of a calculated exercise in reputation management – Sam Bankman-Fried delved deep into his mental health struggles in a trove of unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk’s Christine Lee and published for the…

Sam Bankman-Fried Almost Tweeted About His Depression, Drafts Show

[Sep 29, 2023 4:00 AM] FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has a right to shape the narrative around him, his lawyers argued during a court hearing last month. Unposted tweets obtained by CoinDesk suggest he may have been trying to craft a new image for himself since as soon…

Circle Intervenes in Binance’s SEC Case, Argues Stablecoins Aren't Securities

[Sep 29, 2023 12:22 AM] Stablecoins alone can’t be considered securities, argues the USDC issuer, supported by former commodities regulator Heath Tarbert.

U.S. House Bill Seeks Centralized Record of Off-Chain Crypto Transactions

[Sep 28, 2023 3:00 PM] It would be hard for a big exchange to repeat an FTX collapse if the firm’s internal flow of crypto assets was also reported to an outside repository that U.S. regulators could see. That’s the idea behind new legislation from Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.)…

Here's the Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Schedule

[Sep 28, 2023 2:08 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is scheduled to start on Oct. 3, but the actual opening arguments are projected to begin a day later, a newly released court trial calendar shows.

Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom

[Sep 28, 2023 9:09 AM] The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.

Judge Denies Temporary Release For Sam Bankman-Fried, Suggests He Could Face 'Very Long Sentence'

[Sep 28, 2023 8:55 AM]

Coinbase Receives Regulatory Approval to List Perpetual Futures Trading to Users Outside US

[Sep 28, 2023 6:36 AM] The company has been looking to expand globally and announced its international exchange in May this year.

EU Seeks More Data on Crypto’s ‘Significant’ Environmental Harm

[Sep 28, 2023 4:26 AM] The bloc’s executive arm is commissioning a $842K study as it considers what to do about energy-hungry proof-of-work technology

Central Banks Successfully Test Cross Border Trading of Wholesale CBDC Using DeFi

[Sep 28, 2023 4:03 AM] The Bank for International Settlements alongside the central banks of France, Singapore and Switzerland tested out using wholesale CBDC to conduct cross border trading.

2 Small Wins For Sam Bankman-Fried

[Sep 28, 2023 4:00 AM] After multiple consecutive setbacks for the former FTX CEO and his defense team, Judge Lewis Kaplan seemed to have been in a slightly more generous mood yesterday.

CZ Denies He Owns CommEX, Binance Russia's New Owner

[Sep 28, 2023 3:07 AM] Binance’s CEO sought to quell rumors about the mysterious, day-old, crypto company as he seeks to quit Russia.

SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing

[Sep 27, 2023 3:23 PM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler continued his combative stance against crypto "hucksters" in congressional testimony on Wednesday, declining to answer the industry's most urgent questions while arguing that digital…

U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release'

[Sep 27, 2023 2:25 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice said in a Wednesday court filing that Sam Bankman-Fried's latest move for a temporary release – even with severe restrictions – should be denied.

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Use an 'Air-Gapped' Laptop in Court, Judge Rules

[Sep 27, 2023 12:25 PM] A federal judge signed off on a defense request to allow FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to use an "air-gapped" laptop while in court during his trial next month.

Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Opposes SEC's Extradition Request

[Sep 27, 2023 11:50 AM] The TerraUSD creator opposes the SEC's attempts to bring him back to the U.S. for questioning about his failed stablecoin projects.

Sam Bankman-Fried Can Grill Former FTX Insiders on Drug Use in Court

[Sep 27, 2023 4:00 AM] While Bankman-Fried's lawyers tried again to get him out of jail just days ahead of his trial, the judge overseeing the case inched closer to resolving some outstanding issues.

Countries Should Set Up Legal Frameworks to Support CBDCs: BIS Chief

[Sep 27, 2023 3:10 AM] It is unacceptable that unclear or outdated legal frameworks could hinder their deployment, Agustin Carstens general manager of Bank for International Settlements said.

Binance Sells Russian Unit to Day-Old CommEX, Exits Country

[Sep 27, 2023 2:25 AM] Binance is set to fully exit the country with the sale and will have no ongoing revenue split, it said Wednesday.

The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for Crypto

[Sep 26, 2023 9:30 PM] An impending government shutdown is probably Not Good News for crypto's D.C. hopes. On a trial-related note, you received preview copies of The SBF Trial, a newsletter we launched last week to keep readers up to speed on Sam Bankman-Fried’s time in…

SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms

[Sep 26, 2023 4:44 PM] The efforts from Ark 21Shares and Global X to list spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) must now officially wait longer for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to either approve or reject or deny their applications as the agency…