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Sam Bankman-Fried Maybe Hasn’t Escaped Campaign Finance Charges

[Jul 28, 2023 1:02 PM] Prosecutors just withdrew a campaign finance charge ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial this October. That doesn’t mean the U.S. Department of Justice is letting the FTX founder off on alleged criminal conduct, however – and campaign…

SEC Case Had 'Almost No Impact' on Ripple's Talks With Central Banks, Says Exec

[Jul 28, 2023 10:10 AM] James Wallis said the decision that Ripple's sale of XRP did not constitute investment contracts was a major victory, not just for Ripple but also for the industry.

Worldcoin Being Probed by French Privacy Regulator for ‘Questionable’ Practices

[Jul 28, 2023 6:54 AM] Sam Altman’s latest eyeball-scanning initiative is attracting attention from data protection regulators.

Crypto.com Trumps Binance, Securing Netherlands Registration as Larger Rival Withdraws

[Jul 28, 2023 5:46 AM] The Netherlands, which has taken a tough line on rivals such as Binance and Coinbase, follows France, Dubai and the U.K. in recognizing the crypto exchange.

U.S.-Listed Crypto Firms Will Need to Report Cybersecurity Breaches

[Jul 28, 2023 1:22 AM]

Sam Bankman-Fried Wants to Seal Caroline Ellison's Diary, Inner City Press Opposes

[Jul 28, 2023 12:51 AM] FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has asked the court to seal the contents of the private diary of his sometimes girlfriend and ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison.

FTX and Genesis Reach Agreement in Ongoing Bankruptcy Dispute

[Jul 27, 2023 9:48 PM] Crypto lender Genesis Global Capital is FTX’s largest unsecured creditor, with $226 million in claims.

U.S. Senate Passes $886B Military Spending Bill With Crypto AML Provision

[Jul 27, 2023 8:48 PM] The amendment takes aim at crypto mixers and “anonymity-enhancing” crypto assets.

CFTC Overreached in Suing Binance, Crypto Exchange Says

[Jul 27, 2023 8:26 PM] The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reaching beyond its jurisdiction in trying to sue Binance, the global crypto exchange said in a motion to dismiss the regulator's lawsuit against it.

U.S. Stablecoin Bill Takes Big Step Despite Fight From Democrats, White House

[Jul 27, 2023 8:00 PM] House lawmakers cleared stablecoins legislation for the next step in its route through Congress on Thursday, though the House Financial Services Committee moved the bill toward a potential floor vote without bipartisan support as Chair Patrick…

Disgraced U.S. Congressman George Santos Involved Crypto in Nigerian Prince-Like Scheme: NYT

[Jul 27, 2023 3:07 PM] A source told The New York Times that Santos and two others appeared to try a crypto-centric version of the classic Nigerian prince email scam.

Crypto Bill Advances Out of House Agriculture Committee

[Jul 27, 2023 12:11 PM] The House Agriculture Committee advanced the Financial Innovation Technology for the 21st Century Act, a day after the House Financial Services Committee did.

RFK Jr: Bitcoin ‘Currency of Freedom’; Canadian Government Morphed Into ‘Monster’ During Trucker Protests

[Jul 27, 2023 9:37 AM] The Democratic presidential candidate made the comments during a Twitter Spaces conversation with prominent Bitcoiners on Wednesday.

White House Derailed Negotiation on U.S. House Stablecoin Bill: McHenry

[Jul 27, 2023 8:21 AM] The move comes a day after the finance-focused lawmakers agreed bills on crypto market structure

Israel Consults Public on DAO Regulation, Sets Up Special Examination Team

[Jul 27, 2023 7:22 AM] The team will examine required corporate status, taxation other aspects of DAOs to "create legal certainty" and reduce risks, the government has said.

U.K. Move to Digitize Trade Documents Could Rely on Blockchain, Government Says

[Jul 27, 2023 5:21 AM] The Electronic Trade Documents Act, set to take effect later this year, could make use of blockchain tech to improve security and reduce costs.

Sam Bankman-Fried Won't Face Campaign Finance Charge, U.S. DOJ Says

[Jul 26, 2023 9:38 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice informed a federal judge that it did "not intend to proceed" with a campaign finance charge against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after consulting with The Bahamas over whether it was included in an extradition…

House Financial Services Committee Votes in Favor of Crypto, Blockchain Bills

[Jul 26, 2023 6:35 PM] The House Financial Services Committee advanced a set of crypto bills after a landmark markup on Wednesday.

U.S. Justice Department Wants to Jail Sam Bankman-Fried

[Jul 26, 2023 1:38 PM] A prosecutor said that "no set of release conditions can secure the safety of the community."

Crypto Must Take Fraud Prevention Seriously: Crypto Long & Short

[Jul 26, 2023 10:00 AM] Countries that enable regulatory technology while avoiding reliance on legacy bureaucratic approaches will be a breakaway leader in cryptocurrencies.

Pacific Island Group of Palau Starts Stablecoin Trial on XRP Ledger

[Jul 26, 2023 9:37 AM] The country has been distributing PSC (Palau stablecoin) for three weeks and the test will run through August.

Canada Unveils New Bank Capital Rules for Crypto Holdings

[Jul 26, 2023 8:58 AM] New rules for banks and insurers are based on international norms, regulators said

Craig Wright’s ‘Lies and Deception’ Justify Minimal Damages Claim, UK Judges Say

[Jul 26, 2023 6:32 AM] Wright says he is the true identity of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto, and took a libel case against crypto podcaster Peter McCormack

Binance Withdraws German Crypto License Application

[Jul 26, 2023 5:27 AM] The move follows reports had been rejected by financial regulators, and a pullback from markets including Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands

Nigeria Is Altering eNaira Model to Promote Use of the Digital Currency: Central Bank

[Jul 26, 2023 3:27 AM] For many citizens, the central bank digital currency isn't easy to use.

Craig Wright Must Pay $516K to Pursue Case Against Kraken, Coinbase: UK Judge

[Jul 26, 2023 2:28 AM] Wright claims he’s Bitcoin White Paper author Satoshi Nakamoto and holds intellectual property rights on numerous cryptocurrencies

Singapore High Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Bybit

[Jul 26, 2023 2:08 AM] The ruling held that a crypto asset is a “thing in action” enforceable via court orders.

Mashinsky's Arrest, Ripple Ruling, Etc.

[Jul 25, 2023 5:00 PM] I was on vacation for the last week-and-a-half but before I left, I sent a list of things to watch for to my colleagues that in hindsight, was wholly inadequate. Anyway, here's my effort to catch up.

U.S. DOJ Needs 6-8 Weeks to Process Evidence Against Celsius's Former CEO, Attorneys Tell Judge

[Jul 25, 2023 10:37 AM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge for six to eight weeks to produce evidence for its case against Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of crypto lender Celsius.

Namibia's Crypto Assets Bill Is Now a Law

[Jul 25, 2023 8:37 AM] Namibia's virtual assets bill was put into law on Friday, according to the Gazette of the Republic of Namibia.